"Spirited" wasn't quite what I was expecting when I stumbled upon it...it was so much more. There were scenes that had me laughing out loud, and other moments that brought a tear to my eye. This is the first Australian TV show that I've ever seen, and I absolutely loved it.
Suzy and Henry are complex but fantastic characters and the actors were perfect in the roles. Henry's eyes were beautiful and spectral; perfect for a ghost. Suzy was easily relatable in her sweetness and awkwardness that we all seem to have, no matter how hard we try to hide it. I loved how Henry saw in Suzy what no one else bothered to notice. It's also interesting to note how Henry reflects on his life unapologetically, yet still realizes the lessons his life was trying to teach him. Suzy also accepts him as he is, warts and all, as they say.
The entire cast was fantastic. Even though Steve and Jonquil both seem mildly irritating at times, they are a great contrast to the unique relationship that Suzy and Henry develop. Suzy and Henry basically become the most natural and normal of almost everyone around them, and I found myself rooting for them to be together. Zach was also easy to relate to for anyone who has ever been a devoted fan of a musician or rock band, and I loved his chemistry with Jonquil.
The unusual relationship between a living person and a ghost has been masterfully explored in "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", and this show is comparable to that film. It explores how emotion and love is just as prevalent in the afterlife as it is in our living, mortal lives, and how two worlds can coexist with select few who can interact in both of them. I thoroughly enjoyed it and praise the writers for their exemplary work. The music in this show is great and I enjoyed the different genres woven throughout.
I honestly hoped that there was more to this show beyond two seasons and was disappointed that there isn't. I feel like the end, while it's not at all a cliffhanger, still left the story open for more adventures between Suzy and Henry, but it's left to the imagination. Perhaps that's as it should be.
I can see myself watching this show many times over. I hope you enjoy it, too.
Suzy and Henry are complex but fantastic characters and the actors were perfect in the roles. Henry's eyes were beautiful and spectral; perfect for a ghost. Suzy was easily relatable in her sweetness and awkwardness that we all seem to have, no matter how hard we try to hide it. I loved how Henry saw in Suzy what no one else bothered to notice. It's also interesting to note how Henry reflects on his life unapologetically, yet still realizes the lessons his life was trying to teach him. Suzy also accepts him as he is, warts and all, as they say.
The entire cast was fantastic. Even though Steve and Jonquil both seem mildly irritating at times, they are a great contrast to the unique relationship that Suzy and Henry develop. Suzy and Henry basically become the most natural and normal of almost everyone around them, and I found myself rooting for them to be together. Zach was also easy to relate to for anyone who has ever been a devoted fan of a musician or rock band, and I loved his chemistry with Jonquil.
The unusual relationship between a living person and a ghost has been masterfully explored in "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", and this show is comparable to that film. It explores how emotion and love is just as prevalent in the afterlife as it is in our living, mortal lives, and how two worlds can coexist with select few who can interact in both of them. I thoroughly enjoyed it and praise the writers for their exemplary work. The music in this show is great and I enjoyed the different genres woven throughout.
I honestly hoped that there was more to this show beyond two seasons and was disappointed that there isn't. I feel like the end, while it's not at all a cliffhanger, still left the story open for more adventures between Suzy and Henry, but it's left to the imagination. Perhaps that's as it should be.
I can see myself watching this show many times over. I hope you enjoy it, too.