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Season 1 – Dead Boy Detectives

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Two teenage ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele, until a powerful witch complicates their plans.
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Dead Boy Detectives — Season 1

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Dead Boy Detectives expands the Sandman universe with an addictively entertaining paranormal fantasy with excitement, romance, and young adult angst to spare.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) It’s bolshie fun for an adolescent audience, with a smidge of Doctor Who, although it’s not as good as Joe Cornish’s equally spectral Lockwood & Co, which Netflix cancelled after just one season. May 2, 2024 Full Review Valerie Anne Autostraddle Overall, the show is really fun. It has supernatural case-of-the-week style mysteries, plus overarching enemies to contend with. It has themes of loss and identity and trauma, all while being funny and irreverent in between its serious moments. May 1, 2024 Full Review Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com Despite its faults, "Dead Boy Detectives" seems dead set on providing passable, spectral entertainment even for those unfamiliar with the series (both of them) on which it's based. Apr 26, 2024 Full Review Alex Valencia Q+ Magazine Dead Boy Detectives stands out as a beacon of inclusivity and imagination. Its seamless blend of supernatural intrigue, heartfelt friendships, and LGBTQ+ representation make it a must-watch for audiences craving a fresh take on the detective genre. Jul 18, 2024 Full Review Ian Bunting Daily Record (UK) ... The characters and plot strands are excellent. Jul 8, 2024 Full Review Mikel Zorrilla Espinof One of Netflix's best series of 2024 (Full Review in Spanish). Rated: 7710 Jun 15, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chantal A i just don't like it , they were kids , god , is obvious they don't have nothing sexual this is so disgusting Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/15/25 Full Review Sam W Watch this series, you won't regret it! Everything is great here, from the acting to how well each frame is shot. All the characters are cool, perfectly written. Edwin's love line is so gentle♡ The atmosphere can be cozy, it can be a little creepy (during detective case), she can be incredibly funny. Yes, there is a lot of sparkling humor here! Everything is done with such taste, in its own corporate style. LGBTQ topics are encouraging. I highly recommend it for viewing;) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Alex M Dead Boy Detectives is a wonderful high-quality TV series. The actors are great. Almost every character is my favorite. But especially Edwin- he's cute silly. Directing and cinematography are excellent. The plot is so famously twisted, you just can't look away until you watch all the episodes. And then you'll want to review it again. Lots of details and hints. I love that. The music at the end of the episodes is amazing! All fans of detective and mystery must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Kerry D Thought this might be worth a look with the high ratings and am happy that I did. Extremely well written and acted with great plot lines and cgi effects that are well done. Usually there is a dog or two in the episodes of most series (think Supernatural or The Boys), but there are zero in this series, they are all fun to watch! Hope more people give this show a look! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review Flower I Hello! I want to warn you in advance that my English is not very good. Sorry about that!Okay, so then let's start! Dead Boy Detectives is a supernatural detective series, which, I think, is very organic in its genre. 'Secrets', 'cases', 'adventures', 'emotional experiences' and 'deep emotional connections' – all describe Dead Boy Detectives. The rapidly developing plot, vivid characters and the excellent work of the operator will not get bored. Each episode reveals a new side of our heroes, we become more attached to them. The first season turned out to be good and complete. There are moments that are clearly reserved for the second season, which makes it more interesting to watch. You can see the love and effort that went into creating the show. I don’t believe that this will leave anyone indifferent! I could write more and in detail, but my level of English doesn't allow me to do so... My score for this show – 5/5! (or 10/10!) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Екатерина В I'm thrilled with this show! I recommend it to everyone to definitely watch it. Literally from episode 1, it's very exciting and it's impossible to break away! The characters are beautifully written, they're all so cute. It's all very creative. The issues that are being raised here are relevant and important. Everyone will find a part of themselves in the heroes. The plot is dynamic and incredibly interesting! 8 episodes is very small for such a gorgeous show. I would like season 2! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of Crystal Palace After coming to the aid of a teen medium with a demonic dilemma, Edwin and Charles head to America to find a missing girl with an unexpected ally. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Dandelion Shrine Trapped in a sleepy Washington town, the detectives take on a local case, helping Crystal's quirky housemate Niko get rid of her paranormal parasites. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Devlin House The group tries to free a family of spirits from a nightmarish loop inside a haunted house, but it triggers an extreme case of déjà vu for one detective. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Lighthouse Leapers The gang looks into a disturbing trend of deaths at a lighthouse; Crystal hears a distinct voice while piecing together clues about the seaside mystery. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Two Dead Dragons While Crystal, Edwin and Charles investigate the tragic murders of two popular jocks, Niko sets up Jenny and her secret admirer on a butcher shop date. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Creeping Forest A crisis forces Crystal to improvise on the job as Monty recruits the boys to locate his missing friend, but the eerie case isn't what it seems. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Very Long Stairway When Edwin gets caught in a frightening situation, Charles relies on his best mate's meticulous notes to find him; a determined Crystal confronts her ex. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 25, 2024 The Case of the Hungry Snake Crystal reckons with the past after memories come rushing back; with Esther's evil scheme underway, the group is forced to face their deadliest foe yet. Details
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Season Info

Director
Glen Winter, Pete Chatmon, Andi Armaganian, Richard Speight Jr., Lee Toland Krieger, Amanda Tapping
Executive Producer
Steve Yockey, Beth Schwartz, Jeremy Carver, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, Neil Gaiman, Lee Toland Krieger
Screenwriter
Steve Yockey, Kelli Breslin
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 25, 2024
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