If you loved
Spirited
Claudia Karvan · Series · 2010
What hooked you in Spirited was the charming, disarming way it blends the complexities of starting over with the unexpected company of ghosts.
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Adaptation
Spirited
Sean Anders · Film · 2022
Books on the same thread
Spirit Bound
Richelle Mead · Book · 2010
Explores: Forbidden Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice.
If the supernatural elements of Spirited drew you in, you will find a similar intensity in this story of loyalty and sacrifice set against a high-stakes paranormal backdrop.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with Spirited: Intergenerational relationships.
While not a ghost story, this book echoes the intergenerational relationships and the process of moving forward after grief that define the emotional core of Spirited.
Ghost Story
Peter Straub · Book · 1979
Explores: Guilt, Past Trauma, Revenge.
While darker in tone than Spirited, this novel explores the lingering weight of the past and the haunting reality of ghosts, offering a more intense look at supernatural trauma.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid · Book · 2018
Explores: Hollywood Glamour, LGBTQ+ Identity, Hidden Love.
Fans of Spirited will recognize the theme of reclaiming one's narrative after a major life transition, as this story navigates the complexities of hidden lives and personal discovery.
Films on the same thread
Ghost
Jerry Zucker · Film · 1990
Explores: Grief and Loss, Afterlife Communication, Unfinished Business.
If you enjoyed the supernatural connection in Spirited, you will appreciate how this film grounds its afterlife premise in the emotional stakes of protecting the person you love most.
Ghost Town
David Koepp · Film · 2008
Shares a thread with Spirited: Supernatural Comedy.
Mirroring the premise of Spirited, this story features a cynical professional who finds their life disrupted by persistent ghosts, leading to a humorous and heartfelt forced partnership.
Just Like Heaven
Mark Waters · Film · 2005
Explores: Love After Death, Amensia, Second Chance Romance.
Much like the living situation in Spirited, this film explores the chaotic intimacy of sharing a home with someone who exists between worlds, blending romance with supernatural mystery.
Eternity
David Freyne · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Spirited: Romantic Comedy Drama.
This film captures the same longing for second chances found in Spirited, focusing on the difficult, emotional choices that arise when love persists beyond the boundaries of life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
Explores: domestic life, modern marriage, parenthood struggles.
If you appreciated the domestic chaos and relationship dynamics in Spirited, you will enjoy this candid look at the everyday struggles of modern life and marriage.
Morbid
Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart · Podcast · 2026
Explores: macabre humor, skepticism, human mortality.
For those who enjoyed the lighter, supernatural aspects of Spirited, this podcast offers a similar mix of macabre curiosity and humor, exploring the mysteries of the human experience.
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Common questions
Is Spirited the 2010 TV series related to the 2022 movie?
No, the 2010 television series Spirited and the 2022 movie titled Spirited are separate productions. The 2010 series follows a dentist named Suzy Darling who discovers a ghost named Henry in her new home, while the 2022 movie is a different project entirely.
What is the premise of the 2010 TV series Spirited?
The 2010 series Spirited follows Suzy Darling, a dentist who leaves her husband to start a new life in a penthouse with her children. She soon discovers that she must share the space with a ghost named Henry, who has awakened after twenty years.
Does the 2010 series Spirited feature supernatural elements?
Yes, the 2010 series Spirited explores life and love after death. The plot centers on the protagonist, Suzy Darling, moving into a home that she discovers is occupied by a ghost named Henry, providing a romantic look at the supernatural with a rock and roll twist.
Who is the main character in the 2010 TV series Spirited?
The main character in the 2010 series Spirited is Suzy Darling, an uptight dentist who leaves her egotistical husband, Steve. After moving into a penthouse with her children, she encounters a ghost named Henry and begins navigating her new life alongside him.