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.

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. Eight episodes were announced to be filmed in Perth, Western Australia 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". The living characters are played by Tamala Shelton and Rowan Witt. The series premiered on both Network 10 and Paramount+ on 2 November 2025.

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. She is based on Alison Cooper from the British series. Rowan Witt as Sean – Kate's loveable city boy partner. He is based on Mike Cooper from the British series.

Ghosts Mandy McElhinney as Eileen – an 1800s Irish publican. Her ghost power is an alcoholic breath that makes living people drunk. Her ghost power is similar to Susan "Flower" Montero's in the US series. Brent Hill as Gideon – a former naval officer from the Third Fleet. Ines English as Miranda – a betrothed social butterfly who died during the Great Influenza epidemic. Her ghost power is a cold breath that makes the air freezing. She is reminiscent of both Lady Button and Thomas Thorne in the British series. Michelle Brasier as Lindy – an aerobics instructor from the 1980s. Her ghost power is to manipulate electricity. She has the same ghost power as Robin from the British series. 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. Like Julian in the British series and Trevor in the US series Joon isn't wearing any trousers. Jackson Tozer as "Satan" – a bikie from the 1990s who actually is a sweet soul. His ghost power is the ability to touch and move objects with his finger. He has the same ghost power as Julian from the British series.

Episodes

Broadcast Ghosts Australia was Premiered on 10 November 2025 on Network 10 and Paramount+

In June 2026 it was announced that the BBC had acquired UK distributions rights. The show then premiered in the UK on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer on 25 July 2026.

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." Chelsea Hui of Mamamia called the series "quintessentially Australian" and praised the ensemble cast for their magnetic chemistry.

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