Living for the Dead

I've been following Roz Hernandez for years with her podcast (Ghosted by Roz) so when this show was announced, I knew it would be equal parts legit paranormal and real cases as well as entertaining. It does not disappoint; also inclusive in all ways, queer cast and all with their own unique abilities and contributions= representation matters! (thank you Hulu!) Love the way they filmed and shot this, great narration too, 10/10 for me! Keep the seasons coming and continue to show the paranormal and occult, there's beauty in that world that has been hidden for way too long! Can't wait for a second season!

I watch a lot of ghost hunting shows and this is my new favorite. The cast uses their paranormal expertise but more importantly, their empathy to connect with people affected by the haunting locations, while also trying to find evidence to corroborate the lore. Roz is my fave, of course. She is always cracking jokes. I also like Juju because she uses a method of divination that I've never seen in these shows- she uses shells! All in all, this is a super unique and heartwarming watch. It's already become a new favorite and in the heavy rotation of cozy shows I put on when I'm feeling like a night in.

These cats are queer but they're also paranormal investigators. If you think that's a little too rich, you'd be surprised how well the marginalized in society can find ways to empathize with people going through struggles that other people can't actually see or believe. If the group is improvising their way through their investigations, they're really good at it. They're not "looking for evidence" so much as accepting the evidence and looking for solutions to the problems. That it always ends nice and pat is a bit TLC of them, but the journey is fantastic. They connect with their destination hosts and discover acceptance wherever they go, which is honestly a breath of fresh air for queer journeys. I suspect everyone is screened before participating, of course, but this is a show at its core about acceptance. Where other paranormal investigations are essentially circus freak sideshow performances, in this one, we get to know the performers and we get to see the real story is usually a few layers beneath the popcorn cheesiness often shallowly on display.

So I went on a true crime tour with Ken Boggle and he recommended watching his new show, when it first came out I didn't really know the full extent of what it was about but the concept of these queer investigators going out and not only investigating places but also actively helping people with their businesses, their lives, and relationships, but they also have some of the most deep and clarifying talks that even has an impact on me, I recommend at least giving the show a chance, the cast is so beautiful and so refreshing and I can't recommend this show more, btw Ken Boggle is absolutely hilarious in person too!

This show is warm, funny, sentimental, raw, fun, and spooky! Too bad people can't see past their own bigotry- your world would be so much better if you didn't choose hatred. Oh well.

The premise is nice- 5 queer people who work in the paranormal field travel the country and get to the bottom of the ghost mysteries.. but it doesn't end there. The healing of the ghost trauma or the realization by the people experiencing the hauntings to heal themselves is stunning. I've never seen anything quite like this and I can't wait for season two!

I laughed, I cried, I'm watching it all again! Thank you for this super fun show and for introducing these people to a greater audience- I'm a fan for life... and my afterlife???