In Ghosts Season 4, Sam’s (Rose McIver) ongoing role as the only living person able to see and communicate with the Woodstone ghosts continues a running theme that has begun to impact Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) in unexpected ways. This dynamic, while charming at first, is starting to feel like a cruel trend that isolates Jay from the unique world of Ghosts. With hints that Jay might finally gain the ability to see the spirits, there’s potential for a huge story shift. But until that happens, Jay’s exclusion creates both comedic moments and story challenges that can limit his character growth and involvement.
Since the series premiere, Jay’s lack of ghost-seeing abilities has fueled many of the show’s humorous misunderstandings and brought depth to his relationship with Sam, as he patiently accepts her quirky, spirit-filled life. However, as Season 4 progresses and Sam grows more intertwined with the ghostly residents, Jay is left in the dark, often reduced to reacting to situations he doesn’t fully understand. While Jay’s reactions can be amusing, they also reinforce a pattern of sidelining his character—making it harder for him to connect with Sam’s unique experiences and grow within the story.
One of the show’s potential Season 4 twists could see Jay finally gaining the ability to see the ghosts. This long-awaited development would not only deepen his character but also address one of his biggest story limitations. Showrunner hints about this possibility suggest that both Jay and Sam could finally have a shared connection to the afterlife, opening up new storylines and emotional dynamics for them as a couple. Isaac’s actor, Brandon Scott Jones, even teased the fun of finally making eye contact with Jay, hinting at how a more integrated role for Jay could change the ghost-human relationship at Woodstone Manor.
Until that happens, however, the divide between Sam’s supernatural interactions and Jay’s cluelessness creates a sense of imbalance in their relationship. If the writers continue to play out this trend without giving Jay a stronger presence in the world of Ghosts, his character risks becoming a one-dimensional sidekick to Sam’s adventures rather than a fully realized partner.
While Ghosts has thrived on its humorous takes on the afterlife, adding depth to Jay’s storyline would allow him to feel less isolated and become more of a true partner to Sam, both in life and in the quirky world of Woodstone’s spirits. This twist would not only offer fans fresh dynamics but also resolve Jay’s biggest story hurdle—proving he can be a crucial part of Ghosts’s charming ensemble.
