S04e01 R5: Ghosts

I managed to get my hands on the release this morning. For the uninitiated, an R5 (Region 5) is usually a DVD screener sourced early. The quality is surprisingly good, though the timecode stamps are annoying. But enough about the tech. How is the actual episode?

It isn't the funniest episode they've ever done, but it is the saddest premiere. The writers are clearly setting up a "new normal" for the household. If you are watching the R5 leak, respect the spoilers. If you are waiting for the official broadcast, stay patient—the shift in dynamics is worth the wait. ghosts s04e01 r5

The episode picks up exactly where we left off. Sam and Jay are dealing with the emotional fallout of losing a major ghost (no names, just in case). The writers smartly don't ignore the grief. For the first ten minutes, the manor feels quiet. Too quiet. I managed to get my hands on the release this morning