The Shining Vale is a darkly comedic series created by Sharon Horgan and Jeff Astrof, directed by Liz Friedlander. Blending supernatural thrills with sharp domestic satire, the show follows Pat (Courteney Cox) as she navigates a haunted house, a crumbling marriage, and her own fragile sense of sanity. Through humor, horror, and psychological insight, the series explores the pressures of family, gender roles, and societal expectations, inviting viewers to confront the ghosts — both literal and metaphorical — that haunt everyday life.