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Ghosts
tv·TV-14·Oct 7, 2021·
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Ghosts
tv
TV-14
October 7, 2021
Wokeometer Rating
5Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
"Ghosts" weaves occasional modern diversity elements and character arcs into its core ensemble sitcom format without letting them drive the plots or overshadow the humor. This balanced approach yields its moderate 5/10 score.
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Detailed Analysis
The TV show "Ghosts" follows a young couple who inherit and convert an estate into a B&B while coexisting with an ensemble of resident ghosts drawn from different eras of American history, generating standard sitcom plots around business operations, holidays, family visits, and supernatural antics.
Across seasons, the series incorporates recurring subplots centered on LGBTQ+ themes, most notably the sustained arc of Revolutionary War ghost Isaac confronting his sexuality, coming out, pursuing a relationship, and navigating its aftermath, alongside organic diversity in casting and backstories for characters like Alberta and Sasappis that touch on historical identities without rewriting core premises. These elements emerge from a deliberately diverse writers' room and consultants but remain secondary to ensemble humor rather than driving narrative or delivering lectures. The aggregate content profile yields an overall woke score of 5/10.
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Ghosts and scored it 5/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Ghosts?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Ghosts's overall score.
Is Ghosts family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Ghosts is rated TV-14. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score tv shows?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
