Funny AND Scary
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“In short, it’s impossible to dislike a show where a vampire is attacked with garlic dip. In fact, if anyone is collecting quotes from me to publish posthumously, I’d like them to open with that one. It’s a rule to live by.
Haunted shares DNA with series such as The X-Files and Doctor Who in that it melds genuine creepiness with a sense of fun and humour that crawls across all the brows, from low to high. But it is very much its own animal, transforming archetypes like the hard-drinking investigator into real characters that you can root for. It helps that the cast are clearly having a ball.
In Season 2’s opener, our central trio of James, Abigail and Dan are investigating a homeless shelter that seems to be doing a little too well in terms of reducing the number of people sleeping on the street. But that – garlic dip duly employed – is only the beginning of the newest case. Before episode one’s end, Abigail will have mysteriously disappeared only to find herself welcomed to… hell?
I don’t really want to say more than that – it’s the kind of story (and I suspect this may be true of the series overall) that rewards going in with little or no foreknowledge. But I can say that even jumping in at Season 2, the characters’ relationships are so well-drawn that I didn’t feel lost for a moment. There’s an air of layers waiting to be unpeeled, but the story also moves at a pleasingly snappy pace.
I jumped to episode 2 the moment the credits finished, which I hope says it all.
Recommended for those who like a little levity mixed in with their scary. Both work equally well.”
KentonJH via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/23
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“Interesting, intriguing, wonderful actors/characters. Makes wonderful listening for folks, who love a great story line, I’m hooked!!!”
(Walter55) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/22
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“The episodes kept coming and each were really enjoyable and weave nicely together all. I’m looking forward to season 2.”
VictoriaW1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/06/22
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“This show has the perfect mix of goofy and charming”
abhi56rai via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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