Ghostsshowrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman have confirmed one spirit isn’t going to discover their powers in season 4’s new episodes, despite the long wait for them.Ghostsseason 4is expected to include some big changes for Woodstone Bed & Breakfast, including a new threat in the form of the Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland). The premiere will also be focusing on the group trying to find Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones) after he was captured by the vengeful newcomer. It will also be the first batch of episodes since season 2 to run for a full 22-episode season.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly, Port and Wiseman confirmedGhostsseason 4 likely won’t include any spirit powers for Hetty (Rebecca Wisocky), the lady of the manor who died in 1895. This is seemingly because of the number of events happening this season, which will include 10 major characters, guest stars, and many storylines. One even involves Pete (Richie Moriarity) learning more about his power to leave the mansion, and Sass (Román Zaragoza) continuing to enter Jay’s (Utkarsh Ambudkar) dreams.
What Hetty’s Lack Of Powers Means For Ghosts Season 4
The New Episodes May Not Focus On Her As Much
Despite being a majorcharacter inGhostssince season 1,Hetty’s power has yet to be revealed, despite speculation from characters that she’s able to send people to Hell.However, this has never been confirmed, with Wisocky herself affirming this was not the case back in 2022. Because there’s been nothing concrete about what her power could be, coupled with season 4 taking its focus elsewhere, it sounds like it will be an even longer wait before the ability she truly holds finally gets revealed.
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Since her power doesn’t seem like it will be touched on throughout season 4,it appears Port and Wiseman have extensive plans for the other characters moving forward.Alongside exploring existing powers and introducing new characters,Ghostsseason 4 will change Jayby allowing him to see the ghosts within the Bed & Breakfast. This could become a central point of the season moving forward, alongside confirmation of Sass getting a love interest and Jay’s parents being introduced. With a crowded story already, Hetty may end up falling to the wayside this season.
Our Take On Hetty Not Getting Powers In Ghosts Season 4
It’s A Disappointing Update For Such A Major Character
Given just how long it’s been since Hetty’s powers were first playfully hinted at duringGhostsseason 1, it’s disappointing that she’s not going to have them revealed during the 22-episode stretch of season 4. While it’s possible Port and Wiseman change their minds, unveiling her powers during later episodes of the season, the number of storylines on their plate right now makes it unlikely to happen. At the very least,their statement confirms plans for her powers to arrive in the future, even if it takes more time.
Ghostsseason 4 premieres on Thursday, October 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS.
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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.
