Ghosts is overdue an injection of horror after the show’s first three seasons established a playful tone for the show. At the end of the day, Ghosts is about a haunted house, so it makes sense for the series to have some creep factor built into its tone. Patience can bring back this element of unsettling horror, while Holland’s charisma means the character will remain likable despite her inadvertent creepiness. As Ghosts continues to expand the show’s stable of recurring ghostly guest stars, it is fun to see the series embrace its horror roots.
Ghosts season 4 premieres on October 17, 2024, on CBS.
Other upcoming plots, like Ghosts season 4’s Sass backstory revelations, are likely to be less scary and more poignant. This makes Patience’s presence even better, since the supporting star can provide scares when the show’s combination of historical drama and character comedy slows down proceedings. Ghosts season 4 needs a little more horror in the show’s setup, so this new supporting character’s arrival could not be more perfectly timed.
