While fans eagerly await the return of Ghosts for its sixth season, the creative duo behind that hit—Joe Port and Joe Wiseman—are already serving up another supernatural treat for CBS. Their new sitcom, Eternally Yours, premieres October 8 in the Thursday night slot, right after Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage. It’s a bit puzzling that CBS isn’t pairing it with its spooky sibling, but after watching the pilot, it’s clear Port and Wiseman haven’t lost their comedic touch.
Interestingly, Eternally Yours is a project that’s been over a decade in the making. Port and Wiseman originally pitched this vampire series to CBS more than ten years ago, but the network passed. That pitch, however, helped them land the job of adapting Ghosts for American audiences. Now, with Ghosts becoming the most-watched sitcom in the country, CBS has finally given the green light to their long-gestating vampire comedy.
What Is Eternally Yours About?
The show centers on Charles (Ed Weeks) and Liz (Allegra Edwards), a vampire couple who’ve been married for 500 years—and it shows. Their relationship has gone stale, and a flashback to their passionate beginnings highlights just how far they’ve drifted. Weeks and Edwards have fantastic chemistry, making their bickering as entertaining as their romantic sparks. Weeks, known for The Mindy Project, delivers his lines with a biting intensity, while Edwards, who impressed in Upload and a guest spot on Ghosts, balances regal poise with playful silliness.
Adding to the family is their adopted daughter Emma (Helen J. Shen), who after a century of dating other vampires has fallen for a human—the earnest and endearing Max (Jaren Lewison). Max is the classic nice guy, reminiscent of Pete from Ghosts in his wholesome charm. He serves as the audience’s entry point, even narrating the episode. When Emma’s secret comes out, it forces Liz and Charles to confront their own fading romance, setting up a season of parallel love stories.
A Third Couple Adds Spice—and a Potential Problem
Beyond the central pair, the coven includes Jesse (Parker Young), a commitment-phobic vampire who keeps marrying human women and hiding his true nature. His current wife, Phyllis (Rose Abdoo), is aging naturally while he stays eternally mid-thirties, creating a visible age gap that’s played for laughs. Jesse’s ability to alter human memories is a convenient plot device, but it’s one that could wear thin quickly, limiting Abdoo’s character development. Still, their two half-vampire sons, Mort (Tristan Michael Brown) and Henry (Shylo Molona), add some comedic potential, even if they’re underdeveloped so far.
A Delicious Companion to Ghosts
Eternally Yours isn’t afraid to poke fun at vampire tropes, from Twilight jokes to debunking common myths. It’s less absurdist than What We Do in the Shadows, which might disappoint fans of that show, but it carves its own niche with a more grounded, family-centric approach. The pilot spends time explaining vampire rules—like divorce being illegal, enforced by a vampire council—which adds world-building but occasionally slows the pace.
While the pilot has a few growing pains, the strong performances and heartfelt core make Eternally Yours a promising addition to CBS’s comedy lineup. If you’re a fan of great sitcoms or just looking for a spooky good time, this one’s worth checking out. And for more on CBS’s vampire history, see how the network is betting on vampires again.
