After five seasons of hauntings and hijinks, CBS's Ghosts is getting a much-needed jolt of energy. The show has announced that Ben Feldman, who plays the charming and ghost-adjacent Kyle Rosenblat, will be promoted to a series regular for Season 6. This move promises to shake up the familiar dynamics at Woodstone Manor and give fans something to buzz about until the show returns in early 2027.
Kyle first floated into the series in Season 4, when Pete Martino (Richie Moriarty) encountered him during one of his ghostly excursions. The twist? Kyle, very much alive, can see and talk to ghosts just like Sam (Rose McIver). Pete quickly brought him back to meet the rest of the spectral crew, and the inevitable chaos ensued. Now, after playing a pivotal role in the Season 5 finale, Kyle is sticking around for good.
What Kyle's Promotion Means for Season 6
The Season 5 finale left fans with a major cliffhanger: Pete disappears after spending too much time away from Woodstone, and Kyle is along for the ride when it happens. With Sam off in Hollywood pitching her scripts, Kyle becomes the living link between the ghosts and the human world. This setup opens the door for fresh storylines that break the show's established rhythm. For too long, the series has relied on a formula of problem-of-the-week resolutions and repetitive misunderstandings—especially between Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and the ghosts. Kyle's permanent presence introduces a new variable: a living person who can actually interact with the spirits.
Fans have long wished Jay could see the ghosts, and while that hasn't happened, Kyle fills that void. The ghosts now have a second human to boss around, befriend, and drag into their antics. Plus, Kyle's own loneliness—hinted at in earlier episodes—gives the writers fertile ground for character development. His chemistry with the cast has been evident from his first appearance, a rarity for a late-series addition.
A Comedic Talent Worth Elevating
Feldman's comedic chops are no secret. His hilarious turn on Superstore proved he can handle everything from slapstick to heartfelt moments with perfect timing. Bringing him into the main cast is a smart bet for a show that, let's be honest, has started to feel a bit stale. The romances between ghosts (we're looking at you, Pete and Alberta) have felt forced, and the storytelling has lacked surprises. Kyle's promotion is exactly the kind of shake-up that can revitalize the series, much like how 'The Simpsons' Billboard Gag Revitalized the Show's Opening Credits breathed new life into that long-running show.
With Season 6 not arriving until 2027, fans have plenty of time to speculate about Pete's fate and how Kyle will fit into the Woodstone family. But one thing is clear: this change is the shot in the arm Ghosts needed. For more on how shows evolve over time, check out Three Seasons of Perfection: The Best Shows That Never Missed a Beat.
