I recently watched this show with my partner, and I really enjoyed seeing a queer perspective on the classic genre of ghost hunting, especially since it's dominated by straight white men. The personalities are well-defined, the structure is an interesting blend of narrative modes, and the visual style is LOTS of fun. I especially loved Roz Hernandez. She is a wonderful comedic foil to the rest of the cast's individual (and usually more solemn) contributions. She doesn't need tarot cards or witchcraft; she just radiates pure VIBES, and I absolutely love it.
I gave the series a high medium grade because, while advertised as a queer ghost hunting show, I think it utilizes the mode of ghost hunting as a narrative pillar rather than making it the core concept. I grew up on Ghost Adventures trying to prove ghosts exist and whatnot. This show, however, seems to use spiritual/ghost hunting tropes (e.g. Divination, sensory deprivation, thermal cameras, etc.) to accent a wider story. I think it skims off the top of other popular ghost hunting shows and adds a unique queer flair to create a queer reality show that centers itself on healing, spiritualism, and a wider sense of community and that stands out from its peers (like We're Here). I'll probably watch this again around Halloween.
If you're looking for a good scare and proof that ghosts exist, I personally wouldn't pick this. But if you're looking for a fun time, welcome home!
I gave the series a high medium grade because, while advertised as a queer ghost hunting show, I think it utilizes the mode of ghost hunting as a narrative pillar rather than making it the core concept. I grew up on Ghost Adventures trying to prove ghosts exist and whatnot. This show, however, seems to use spiritual/ghost hunting tropes (e.g. Divination, sensory deprivation, thermal cameras, etc.) to accent a wider story. I think it skims off the top of other popular ghost hunting shows and adds a unique queer flair to create a queer reality show that centers itself on healing, spiritualism, and a wider sense of community and that stands out from its peers (like We're Here). I'll probably watch this again around Halloween.
If you're looking for a good scare and proof that ghosts exist, I personally wouldn't pick this. But if you're looking for a fun time, welcome home!