It’s been a long road — with a Norse curse along the way — but the Woodstone B&B is finally open for business.
It might not get glowing reviews because of that hole in the floor, but at least the venture is getting off the ground and the first guests arrived!
The season finale of Ghosts wrapped up an incredible season-run by delivering an outstanding episode that was the sum of all its parts.
Many of the storylines that were introduced throughout the 18 episodes were touched upon in somewhat of a full-circle moment.
And it was effortless. Sometimes, a half-hour comedy just gets it — from the jokes to the storyline to the characters, none of it ever felt forced.
Ghosts has one of the best ensemble casts on television right now. Each non-living resident of the Manor brings a different energy and vibe to the series.
They started off as a group of strangers, but became inseparable. A found family, if you will.
And they all mesh so well, including Jay, who unfortunately remains just a backseat passenger living and experiencing the ghosts vicariously through Sam.
It was evident in the scene where Sam almost created an anecdote for the Norse curse using a pound of sugar and some cinnamon procured from faraway lands. It’s those kind of jokes that stick the landing and make this a must-watch series.
Each ghost went around the room to thank Samantha and say goodbye to her before it was too late.
And there were so many sweet references. Isaac suggested that she finishes his biography, Hetty said she was like a daughter with harlot hair, Flower thanked shrooms for killing her and bringing Sam into her life, Alberta asked that she solved her murder, and Trevor said he’d wait for her until she died and got stuck in purgatory because “he knew she’d keep everything tight.”
Such simple moments are proof that the series has masterfully developed each character’s personality in a relatively short time.
But the adventures weren’t over yet. Sam obviously didn’t attempt to break the curse out of the fear that she would lose contact with all of them.
And what fun would that be?
Sam and Jay also faced-off with the Farnsby’s, who opened a rival B&B, with the fitting name Farnsby & B, in order to steal their business and force them to shut down.
Of course, the ghosts believed that it was because of the Norse curse, but Sam took charge of her own destiny by challenging the couple to a game of pickle ball. If the Farnby’s won, they would be allowed to buy Sam and Jay’s house.
Thankfully, that never happened as Sam and Jay won by default when Henry threw out his back. And thank god for that because Jay failed to inform Sam prior to agreeing to the bet that he only played a pickle ball video game this whole time.
It’s really not the same. He could’ve cost them everything.
But he didn’t — and that’s all that matters.
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There were some appearances from the cholera ghosts, which is always a welcome surprise. Nancy is literally one of a kind.
Upon visiting the Farnsby’s, Sam also met their resident ghost, and it was just a reminder that she can see dead people everywhere, not just in the manor.
At some point, it would be fun to explore the ghosts that surround the property. You know, the neighboring ghosts. It opens up so much potential.
And there was also the resolution of Nigel and Isaac’s “entanglement.”
Isaac finally realized that he wasn’t going to let fear control him anymore, but when he made his way to find Nigel, who he believed was ghosting him — no pun intended, Jenkins informed him that Nigel was sucked off.
It was a heartbreaking moment, naturally, but I found myself hoping that maybe there was a misunderstanding.
So, when Nigel waltzed into the house and confronted Isaac over his affair with the bearded floozy — Thor — I was amused and beyond thrilled.
It turns out that was an intentional miscommunication on Jenkins’ part because he was still in love with Nigel and wanted to keep them apart.
Isaac almost chickened out again, but when Nigel turned to depart, he mustered up the courage to admit that he had feelings for him.
Everyone else watched on with google eyes before expressing sheer shock at the fact that Isaac is a gay man. Of course, no one was actually shocked, but they didn’t want to make Hetty feel bad.
I’m thrilled that Nigel and Isaac’s romance is finally out in the open because we can pursue that storyline in depth come season 2.
It’ll also be nice to see Jay and Sam actually host some B&B guests, as it will allow for some hilarious antics with the ghosts!
The episode was already so perfect, but it wad then topped off with Sam and Jay literally going down as they fell through the floor that gave out due to the termites.
And the cherry on top of it all was Hetty and the rest of the ghosts fan-girling over Hamilton the musical, calling it a triumph and a masterpiece, quoting lines and songs from it while Isaac simply noted that it was “fine.”
Also, did anyone notice the upside-down pineapple in the Farnbys’s home? It was likely a subtle hint that they are swingers, and I’m wondering if that’ll be a storyline next season!
What did you think of the episode? How would you grade the season?