In the British version of Ghosts (2019-23), the gay ghost is closeted, with a "disgraceful secret" that he never reveals to his housemates. I heard that the American version (2021-25) was better at gay representation, so I watched Episode 3.10, "Isaac's Wedding"
The Premise: Sam (a woman) and Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) inherit a house filled with the ghosts of people who have died there or nearby, and for some reason can't move on to the afterlife. Since she was dead for a few minutes after an accident, Sam can see and hear them, but Jay can't.
Nigel (John Hartman, right), a British soldier who died during the Revolutionary War, has been in a relationship with Isaac (Brandon Scott Jones, left), the Continental soldier who he killed (by accident)). They are going to get married today, but Isaac is worried about his ongoing fantasy about Chris, the adult performer hired for his bachelor party (the humans told him that he was performing for an empty room).
Isaac asks Sassapis (Roman Zaragosa), a Native American who died in the 16th century, about his attraction to the stripper. Sassapis reassures him that it's just cold feet.
The DJ hired to play at the wedding arrives -- and to everyone's surprise, it's Chris (Deniz Akdeniz)! He's gay, he hates the show Hamilton, and he has no sense of smell -- all points in his favor. When he eats crab and has an allergic reaction, Isaac secretly wishes that he will die, so they can date -- but he survives.
Meanwhile Peter (Richie Moriarty), a 1980s scout leader who accidentally shot an arrow through his neck, has discovered that he can leave the house by poltergeisting family members, so he follows his descendants to a Caribbean vacation, and meets a female ghost from his time period. They have a passionate affair, but then he starts to evaporate.
Back at the house, the wedding begins, with Sassapis officiating. As Nigel and Issac exchange vows, Peter returns from the Caribbean, finds that he is whole again, and interrupts with his shout of jubiliation. He tells the story of his trip and the intensity of his love, and Isaac realizes that there's something missing in his relationship with Nigel. He backs out at the last minute.
Not noticing, lounge singer Alberta, who was poisoned during the Prohibition Era, starts singing "At Last" anyway. Nigel runs off crying.
Later, Isaac's housemates agree with his decision. He's 300 years old, and he's been out for only a few years, so he shouldn't rush into a relationship right away. He needs time to grow.
More after the break
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