Ghosts (Australian TV series)
Australian sitcom (2025–present)
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Ghosts is an Australian television sitcom adapted for Network 10 and Paramount+ from the original British series of the same name. It premiered on 2 November 2025.[1]
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- Libby Butler
- Philip Denson
- Shontell Ketchell
- Steph Tisdell
- Josh Mapleston
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| Also known as | Ghosts Australia |
| Genre | Sitcom |
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| Music by | Jed Palmer |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Cinematography | Emma Paine |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Release | 2 November 2025 – present |
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Premise
When city couple Kate and Sean inherit Ramshead Manor, a rundown country estate, they see it as a sign for a fresh new start. But after Kate has a near-death experience, she gains the ability to see and hear ghosts – and discovers there are several living in the mansion. Kate must navigate the ghosts' issues while trying to start a hotel business with Sean, who remains unable to see them.
Production
In October 2024, an Australian adaptation was first announced for Network 10 and Paramount+ during the network's annual upfronts event, with BBC Studios Australia producing the series.[2] Eight episodes were announced to be filmed in Perth, Western Australia[3] and the ghost characters included publican and Irish Great Famine survivor Eileen, naval officer Gideon, early-20th century socialite Miranda, 1980s aerobics instructor Lindy, Chinese-born Australian Gold Rush miner Joon and 90s motorbike gang-member "Satan".[4] The living characters are played by Tamala Shelton and Rowan Witt.[4] The series premiered on both Network 10 and Paramount+ on 2 November 2025.[5][6]
Cast
Breathers
- Tamala Shelton as Kate – a woman who discovers she has inherited Ramshead Manor, a massive and historic mansion in the country. After a near death experience, Kate gains the ability to see ghosts.
- Rowan Witt as Sean – Kate's loveable city boy partner.
Ghosts
- Mandy McElhinney as Eileen – an 1800s Irish publican. Her ghost power is an alcoholic breath that makes living people drunk.
- Brent Hill as Gideon – a former naval officer from the Third Fleet.
- Ines English as Miranda – a betrothed social butterfly from the early 1900s. Her ghost power is a cold breath that makes the air freezing.
- Michelle Brasier as Lindy – an aerobics instructor from the 1980s. Her ghost power is to manipulate electricity.
- George Zhao as Joon – a Chinese miner who died during the gold rush era. Hitting his head on a stone has given him an eternal concussion, killing him.
- Jackson Tozer as "Satan" – a bikie from the 1990s who actually is a sweet soul. His ghost power is to touch and move objects with his finger.
Episodes
| No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Network 10 airdate | Aus. viewers |
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| 1 | "The Haunting of Ramshead Manor" | Christiaan Van Vuuren | Josh Mapleston | 2 November 2025 | 2 November 2025 | 296,000[7] |
| 2 | "I See Dead People" | Christiaan Van Vuuren | Libby Butler | 2 November 2025 | 2 November 2025 | 263,000[7] |
| 3 | "The Legend of Joon's Gold" | Christiaan Van Vuuren | Josh Mapleston | 2 November 2025 | 9 November 2025 | 492,000[8] |
| 4 | "Hot Box" | Christiaan Van Vuuren | Libby Butler and Shontell Ketchell | 2 November 2025 | 16 November 2025 | 349,000[9] |
| 5 | "Date Night" | Madeleine Dyer | Philip Tarl Denson | 2 November 2025 | 23 November 2025 | 425,000[10] |
| 6 | "Meet the Neighbours?" | Madeleine Dyer | Steph Tisdell and Josh Mapleston | 2 November 2025 | 30 November 2025 | 381,000[11] |
| 7 | "Such Is Death" | Madeleine Dyer | Josh Mapleston | 2 November 2025 | 7 December 2025 | 320,000[12] |
| 8 | "Say Yed!" | Madeleine Dyer | Libby Butler | 2 November 2025 | 7 December 2025 | 171,000[13] |
Reception
Critical reception
The series has been received as mostly positive, Anthony Morris of ScreenHub rated it 3.5 out of 5 stars calling it "a lightweight, well-crafted dramedy rather than a rapid-fire joke machine."[14] Chelsea Hui of Mamamia called the series "quintessentially Australian" and praised the ensemble cast for their magnetic chemistry.[15]
Ratings
| Season | Episode number | ||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 1 | 460 | 397 | 478 | 364 | 346 | 336 | 295 | 171 | |
