Dead Boy Detectives
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Riverdale or Grimm, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele — until a powerful witch complicates their plans.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience; spent 3 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 155K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Steve Yockey
- George RexstrewEdwin Payne
- Jayden RevriCharles Rowland
- Kassius NelsonCrystal Palace
- Yuyu KitamuraNiko Sasaki
- Briana CuocoJenny Green
- Ruth ConnellNight Nurse
- Jenn LyonEsther Finch