After 4 Seasons, Ghosts Finally Delivers the Anticipated Rose McIver Joke

Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Ghosts season 4, episode 10, “The Not-So-Silent Partner.”

Ghosts Season 4: A Meta Exploration of Star Roles

In a delightful twist, the latest episode of Ghosts, particularly season 4, episode 10, reconnected with one of Rose McIver’s most beloved roles. The series boasts an ensemble of characters portrayed by notable actors from a variety of shows and films. The plot introduced Patience, portrayed by Mary Holland, who gained recognition from Happiest Season, alongside Dean Norris of Breaking Bad fame as Sam’s estranged father, Frank.

Fans of Ghosts may recall the show’s penchant for clever meta-humor that references its cast’s previous roles. For instance, Utkarsh Ambudkar’s involvement in early Hamilton productions was acknowledged, while an upcoming storyline hints at a character inspired by Alexander Hamilton himself. Not to be overlooked, Matthew Baynton—who guest-starred as Pete in season 2, episode 7, “Dumb Deaths” —is one of the co-creators and original stars of the UK sitcom that inspired Ghosts.

Historical Drama References in Ghosts Season 4

In “The Not-So-Silent Partner, ” viewers are treated to a clever nod linking Hetty’s character to McIver’s past roles during a cold open. While watching a historical drama, Hetty claims a distant royal connection before being reminded about modern genealogy tools by Sam. She whimsically states, “This is just like one of those movies where a regular girl finds out she’s a princess.” This statement playfully references McIver’s standout performance as Queen Amber Moore in Netflix’s Christmas franchise.

McIver first graced audiences with her portrayal of a commoner turned royalty in A Christmas Prince in 2017, a film that spawned two sequels—A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby. Her ability to intersect with the Netflix holiday cinematic universe is solidified further with her cameo in The Princess Switch: Switched Again.

Subtle References to iZombie in Ghosts

Ghosts season 4 has not limited its playful references to only one of McIver’s past roles. In an earlier Christmas special titled “A Very Arondekar Christmas Part 2, ” the episode featured a humorous allusion to her character from iZombie. In this segment, Jay, after suffering an electrocution, momentarily becomes a soul-less zombie during the chaotic lead-up to Christmas dinner.

This situational irony plays brilliantly against McIver’s role in iZombie, where she portrayed a zombie detective who at times consumes the brains of victims to solve murders while temporarily adopting their characteristics. Sam’s horror at encountering zombies offers a fun nod to McIver’s history and enriches the show with multi-layered comedic references for devoted fans.

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