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Ghostsseason 4 finale has cast a pivotal new spirit, as revealed duringSan Diego Comic-Con. Though it was meant to be a happy finale, with Isaac all set to marry fellow spirit Nigel (played by John Hartman), Isaac called off the wedding at the last minute because he didn’t feel ready. To make matters worse, the finale concluded with Isaac facing off against someone from his past. But ahead ofGhostsseason 4, which debutsThursday, October 17, at 8:30 PM ET on CBS, the popular sitcom is making two big additions.
As part of the panel forGhostsseason 4, withScreen Rantin attendance, it was revealedthat actor and comedian Mary Holland has been cast as Isaac’s nemesis, Patience, a Puritan ghost. The panel, which featured showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, in addition to cast members Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rebecca Wisocky, Richie Moriarty, and Román Zaragoza, also revealed thatBreaking Badstar Dean Norris has joined the show as the father of Samantha(Rose McIver). Both will guest star, with Holland confirmed to have a recurring appearance.
What To Know About Ghost Season 4’s New Spirit
Patience Has A Reason To Hold A Grudge.
Flower goes on to say that Patience is obsessed with Isaac and is not over the fact that Isaac left her in a hole, even if it was done by accident.
Upset that they weren’t invited to the wedding,thebasement ghostslure Isaac into a trap that allows Patience to capture him. The basement ghosts are surprised, apparently not expecting Patience to go that far. In the scene just before, Flower (Sheila Carrasco) explains that she had a friendship with Patience while trapped in the well. Flower goes on to say thatPatience is obsessed with Isaac and is notover the fact that Isaac left her in a hole, even if it was done by accident.
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According to details shared by CBS, Puritan Patience died in the late 1600s. But, while alive, even by Puritan standards, she was extremely judgmental, so Patience was expelled from her village. After being dead for a couple of hundred years, Holland’s character was unexpectedly abandoned by Isaac underground, andshe’s since become a feral creature, roaming the dirt since 1895.
The new recurring spirit is played by a familiar face, as Holland has had memorable guest turns inVeep,Brooklyn Nine-Nine,New Girl, andThe Good Place, among many other comedies. On the big screen, Holland had a memorable supporting role in the Kristen Stewart holiday rom-com movieHappiest Season, which was directed by Clea DuVall.
What To Know About Sam’s Father, Played By Dean Norris
The Sitcom Previously Introduced Sam’s Mother
Frank, played by Norris (known for hisBreaking Badrole as Hank Schrader), is described as kind and well-meaning. He arrives at the central Woodstone location for his first visit in years, along with his new girlfriend. Frank and Sam have struggled to stay close since Frank divorced Sam’s mom. On the surface, it appears that Frank and Sam are cordial. But on a deeper level,Sam resents her father for being largely absent from her life. After decades of dismissing the issue,Sam is finally compelled to confront these feelingswhen a new ghost at Woodstone forces her into an awkward conversation with her dad.
Ghosts Season 3’s Biggest Twist Was Given Away By One Huge Clue You Might’ve Missed
Although Ghosts season 3 seemed to drop Flower early on, canny viewers could have predicted her return thanks to one minor clue the series left.
As early as season 1, the popular comedy brought inLuciferstar Rachael Harris as Sam’s mom, Sheryl. The two also have a strained dynamic, even with Sheryl being a spirit. But they reconcile enough for Sheryl to move on to the other side. As the premiere date ofGhostsseason 4 looms, not only is a new villain revealed, but the series is closing the loop on Sam’s parents.
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Ghosts is a comedy series about Samantha and Jay, who convert a country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Unbeknownst to them, the house is inhabited by ghosts of former residents, visible only to Samantha. The show blends humor with supernatural elements as the couple navigates their unusual challenges.
