Nothing about Afterlife feels fake in fact the spirits feel as real as the characters. What helps Afterlife become a great show is its outstanding cast in Andrew Lincoln who plays Robert brilliantly and Lesly Sharp who brings a reality to the character of Alison, the directing is done simply, never trying to be too clever and the writing which brings in each episode a great story that is both scary, thought provoking and emotional. This is superb TV and storytelling done right. The phrase 'less is more' sums up the approach I feel they took to making it and it pays off.
Whatever you do, just watch this.
Whatever you do, just watch this.