Isaac Choosing To Be Understanding Amid The Heartbreak Highlights His Character Development
Isaac used to be prideful and insecure, often acting selfishly to protect his fragile ego. One of my favorite running gags is Isaac’s jealousy and hatred of Alexander Hamilton, the origins of which were finally revealed in Ghosts season 4, episode 14. Isaac always wanted to be the most important figure, even sabotaging Sam’s interviews with Alberta (Danielle Pinnock) about her past, fearing her legacy would overshadow his. Isaac’s vengefulness occasionally hurt his relationships with the other ghosts, but over time, he has become more self-aware and compassionate.
Isaac’s delicate handling of the Nigel-Chris romance shows how far he has come. Instead of sabotaging Nigel’s chance at happiness, Isaac maturely accepted his dream man was now connecting with his ex. When Isaac realized Chris was leaving, his first thought was how this would impact Nigel, not himself, which also demonstrates his growth. Isaac might have overstepped in his kindness when he lied to Nigel about Chris getting sucked off, although I believe he was trying to soften the blow of Nigel being left by another man in the span of a few months.
Isaac Could Be On A Path To Getting Sucked Off – Or Caught In A Lie
Although Sam has helped many of the ghosts find a sense of closure, from Alberta discovering the truth of her death to Pete (Richie Moriarity) getting to see his children as adults, Sam has yet to help any of the ghosts get sucked off. However, by overcoming his jealousy and bitterness that stemmed from insecurity, Isaac might be on a path toward getting sucked off. Isaac’s inner peace and emotional stability, demonstrated through the Chris debacle, mean he’s closer to moving on. However, there are a few loose ends around Chris’ departure.
Nigel suggests Sam could have another séance on Halloween to summon Chris, which Isaac knows wouldn’t work as Chris is not truly sucked off as he told Nigel. It’s also possible that Chris will have to periodically return to Woodstone Manor to prevent his ghost body from disappearing, like Pete when he leaves the property. I don’t think Chris will play a major role in Ghosts moving forward, but I do think we will see him at least one more time in Ghosts season 5 or 6 to expose Isaac’s lie.
New episodes of Ghosts air Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET and stream next-day on Paramount+. Season 4, episode 17 will air April 3, 2025.
