‘Eternally Yours’ Creators Break Down That Premiere Twist, ‘Ghosts’ Crossover Hopes

In "Eternally Yours" episode 1, the series premiere concluded with a humorous and violent twist. The show, created by Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, follows Liz (Allegra Edwards) and Charles (Ed Weeks), a vampire couple who have been married for five centuries. Though they were deeply in love at the beginning, eternity has proven to be a lengthy commitment. Now living with their family, which includes their daughter Emma (Helen J. Shen), the vampires are trying to adapt to modern life while trying to rekindle their romance.

Complications arise when the family meets Emma's new boyfriend, Max (Jaren Lewinson), leading to his accidental death. The death was a result of Mort (Tristan Michael Brown), a young member of the coven, attempting to develop his telekinetic abilities. Liz and Charles, upon realizing the extent of Max's involvement with their daughter, turned Mort to save him. With Max now a vampire, the twist sets the stage for the upcoming season.

Joe Wiseman explained that the decision to turn Mort into a vampire was a significant turning point for the family, as it follows the coven's rule of "You break it, you buy it." This means that anyone turned must be accepted into the family, creating new challenges for the couple, especially as Max forms a relationship with their daughter.

Port and Wiseman credit their long-term writing partnership and friendship for inspiring the series, which combines elements of family comedy and romantic comedy. With "Ghosts" set to enter its sixth season on CBS, the creators are open to the idea of a crossover between the two shows, emphasizing the potential for an exciting shared universe.