The Season 2 finale of Ghosts left fans on edge with a surprising cliffhanger, as Sam (Rose McIver) realized one of the ghosts had been “sucked off,” the show’s humorous term for a spirit’s ascension to the afterlife. Heading into Season 3, viewers were left guessing which ghost would say goodbye.
It was a question that showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman grappled with as they planned the next season. “We considered a lot of different options,” Port tells EW. “We knew we had to explore each one to see which would serve the story best for the upcoming season, so that’s what we did.”
In the Season 3 premiere, it’s revealed that the departing ghost is none other than Flower (Sheila Carrasco). “Flower felt like the right choice,” Wiseman explains. “Her character had some growth toward the end of Season 2, so it made sense that she could find peace. Plus, her departure stirs up a variety of emotions in the other characters. Thor [Devan Chandler Long], for instance, is devastated, since she’s the person he loves most. Others might feel jealousy or happiness for her. It opens up a lot of storylines for us to explore.”
Though fans may feel a pang of sadness, in the world of Ghosts, this departure is viewed differently. “The ghosts are somewhat accustomed to this,” Wiseman says. “It’s not like Flower died—this is actually something they all hope for, even though it’s bittersweet. Sam, however, feels like she’s lost someone, so it’s complicated.”
With Flower gone, the show still has plenty of ghostly adventures in store. “We’ll dive deeper into Hetty’s [Rebecca Wisocky] backstory this season,” Port teases, while Wiseman adds, “We’re also introducing a new ghost power near the end of the season, which should be a surprise for viewers.”
And the term “sucked off” remains a staple in the series, originating from the show’s U.K. counterpart. “Credit goes to the original English creators for that term,” Wiseman says. “They reached out to us when we got picked up and specifically said, ‘Here’s a term we use—feel free to adopt it.’ They were proud of it, and we’re happy to keep it going.”
