Do you believe in ghosts? If not, you are in for one heck of a shock, and if you do, you are in for the ride of your life. In all honesty, I had not watched Ghost Whisperer prior to season four — not for lack of desire, but simply for lack of time. However, after watching this beyond awesome DVD collection of the entirety of season four, my husband, my daughter and I are all painfully hooked on this show.
Many twists and turns take place during the season — new characters are introduced, characters depart the show, heartache, tears and jubilation. The first episode of season four introduces viewers to Eli (Jamie Kennedy). Eli is a young psychology professor who experiences near death and comes away with the ability to hear ghosts. This is highly unsettling and a talent that he vehemently denies, until Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) convinces him differently. It is with time and proof that he is slowly able to accept this new part of his life. The character of Eli brings great humor and enjoyment to Ghost Whisperer; he quickly charms the viewers and endears himself to them.
On another front, viewers will be thrown for an emotional loop early on in this season. A beloved character is killed — yes, that would be the love of Melinda’s life, Jim (David Conrad). When I saw this, I was shocked and terribly upset (yes, I know, it’s just a show, but for goodness sakes…). Appropriately subtitled "Love Never Dies," this is the true underlying message and storyline of season four.
As Melinda deals with and helps each ghost that she encounters to come to terms with the life they are leaving behind and cross over into another life, she must also deal with the loss of her husband. However, Jim’s love for Melinda is so great and transcends all barriers, that he finds a way to stay in this life and this world.
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