Ep 2. Gorilla War

In the second episode of the first season of Ghosts, titled "Gorilla War," we see the main characters, Alison and Mike, struggling to adjust to their new lives in the haunted country estate they've inherited. Despite their initial reluctance to cohabit with ghosts, they're learning from their spectral roommates that there's more to life, death, and cohabitation between the two states than they ever imagined.

As Michael tries to come up with ways to monetize the estate by offering up its haunted attractions, Alison is trying to solve the mystery of an unnamed and unclaimed grave in their garden. With the help of her mischievous ghost companions, Alison investigates a lead to a nearby zoo, where a disgruntled gorilla keeper she believes could be connected with the grave resides.

Meanwhile, Mike's scheme to turn the estate's ghostly appeal into a haunted attraction isn't going as planned. Despite several attempts, they haven't been successful in finding tourists interested in spending the night with real ghosts.

As the episode continues, Alison's investigation takes a series of interesting turns, leading to a discovery that shocks her to the core. The graveyard mystery and its links to the keeper's gorillas take an unexpected turn, which not only disrupts her investigations but puts everyone on the estate in unanticipated danger.

With the pressure mounting on several fronts, both Alison and Mike have to make tough choices to keep their haunted home, business, and friendship stable. As they navigate the unexpected, their ghostly housemates offer them unique ways of dealing with the challenges they face.

The second episode of season one of Ghosts, "Gorilla War," is an engaging and entertaining continuation of the series' premise. The comedic writing, performances, and direction are all top-notch, and the narrative is well-crafted, tightly paced, and leaves a few intriguing breadcrumbs for later episodes.

As with the previous episode, the show's character work stands out, with each ghost offering new layers to their backstories and personalities. The dynamic between the more exuberant ghosts and the stoic, literal-minded Mike provides most of the show's laughs.

All in all, "Gorilla War" is a great second episode in a promising season. It’s packed with humor, mystery, and adventure, and it lays the groundwork for future narrative arcs while delivering a satisfying resolution to its central mystery. It will undoubtedly leave audiences looking forward to more haunted tales from the estate and its inhabitants.