McIver’s tease of perspective-changing development comes on the heels of interesting news for CBS’ Ghosts, as the series received a two-season renewal that will see the show continue throughout 2026 and 2027. With this renewal, many may wonder just whether a guaranteed multi-season may influence McIver and the rest of the creatives behind the series’ plans.
However, when looking at the series’ source material, there may be a potential plot point that the series may be taking from the original BBC show.
In the BBC’s Ghosts season 5, Sam and Jay’s British counterparts, Allison (Charlotte Ritchie) and Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), learn they are expecting a child, leading to the couple attempting to earn enough money to support their new family, several long-awaited revelations, and ultimately the couple selling Button House. As such, the series’ multi-season renewal could allow the crew to properly plan out an ending, with season 4’s upcoming plots paving the way for their exit.
However, CBS’ show isn’t beholden to the BBC’s blueprints, meaning the series could always have a longer run.
Regardless of what Ghosts season 4 has in store, it is clear from McIver’s tease that the season’s last few episodes will hold major ramifications. Whether or not they will parallel the UK series’ developments remains to be seen, the tease of a major shake-up for Sam’s dynamic doesn’t suggest whether it will be a positive or negative development. As such, fans may be left on edge wondering whether Sam’s upcoming challenges could lead to a healthier relationship between the living and dead of the Woodstone Mansion, or break those bonds.
New episodes of Ghosts season 4 air Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on CBS.
