Ghosted (TV series) explained

Composer:Clay Layton
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:16
Camera:Single-camera
Runtime:22 minutes
Network:Fox

Ghosted is an American supernatural sitcom that premiered on Fox on October 1, 2017.[1] [2] The series debuted via streaming on the social media website Twitter on September 21 and 24, 2017.[3] The show stars Craig Robinson and Adam Scott as two polar opposites recruited to investigate paranormal activity in Los Angeles. On November 29, 2017, it was announced that Fox had ordered six more episodes, for a total of sixteen. On June 28, 2018, Fox canceled the series after one season.

Plot

The series follows a sharp-witted skeptic and a genius true believer in the paranormal who are recruited by an organization called The Bureau Underground to investigate a series of "unexplained" activities that are occurring in the Los Angeles area, which are supposedly tied to a mysterious entity that could threaten the existence of the human species. The second part of the season then focuses on conspiracy theories following Leroy and Max finding the Bureau Underground is bugged and questioning if Paranormal activities actually exist.[4] [5]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guests

Production

Ghosted was created and executive produced by Tom Gormican (who also serves as writer) with Craig Robinson and Adam Scott (who also star in the lead roles), Naomi Scott, Mark Schuman, Oly Obst, Kevin Etten, and director Jonathan Krisel.[6] On August 30, 2016, Fox commissioned a production commitment for the pilot. On May 10, 2017, Fox ordered the pilot to series.[4] On November 29, 2017, it was announced that Fox had ordered 6 additional episodes, bringing its first season total to 16. It was also announced that Kevin Etten was being replaced as showrunner by Paul Lieberstein which focused on retooling the second part of the first season into more of an office setting rather than a paranormal show.[7] The series was canceled after one season in June 2018.[8]

Filming

Ghosted is a single-camera series produced by Gettin' Rad Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and 20th Century Fox Television.[4] [6]

Casting

On August 30, 2016, Fox cast Craig Robinson as Leroy Wright and Adam Scott as Max Jennifer.[4] [9] Edi Patterson was cast as Delilah on February 14, 2017.[10] On March 1, 2017, Ally Walker was cast as Captain Lafrey.[11] Adeel Akhtar was cast as Barry on March 9, 2017.[12] On July 12, Amber Stevens West was cast as Annie, who was played by Edi Patterson in the pilot.[13]

Broadcast

The series began to air on Fox's sister network FXX in the weeks following the premiere. In the United Kingdom, it began airing on ITV2 on October 30, 2017. In Latin America, it broadcast the 16 episodes from June to July 2018 on FX.

Reception

Critical reviews

Ghosted received mixed to positive reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 59% approval rating based on 27 reviews, with an average rating of 5.92/10. The website's critical consensus reads "Craig Robinson and Adam Scott's odd-couple chemistry is strong enough to carry Ghosted through a first season that finds the show a promising work in progress."[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fox's 2017-2018 Fall TV Schedule - Today's News: Our Take. TV Guide. NTVB Media CBS Interactive (CBS Corporation) . New York City. May 15, 2017. May 15, 2017.
  2. Web site: Fox Sets Fall 2017 Premiere Dates: 'Empire', New Marvel Drama 'The Gifted', Seth MacFarlane's 'Orville' & More. Andreeva. Nellie. June 22, 2017. Deadline Hollywood. June 22, 2017.
  3. Web site: Holloway. Daniel. Fox's 'Ghosted' Will Premiere on Twitter Ahead of Broadcast Debut. Variety. September 19, 2017. October 9, 2017.
  4. News: Craig Robinson, Adam Scott to Star in 'X-Files'-Esque Comedy Pilot at Fox. Elizabeth. Wagmeister. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Los Angeles. August 30, 2016. May 25, 2017.
  5. Snierson. Dan. Fox orders X-Files-y comedy starring Adam Scott and Craig Robinson. Entertainment Weekly. May 10, 2017. May 10, 2017.
  6. News: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Ghosted' & 'LA To Vegas' Comedy Pilots Get Fox Series Orders. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. United States. May 10, 2017. May 11, 2017.
  7. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Ghosted' Gets 6 More Episodes From Fox, Taps Paul Lieberstein As New Showrunner. Deadline Hollywood. November 29, 2017. November 29, 2017.
  8. Web site: Andreeva. Nellie. 'Ghosted' Canceled By Fox After 1 Season. Deadline Hollywood. June 28, 2018. June 28, 2018.
  9. News: Watch All the Trailers for Fox's New Shows. Kate. Stanhope. The Hollywood Reporter. Eldridge Industries. Los Angeles. May 15, 2017. May 25, 2017.
  10. News: 'Ghosted' Fox Pilot Casts Edi Patterson; Ian Harding Joins 'Thin Ice'. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. United States. February 14, 2017. May 26, 2017.
  11. News: 'Ghosted': Ally Walker To Star In Fox Comedy Pilot. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. United States. March 1, 2017. May 26, 2017.
  12. News: 'Mission Control' CBS Drama Pilot Casts Levi Fiehler; Fox's 'Ghosted' Comedy Adds Adeel Akhtar. Denise. Petski. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. United States. March 9, 2017. May 26, 2017.
  13. Web site: 'Ghosted' Fox Comedy Adds 'Carmichael Show's Amber Stevens West In Recasting. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. July 12, 2017. July 12, 2017.
  14. Web site: Ghosted: Season 1. . January 6, 2019.

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