Ghostwriter (2019 TV series) facts for kids
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| Written by | Luke Matheny |
| Directed by | Luke Matheny |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
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| Production location(s) | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Running time | 22–26 minutes |
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| Original network | Apple TV+ |
| Picture format | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Audio format | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Original release | November 1, 2019 – present |
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| Preceded by | Ghostwriter |
| Related shows | Ghostwriter: Beyond the Page |
Ghostwriter is an exciting American-Canadian mystery TV show for kids. It was made by Sesame Workshop and Sinking Ship Entertainment. The show first came out on November 1, 2019, on Apple TV+.
This series is a new version of an older show called Ghostwriter, which aired from 1992 to 1995.
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What is Ghostwriter About?
The story of Ghostwriter follows four kids. They meet because of a mysterious ghost in their local bookstore. This ghost helps them see hidden messages. Together, they must work as a team. Their main goal is to help fictional characters. These characters somehow escape from books and come to life! The kids need to get them back into their stories.
Main Characters
These are the main actors and the characters they play in the show:
- Isaac Arellanes as Ruben Reyna
- Amadi Chapata as Chevon Redmond
- Justin Sanchez as Curtis Palmer-Moreno
- Hannah Levinson as Donna Palmer-Moreno
Ghostwriter Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 13 | November 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | |
| 2 | 13 | October 9, 2020 | May 7, 2021 | |
Season 1 (2019–2020)
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"Ghost in Wonderland" | Luke Matheny | Andrew Orenstein | November 1, 2019 | |
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Four kids meet after a ghost leaves them messages. A talking white rabbit appears at school. The kids try to find the Wonderland characters to please the ghost.
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"The Jungle Ghost" | Michael Mohan | Lauren Thompson | November 1, 2019 | |
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The ghost asks for help, and the kids find Mowgli. They learn they can understand animals when he is near. Mowgli runs away with shelter dogs. They must find him to return him to his book.
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"The Wild, Wild Ghost" | Aprill Winney | Mark Blutman | November 1, 2019 | |
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A cowboy named Camarillo Kid arrives, hiding from Hitch. The kids wonder if Hitch is truly bad. They discover the characters are from a science fiction book.
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"A Sparkly Ghost" | Luke Matheny | Luke Matheny | May 1, 2020 | |
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Raine, a girl who sees "sparkles" (memories), escapes her book. The kids use her powers to learn about Grandma's past. Ruben asks Fi about his grandmother. The boys get trapped in a sparkle while looking for an inheritance.
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"Franken-Ghost" | Jonathan Judge | Aminta Goyel | May 1, 2020 | |
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Frankenstein's monster mistakes Ruben for a monster. The kids try to convince Dr. Frankenstein to make a friend for the Monster. A second monster causes trouble, and people can see her. The kids must fix everything.
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Season 2 (2020–2021)
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Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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"The Ghostly Paintbrush" | Melanie Orr | Levi Abrino | October 9, 2020 | |
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Ruben's paintings start to come to life. The paintbrush's creations cause problems. The kids need to find the missing paintbrush to fix things.
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"Ghost Cab" | Mars Horodyski | Joanna Quraishi | October 9, 2020 | |
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A strange taxi driver stops near the bookstore. The kids learn Frank is a spy. They follow him to the end of his route.
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"The Case Of The Missing Ghost" | Stephen Reynolds | Aminta Goyel | October 9, 2020 | |
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Sherlock and Watson appear at the bookstore. They help find out who Mason Briggs is. Watson leaves Holmes to solve the case alone. Holmes and Watson find Mason Briggs's house.
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22 23 |
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9 10 |
"Ghost Castaways" | Unknown | Unknown | May 7, 2021 | |
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25 26 |
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12 13 |
"The Ghost Writer" | Unknown | Unknown | May 7, 2021 | |
How Ghostwriter Was Made
Filming Locations
The show started filming in December 2018. They finished filming in the summer of 2019. All the scenes were shot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Spin-off Series
On March 5, 2021, it was announced that a new show related to Ghostwriter would be released. This spin-off is called Ghostwriter: Beyond the Page, and it premiered on April 1, 2021.
