The Vault

As a fan of the British version, I was eager to watch the American version of Ghosts when it began last fall. While I still prefer the British version, the American version has become one of the best new comedies this year. The episode "The Vault" continues to cement this opinion. Although I did not initially like all of the characters when this show began, the characters have grown on me and this episode continues to improve my affinity for these characters. This episode significantly develops Hetty and adds more depth to her character. If the series continues on the trajectory it's been on in the past few episodes, there's a chance that the American version will catch the British version in character development. There were also many new ideas on this episode that were quite original and should be incorporated into the British version. The premise of a ghost who makes people aroused was quite humorous. Most importantly, the twist that ghosts can descend to the underworld adds a new dimension to the series. While it was a great episode, there are still a few weaknesses in the series. Storylines are still a bit rushed, as the drama between Hetty and her husband should have played out over several episodes. Additionally, the show consistently finds absurd ways to introduce new ghosts in the show, such as a secret vault that even the ghosts didn't know about. If the series continues this trend, it will start getting ridiculous and irritating. But with those small complaints aside, it is still a great episode. 8/10.

Pros and Cons Summary

+Original ideas, such as ghosts descending to the underworld and ghosts who can make people aroused

+Good jokes

+Good character development in this episode, particularly with Hetty

-Storyline feels rushed

-A secret vault that even the ghosts didn't know about is a bit hard to believe.

Samantha and Jay are busy planning for the big wedding, during some renovations, a secret vault is discovered in the depths of the house, inside is someone well known to Hetty.

I absolutely loved this episode, initially I just wondered if the team were simply going to recycle old material, and retell the stories for an American market, what this episode proves, if it hadn't already been proven earlier on, that these Ghosts are unique, with their own stories, and this was a cracker.

Very funny, this was laugh out loud funny, I loved the involvement of Elias Woodstone, The Lord of The Manor, and he behaved as such, he was such a fun character, I enjoyed his demise.

That's another interesting plot device that they've introduced relatively early on.

Plenty of amusing scenes, will we see Elias again?

9/10.

This episode was fantastic. Great surprises at the end. Characters all showing their stuff, new and old. Hetty is so good in this one. Can't wait to watch it again.