03-07-2025
Comedy series that ‘never should have been made' finally arrives on BBC after major backlash - and critics are already eating their words
A comedy series that fans insisted should 'never have been made' has finally landed on the BBC after major blacklash.
The fourth series of the US adaption of Ghosts has been added to iPlayer and already critics are eating their words.
The UK version of Ghosts originally ran for five series before it came to an end in 2023, leaving fans devastated.
It starred Charlotte Ritchie, Matthew Baynton, Ben Billbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Katy Wix, Lolly Adefope and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
When the US remake of the beloved comedy made its debut in 2022 it was met with blacklash from fans and critics.
At the time, one fan branded it a 'poor copy of the original' while another swiped it was a 'flawed remake'.
While following the same premise of the show, seeing a group of deceased people haunting a mansion, it features more American-centered characters and original storylines.
And now it appears the naysayers have finally become fans of the show, praising the fourth instalment.
A self-confessed skeptic has posted a glowing review of the show, admitting at first it's slow, before the story progresses.
Melanie Smart wrote on Google: 'If you've watched Brit Ghosts first, you'll find this slow to get started, but when it does, you'll find yourself fully engaged and loving it.
'As the episodes roll by, the actors clearly engage more with their characters and really begin to shine and bring the storylines alive.'
Another fan penned: 'This may be the funniest show on television right now. The British original is also great and worth a watch to be sure, and some of the jokes there are exceptional, but I think (and I never say this) the US version may actually be funnier.'
A third praised: 'I love the UK original Ghosts show, and I had very little hope for a US remake. I was pleasantly surprised at to how the US version was able to maintain the DNA, tone and atmosphere of the original!'
After its finale, Ghosts UK won a Broadcasting Press Guild Awards for Best Comedy, beating Such Brave Girls, Extraordinary, Dreaming Whilst Black and Inside No.9 to the gong.
Meanwhile, earlier this year it was reported a film for the hit was in the works.
It is believed that both Charlotte and Kiell will join the comeback in a further positive development for fans.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper's Hot TV column: 'A film has been written, and it's been given the green light.
'Everyone involved is really excited that Ghosts will be on the big screen.
'It's hoped that most of the original cast will be able to reprise their roles.
'Producers have already signed up a few of them, and they're in talks with the others. They think it'll be a dream cast.'
Both the UK and US versions of Ghosts are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now.
