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What to Watch After Ghosts
From Haunted Mansions to Gothic Mysteries: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Ghosts Fans
If you love the quirky, spectral shenanigans of BBC’s Ghosts, you’ll find a delightful mix of fresh, classic, teen‑driven and prestige picks in our four‑title lineup. Dead Boy Detectives brings a contemporary, comic‑book‑flavored twist to ghostly investigations, while The Addams Family serves up timeless, gothic comedy that has charmed generations. Lockwood & Co. amps up the teen‑powered paranormal action in a haunted London, and Penny Dreadful rounds out the set with a dark, literary‑rich horror that dives deep into Victorian nightmares.
Together, these selections showcase the many ways the supernatural can be woven into comedy, mystery, and drama. Whether you’re after the newest ghostly adventure, a beloved family of macabre misfits, a youthful hunt for restless spirits, or a high‑brow gothic thriller, each title offers a distinct flavor that resonates with the themes of haunted houses, found families, and the absurdity of sharing space with the afterlife. Fans of Ghosts will find something to love in every corner of this eclectic collection.
Why these shows are similar to Ghosts
A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
These recommendations branch out from Ghosts with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
Dead Boy Detectives
TV • 2024
drama • mystery • sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
Dead Boy Detectives blends supernatural comedy with a fresh, off‑beat mystery vibe, offering a newer take on haunted‑house hijinks that fans of Ghosts will appreciate.
Overview
Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele — until a powerful witch complicates their plans.
The Addams Family
TV • 1964
comedy • family
Why Watch Next
The Addams Family delivers timeless gothic humor and a beloved eccentric clan, echoing Ghosts' blend of comedy and haunted‑house charm while appealing to a broad audience.
Overview
A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.
Lockwood & Co.
TV • 2023
sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
Lockwood & Co. captures the same spooky‑sitcom energy as Ghosts, with a youthful crew battling specters in a haunted London, making it a perfect thematic match.
Overview
A girl with extraordinary psychic abilities joins two gifted teen boys at a small ghost-hunting agency to fight the many deadly spirits haunting London.
Penny Dreadful
TV • 2014
sci_fi_fantasy • drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
Penny Dreadful offers a richly atmospheric, literary‑inspired horror experience that satisfies the darker side of Ghosts' supernatural premise for discerning viewers.
Overview
Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Ghosts
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Ghosts.
Feel Good
TV • 2020
Why It’s Relevant
Feel Good blends sharp comedy with heartfelt drama, echoing Ghosts' witty tone while delivering a critically acclaimed performance by Ritchie.
Dead Pixels
TV • 2019
Why It’s Relevant
Dead Pixels offers a light‑hearted sitcom vibe centered on quirky characters, matching Ghosts' comedic style and showcasing Ritchie’s comedic talent.
You
TV • 2018
Why It’s Relevant
You provides a darker, obsessive narrative that contrasts Ghosts but still highlights Ritchie’s range in a highly praised series.