Ghosthunters: New Season

A new season of the original Ghosthunters or TAPS begins March 11th and I can’t wait.  International has been rocking out new episodes but it just isn’t the same as what Grant and Jason have to offer.  At first International seemed even more appealing with it’s exotic locations and exciting histories, but it falls a very distant second, a time passer even, next to the original scene.

It wasn’t clear to me how important the actual group themselves makes a difference but it plays a huge part in the watchability.    The leader of International, Rob, is the guy you’d meet in the bar who would try and be smooth, but really comes off as desperate.  He has this same feeling on the show, along with Dustin, and the new girl Angela.  Brandi, while permanently congested and Barry are great.  Barry’s jumpy and easily startled nature often incites eye rolling but he is an entertaining good investigator none-the-less.  It was a relief to say good bye to Andy at the end of last season.  There is just an awkward feel to the group that doesn’t have the same intimacy or connection the TAPS team has.  It actually feels like it’s a job to the International group.

I still like the International investigations, one in the Phillipines is actually one of my favorite of all time, but what I get really excited about is TAPS whether they find something cool or not.  So woo-hoo for Ghosthunters 2009.