--- title: "Ghosts: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/ghosts/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/ghosts" critics_score: 79 critics_reviews: 10 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Ghosts (2019): what the critics said Critics' score 79 from 10 reviews: 10 positive, 0 mixed, 0 negative. ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 15 April 2019. The new BBC sitcom from the Horrible Histories team is a glorious romp set in a haunted country house filled with ancestral spirits who died in silly ways. It delivers high-spirited, clever and crude laughs with an unlikely charm that appeals broadly. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2019/apr/15/ghosts-review-tv-to-give-you-a-right-giggle-at-the-supernatural) ## The i Paper — Sarah Carson Rating ★★★★. 15 April 2019. The critic finds the series delightfully bonkers and jolly good fun as a transposition of children's TV silliness to adult comedy. She singles out the ghosts' mix of supreme daftness and a suggestion of darkness, along with the slick execution of the original premise. [Read the review](https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/ghosts-review-comedy-bbc1-horrible-histories-delightfully-bonkers-280647) ## The Telegraph — Michael Hogan Rating 4/5. 22 April 2019. The second episode of the Horrible Histories spin-off charms and tickles with its gaggle of historical ghosts in a country house. It plays wittily with horror tropes and offers a silly ray of sunshine amid darker TV schedules. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2019/04/22/ghosts-episode-2-review-comedy-silly-ray-springtime-sunshine/) ## Evening Standard Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 13 May 2019. The episode finds the young couple hosting a dinner party for neighbours after winning over the ghosts, leading to high-energy chaotic comedy. It is lovingly crafted, warm-spirited and references other sitcoms while delivering hilarious results. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/ghosts-tv-review-if-you-thought-the-spooky-spectres-in-your-home-were-bad-look-at-the-neighbours-a4141211.html) ## The Times — Carol Midgley Rating ★★★★☆. 16 April 2019. The new sitcom from the Horrible Histories team is a curiously life-affirming comedy about death, set in a mansion haunted by petty spectres from various eras. The gentle, nicely observed gags come quickly even if not every one lands. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/tv-review-ghosts-a-house-through-time-6wxddg5xb) ## Den of Geek — Laura Vickers-Green Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 25 December 2022. The critic praises the Christmas special's polished script, strong ensemble performances, and blend of laughs with emotional depth, calling it high-quality festive viewing that elevates the sitcom format. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ghosts-christmas-special-review-its-behind-you/) ## NME — Mark Beaumont Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 11 November 2020. The critic calls Ghosts the best mainstream British sitcom in years for its smart evolution of the ensemble format and deep character histories for the ghosts. They single out the second series for fleshing out the spirits' backstories with pathos and inventive storytelling. [Read the review](https://www.nme.com/features/ghosts-sitcom-british-tv-2813523) ## /Film Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). The piece praises the UK Ghosts as grittier and more willing to embrace the darkness and tragedy of its premise than the US version, highlighting the harsher dynamics in the central couple's relationship. It singles out the British series' comfort with extended sad moments as a strength. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/1839741/best-tv-show-about-ghosts-cbs-sitcom-not-horror/) ## Collider — Rhianna Malas Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 8 August 2023. The article recommends the BBC Ghosts as one of the best UK sitcoms of recent years thanks to its unique ensemble cast and rich historical elements. It singles out the 'Six Idiots' creators' chemistry and the show's blend of comedy and heart as standout features. [Read the review](https://collider.com/ghosts-bbc-must-watch-max/) ## Paste — Alexis Gunderson Rating 7.3/10. 7 October 2021. The review finds both versions genial but notes the BBC original has a broader sensibility and more willingness to let darkness land. It singles out the US version's cheesiness as a flaw while affirming the core premise works well in either iteration. [Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/ghosts/ghosts-tv-show-review) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/ghosts.md