Ghosts (Australian TV series)

Ghosts
Also known asGhosts Australia
GenreSitcom
Based on
Ghosts
by
Written by
  • Libby Butler
  • Philip Denson
  • Shontell Ketchell
  • Steph Tisdell
  • Josh Mapleston
Directed by
Starring
Music byJed Palmer
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Sophia Zachariou
  • Josh Mapleston
CinematographyEmma Paine
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companies
  • BBC Studios Productions Australia
  • Monumental Television
Original release
Network
Release2 November 2025 (2025-11-02) –
present
Related
Ghosts (British TV series)

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]

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.
  • Jackson Tozer as "Satan" – a bikie from the 90s who actually is a sweet soul. His ghost power is to touch and move objects with his finger.

Episodes

No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateNetwork 10 airdateAus. viewers
1"The Haunting of Ramshead Manor"Christiaan Van VuurenJosh Mapleston2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)2 November 2025296,000[7]
2"I See Dead People"Christiaan Van VuurenLibby Butler2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)2 November 2025263,000[7]
3"The Legend of Joon's Gold"Christiaan Van VuurenJosh Mapleston2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)9 November 2025492,000[8]
4"Hot Box"Christiaan Van VuurenLibby Butler and Shontell Ketchell2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)16 November 2025349,000[9]
5"Date Night"Madeleine DyerPhilip Tarl Denson2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)23 November 2025425,000[10]
6"Meet the Neighbours?"Madeleine DyerSteph Tisdell and Josh Mapleston2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)30 November 2025381,000[11]
7"Such Is Death"Madeleine DyerJosh Mapleston2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)7 December 2025320,000[12]
8"Say Yed!"Madeleine DyerLibby Butler2 November 2025 (2025-11-02)7 December 2025171,000[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

Ghosts : Australia viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode number
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1460397478364346336295N/A
Source: Viewership data is from OzTAM and represents the consolidated National average viewership within a week after broadcast.[16]

References

  1. ^ Knox, David (13 October 2025). "Airdate: Ghosts Australia". TV Tonight. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  2. ^ Knox, David (16 September 2024). "2025 Upfronts: Network 10: Big Brother, Sam Pang, Ghosts Australia". TV Tonight. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Cameras rolling in Perth on Australian adaptation of Ghosts". Screenwest. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  4. ^ a b Whitlock, Jesse (15 April 2025). "Cameras Roll On 'Ghosts Australia' At Network 10 & Paramount; Cast Set". Deadline. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  5. ^ Knox, David (13 October 2024). "Airdate: Ghosts Australia". TV Tonight. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  6. ^ Barrett, Dan (13 October 2024). "Local adaptation of hit UK and US show Ghosts debuts on 10 this November". Mediaweek. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  7. ^ a b Knox, David (3 November 2025). "Sunday viewing down as The Voice wraps". TV Tonight. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
  8. ^ Knox, David (10 November 2025). "Big Brother boosts 10". TV Tonight. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  9. ^ Knox, David (17 November 2025). "My Kitchen Rules grand finale on a high". TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  10. ^ Knox, David (24 November 2025). "Live Aid doco, Big Brother lead Sunday". TV Tonight. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  11. ^ Knox, David (1 December 2025). "Sunday 30 November 2025". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  12. ^ Knox, David (8 December 2025). "Sunday 7 December 2025". TV Tonight. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
  13. ^ "Sunday 7 December 2025". Media Spy. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
  14. ^ Morris, Anthony (1 November 2025). "Ghosts Australia review: lightweight dramedy is slow to launch". ScreenHub. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  15. ^ Hui, Chelsea (4 November 2025). "This iconic show has just got an Aussie remake. And it's just as good". Mamamia. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  16. ^ "VirtualOz - Total TV Consolidated 7 Top 30 Programs". VirtualOz. Retrieved 18 December 2025.