If you loved
Ghosts
Mathew Baynton · Series · 2019
What hooked you in Ghosts is the comedic friction of living alongside the unexpected, whether it is unruly spirits, ancestral secrets, or chaotic domestic life.
Books on the same thread
Wrecking Ball (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 14)
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2019
Just as in Ghosts, an unexpected inheritance serves as the catalyst for your protagonist, forcing them to navigate a chaotic domestic environment filled with frustrating, larger-than-life household complications.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
Much like the estate in Ghosts, this property serves as a hidden sanctuary where family history intersects with the supernatural, demanding that the new residents adapt to magical inhabitants.
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull · Book · 2010
If you appreciated the way Ghosts blends family legacy with a hidden supernatural world, you will enjoy this look at how a grandparent's estate functions as a gateway to magic.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
While Ghosts leans into comedy, this story mirrors the premise of outsiders coming to a historic mansion only to find that the house itself possesses a deeply unsettling, sentient presence.
Films on the same thread
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Jason Reitman · Film · 2021
This film echoes the core appeal of Ghosts by focusing on a family moving into a new space where they must confront a secret legacy and interact with spectral residents.
Beetlejuice
Tim Burton · Film · 1988
This classic shares the DNA of Ghosts by placing a living couple in a home occupied by the dead, resulting in a darkly comedic battle for control of their living space.
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
The domestic squabbles found in Ghosts are elevated here as undead roommates attempt to navigate the mundane complexities of modern life while stuck in a house with their historical peers.
Aftermath
Peter Winther · Film · 2021
If you enjoyed the premise of a couple struggling to save their marriage while living in a haunted house in Ghosts, you will find a darker, thrill-based exploration here.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
The playful, observational chemistry between the hosts captures the same witty, banter-heavy dynamic that makes the characters in Ghosts so endearing when they discuss the absurdities of human history.
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Like the historical figures trapped in Ghosts, these stories find comedy in the specific quirks of provincial life, using a dry, observational humor to analyze the tragedy of a location.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Ghosts?
Ghosts follows a cash-strapped young couple who inherits a grand country house. Upon arrival, they discover the property is falling apart and is currently occupied by the spirits of the building's former inhabitants.
Is Ghosts a supernatural comedy?
Yes, Ghosts centers on a young couple dealing with the unexpected challenges of living in a dilapidated country house that is teeming with the spirits of people who previously lived there.
Who created the show Ghosts?
The television series Ghosts was created by Mathew Baynton. It depicts the experiences of a young couple who inherit a grand estate only to find it is falling apart and inhabited by ghosts.
What happens to the couple in Ghosts?
After inheriting a grand country house, the young couple in Ghosts finds themselves in a difficult situation. The house is falling apart, and they must navigate life while living alongside the ghosts of the home's former inhabitants.