Having seen a number of paranormal-related shows over the years, Ghost Lab seems to be one of the better ones, but still lacks in some areas.
Although many of the "ghost" shows currently on TV suffer from either poor editing or an unstimulating cast of ghost hunters, Ghost Lab, at the very least, does have an absorbing premise, and features such interesting locations as the town of Deadwood and the house where the Lizzie Borden murders took place. The show also seems well-edited to create good pacing, and the theories that the investigators come up with are sometimes plausible.
Unfortunately, the show suffers from some drama, if you will, centered around the hosts' "provocation" of alleged spirits (particularly by Brad Klinge). In a sense, I suppose this may draw in some viewers, but there are times when it becomes rather annoying and overshadows the investigation itself.
I suppose the problem with any show like this is that investigators never know what kind of evidence they will or will not uncover, and often the results can be lackluster (as opposed to a fictitious drama show). Judge for yourself!
Although many of the "ghost" shows currently on TV suffer from either poor editing or an unstimulating cast of ghost hunters, Ghost Lab, at the very least, does have an absorbing premise, and features such interesting locations as the town of Deadwood and the house where the Lizzie Borden murders took place. The show also seems well-edited to create good pacing, and the theories that the investigators come up with are sometimes plausible.
Unfortunately, the show suffers from some drama, if you will, centered around the hosts' "provocation" of alleged spirits (particularly by Brad Klinge). In a sense, I suppose this may draw in some viewers, but there are times when it becomes rather annoying and overshadows the investigation itself.
I suppose the problem with any show like this is that investigators never know what kind of evidence they will or will not uncover, and often the results can be lackluster (as opposed to a fictitious drama show). Judge for yourself!