TV Confessions: It’s Time for Ghosts to Let Go

 

Welcome to TV Confessions, where I'm admitting something about one of my favorite shows, Ghosts, that's been... well, haunting me.

Hey there, and welcome to TV Corner’s TV Confessions, where I put aside my usual format and just talk TV from the heart. But fair warning: this month’s confession might send a shiver down a few spectral spines.

The Haunting Truth About Ghosts

As much as I adore CBS’s Ghosts, the irresistible charm, the unparalleled ensemble chemistry, and the surprisingly touching arcs woven into all that supernatural hilarity, I have to admit something that’s been haunting me for a while: it’s time for one of the main ghosts to finally cross over.

Now, don't get me wrong. This isn't a call born of dislike. In fact, that's what makes this so darn difficult. Each spirit of Woodstone Mansion brings something absolutely vital to the spectral table, whether it’s Alberta’s no-nonsense sass, Pete’s eternally optimistic heart, or Hetty’s evolving, snobbery-turned-soul-searching journey. But as Ghosts floats into its fifth season (set to premiere on October 16), a subtle, yet undeniable, sense of emotional stasis is beginning to creep in. And in a show literally about the dearly departed, stagnation feels far more deadly than any lingering unfinished business.

Why Letting Go Could Save the Show

Take Flower, for example. Her character arc, especially in the third season, felt frustratingly aimless. Although the mystery of her disappearance was compelling, the emotional resolution scarcely touched her true potential. This show has previously delivered genuinely moving goodbyes that demonstrate its emotional depth. Recall Trevor’s surprising, heartfelt redemption with his Wall Street friends, or the profound growth of Thorfinn as he finds peace with his son. Ghosts has already shown it can craft farewell moments that are heartfelt and impactful.

So, why not make space for that kind of powerful storytelling again?

The departure of a beloved ghost wouldn’t just be a shockwave; it could be a catalyst. It would deepen the show's existing mythology, raise the narrative stakes in a way that feels genuinely earned, and most importantly, powerfully remind us that change, even in the afterlife, is an essential part of existence. Such an event could allow another ghost to rise in prominence, stepping into a new light, or perhaps even open Woodstone B&B to a fresh era of spiritual visitors, breathing new life (or afterlife!) into the manor.

And let’s face it: losing a character doesn't necessarily mean forever. Ghosts is wonderfully playful with its own rules, and we’ve seen spirits pop back. A heartfelt goodbye doesn't have to mean a permanent disappearance from our screens.

I'm not calling for a mass haunting exodus, mind you. Just… one truly meaningful, heartfelt farewell that proves Ghosts still knows how to surprise us emotionally and evolve its spectral world. Because sometimes, to truly keep a show alive and vibrant, you have to be brave enough to let someone go.

Do you think it’s time for one of the Ghosts to cross over? Or am I just hopelessly haunted by sentimentality? And if you agree, which ghost would you pick, and what’s your dream storyline for their bittersweet departure?

Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts, I'm dying to hear them!

Until next time,  Adam