Created by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman.
Ghosts premiered on October 7, 2021, in the United States.
Distributed by CBS / Paramount Global Television Distribution.
Ghosts TV Series Review
Ghosts is a fun comedy about a couple living in a house full of ghosts.
In Season 1, Sam learns she can see ghosts.
Season 2 shows more funny moments and friendships.
Season 3 adds deeper stories and emotions.
Season 4 balances humor with character growth.
Season 5 continues the fun with new challenges and strong bonds.
The show is easy to watch, light, and entertaining.
It is not scary, but it is full of laughs and heart.
Overall, it is a warm and enjoyable series about life, friendship, and second chances after death.
CR Rating: 8/10.
Ghosts Actors
Rose McIver as Samantha “Sam” Arondekar
DOB: October 10, 1988.
Bio: New Zealand actress born in Auckland.
She began acting at a very young age, appearing in commercials and local productions before building an international career.
Known for her charm, comedic timing, and emotional range, she continues that balance in Ghosts.
Role: Sam Arondekar is a freelance journalist who gains the ability to see and communicate with ghosts after a near-death experience.
As the living resident of Woodstone Manor who can interact with its spirits, she becomes the central bridge between the human world and the afterlife.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (94 eps).
Interesting facts: Rose McIver studied psychology and linguistics at the University of Auckland while acting, highlighting her academic interests alongside her screen career.
Notable Works: iZombie, A Christmas Prince, Once Upon a Time, Power Rangers RPM.
Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jayanth “Jay” Arondekar
DOB: December 8, 1983.
Bio: American actor, rapper, and singer born in Baltimore, Maryland.
He trained at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts and first gained attention through spoken-word performance and musical theater, including work with MTV Desi.
Role: Jay Arondekar is Sam’s husband, a chef who cannot see the ghosts inhabiting Woodstone Manor.
Despite this, he becomes closely involved in their chaotic world through Sam, providing a grounded human perspective while also delivering much of the show’s comedic frustration and emotional balance.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (94 eps).
Interesting facts: Utkarsh Ambudkar is a skilled rapper and performer who blends music with acting, and he balances his career with family life as a father.
Notable Works: Pitch Perfect, Blindspotting, Free Guy, Tick, Tick… Boom!.
Brandon Scott Jones as Captain Isaac Higgintoot
DOB: June 6, 1984.
Bio: American actor, comedian, and writer from Maryland.
He trained in theater and comedy and built his career through improv and television before gaining wider recognition.
Role: Captain Isaac Higgintoot is a Revolutionary War officer whose ghost remains at Woodstone Manor.
He is obsessed with legacy, recognition, and his place in history, which fuels both his insecurity and humor.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (94 eps).
Interesting facts: Jones has also worked as a writer and comedian, and he is one of the series’ standout ensemble performers.
Notable Works: Isn’t It Romantic, Renfield, The Other Two.
Danielle Pinnock as Alberta Haynes
DOB: May 11, 1988.
Bio: American actress, comedian, and writer born in Boston, Massachusetts.
She trained at Temple University and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Before her breakout role, she built a résumé across television and digital comedy.
Role: Alberta Haynes is a Prohibition-era jazz singer whose ghost resides at Woodstone Manor.
Confident, stylish, and sharp-tongued, she brings humor and musical flair to the house while also carrying deeper emotional layers tied to her past and untimely death.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (94 eps).
Interesting facts: Danielle Pinnock created the social media comedy series Hashtag Booked, which won a Webby Award.
Notable Works: Young Sheldon, This Is Us, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Doug Unplugs.
Sheila Carrasco as Susan “Flower” Montero
DOB: May 16, 1990.
Bio: American actress, writer, and producer born in Chicago, Illinois.
She trained at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts and earned an MFA from Harvard University.
With a strong foundation in theater and improv, she has appeared in television series such as The Good Place, Jane the Virgin, and American Housewife.
Role: Flower is a free-spirited 1960s hippie whose ghost resides at Woodstone Manor.
Known for her kindness, hazy memory, and unconventional worldview, she brings both humor and surprising emotional depth to the group.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (74 eps).
Interesting facts: Sheila Carrasco is of Chilean (including Mapuche) and white American heritage.
Notable Works: The Good Place, Jane the Virgin, American Housewife, The Donor Party.
Devan Chandler Long as Thorfinn “Thor”
DOB: August 31, 1983.
Bio: American actor born in Los Angeles, California.
He has built a career across television and film, with appearances in projects such as Bosch, Doom Patrol, and Ambulance.
Role: Thorfinn, often called “Thor,” is a Viking ghost residing at Woodstone Manor.
While he initially comes across as loud, aggressive, and larger-than-life, the character reveals a softer side through his loyalty, innocence, and emotional vulnerability.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (80 eps).
Interesting facts: Devan Chandler Long is married to Jesse Golden, and the couple has a child.
Notable Works: Bosch, Doom Patrol, Ambulance.
Román Zaragoza as Sasappis “Sass”
DOB: May 8, 1996.
Bio: American actor of Indigenous (Akimel O’odham) heritage.
He trained in performance and has built a growing career across film and television, gaining recognition for his naturalistic delivery and dry comedic timing.
Role: Sasappis, often called “Sass,” is a Lenape storyteller whose ghost resides at Woodstone Manor.
Observant, witty, and quietly insightful, he often acts as one of the most perceptive voices in the house.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (81 eps).
Interesting facts: Zaragoza also works on poetry and essays, which fits the storyteller side of Sass very well.
Notable Works: Spirit Rangers, Gone Native.
Rebecca Wisocky as Henrietta “Hetty” Woodstone
DOB: November 12, 1971.
Bio: American actress known for her refined, scene-stealing performances across television, film, and stage.
She trained in theater, earning a BFA from New York University Tisch School of the Arts, and has built a strong career with roles in series.
Role: Henrietta “Hetty” Woodstone is the Gilded Age matriarch of Woodstone Manor.
As a sharp-tongued, status-conscious socialite, she delivers biting commentary on class, privilege, and propriety.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (91 eps).
Interesting facts: Wisocky has a long résumé of prestigious television guest roles, and her Broadway and stage training show up in the precision of her performance.
Notable Works: Devious Maids, Star Trek: Picard, Heathers, The Mentalist.
Richie Moriarty as Peter “Pete” Martino
DOB: April 25, 1980.
Bio: American actor, writer, and improviser from Jacksonville, Florida.
He studied at Boston College and later built his career through improv and comedy performance, including work with Upright Citizens Brigade.
Role: Pete Martino is an endlessly polite 1980s travel agent and former youth group leader whose ghost resides at Woodstone Manor.
Known for his kindness and awkward optimism, Pete often acts as the emotional glue of the group, with storylines that reveal both his gentle humor and underlying sadness.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (94 eps).
Interesting facts: Moriarty attended Wootton High School with Utkarsh Ambudkar, which is one of those fun real-life overlaps fans like to hear about.
Notable Works: What We Do in the Shadows, The Tick.
Asher Grodman as Trevor Lefkowitz
DOB: July 28, 1987.
Bio: American actor, writer, director, and producer from New York City.
He studied at Columbia University, where he also trained in performance.
In addition to acting, he has worked behind the camera on various creative projects, bringing a broader storytelling perspective to his performances.
Role: Trevor Lefkowitz is a brash, pantsless Wall Street stockbroker ghost who died in the early 2000s.
Known for his arrogance, charm, and over-the-top confidence, Trevor provides some of the show’s boldest comedy while also revealing insecurity and unexpected emotional depth over time.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (94 eps).
Interesting facts: Grodman is also a filmmaker and a Jacksonville Jaguars fan, and he has talked publicly about liking to play queer characters as part of his creative range.
Notable Works: How to Be a Bookie, Law & Order: SVU, Elementary.
Matt Walsh as Elias Woodstone
DOB: October 13, 1964.
Bio: American actor, comedian, writer, and director born in Chicago, Illinois.
He is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, where he helped shape modern improv comedy.
Role: Elias Woodstone is Hetty’s husband and a ruthless Gilded Age industrialist.
The series uses him as a satirical embodiment of wealth, misogyny, and unchecked power.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-3 & 5 (5 eps).
Interesting facts: Matt Walsh co-founded the Upright Citizens Brigade and has spent decades in improv-driven comedy.
He is also a longtime educator and mentor in the comedy world.
Notable Works: Veep, The Daily Show, Old School, The Hangover.
Caroline Aaron as Carol
DOB: August 7, 1952.
Bio: American actress with a long and respected career across film, television, and stage.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, she trained at American University and later at the HB Studio.
She has frequently collaborated with filmmakers like Mike Nichols and Nora Ephron.
Role: Carol is Pete’s widow, whose complicated relationship history becomes a recurring source of humor and tension.
Her appearances, both in life and the afterlife, create one of the show’s more unpredictable and comedic ongoing threads.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-5 (10 eps).
Interesting facts: Caroline Aaron has been married to producer James Foreman since 1980 and has two children.
Notable Works: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Sleepless in Seattle, Edward Scissorhands, Big Night.
More Actors
Season 1 (2021 – 2022)
• John Hartman as Nigel Chessum.
• Christian Daoust as Jenkins.
• Odessa A’zion as Stephanie.
• Crystle Lightning as Shiki.
Season 2 (2022 – 2023)
• Nichole Sakura as Jessica.
• Mike Lane as Freddy.
• Neil Crone as Ben Franklin.
• Rose Abdoo as Paula.
Season 3 (2024)
• Allegra Edwards as Donna
• Steven Yaffee as Baxter.
• Deniz Akdeniz as Chris.
• Christine Ko as Sasha.
Season 4 (2024 – 2025)
• Mary Holland as Patience.
• Dustin Ybarra as Gabe.
• Al Mukadam as Neel.
• Joshua Peace as Cobra.
Season 5 (2025 – 2026)
• Sasheer Zamata as Libby.
• Greg Worswick as Richard.
• Ellen David as Ginny.
• Jeff Hiller as Jeff.
FAQ – Ghosts TV Series
What is Ghosts (2021) about?
Ghosts follows a young couple who inherit a haunted mansion filled with spirits from different eras. One of them can suddenly see and talk to the ghosts after an accident.
Is Ghosts based on a British show?
Yes. The U.S. Ghosts is based on the original British series Ghosts created by the BBC team at Horrible Histories.
Why can Sam see ghosts in Ghosts?
Sam gains the ability to see ghosts after a near-death experience in the first episode, which becomes the main twist of the series.
Will there be more seasons of Ghosts?
Yes, the series has already been renewed beyond Season 5, showing strong network support.
How many seasons does Ghosts have?
The show currently has 5 seasons, with more episodes ordered.
Where can I watch Ghosts?
It airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+ in many regions.
Conclusion
Ghosts is a fun and easy-to-watch series that blends humor with heart.
Each season grows stronger, with better character development and deeper emotional moments.
While it stays light and not scary, the show keeps viewers engaged with its unique idea and lovable characters.
Overall, it is a warm, entertaining series about friendship, growth, and finding meaning even after death.