Year: 2024- (April)
Genre:
Action / Adventure / Fantasy
Director:
Glen Winter
Stars:
George Rexstrew, Jayden Revri, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Yuyu Kitamura, Jenn Lyon, Lukas Gage, Michael Beach, Joshua Colley, Lindsey Gort, Caitlin Reilly, Max Jenkins, David Iacono ...
Storyline:
They died young... But they’ve still got work to do.
In Dead Boy Detectives, Charles Rowland and Edwin Payne are two British teens who died decades apart at the same grim boarding school. Rather than move on to the afterlife, they form a ghostly detective agency—solving supernatural crimes and helping spirits (and humans) in distress.
Together with Crystal, a sharp, no-nonsense psychic medium who’s very much alive, the trio takes on hauntings, possessions, curses, and all things weird, uncovering a hidden world of restless souls, demons, and otherworldly forces.
Set in the same universe as The Sandman, Dead Boy Detectives combines quirky gothic humor, genuine heart, and darkly magical vibes—a show where death is just the beginning of the mystery.
Similar shows to Dead Boy Detectives
If you love dark YA supernatural adventures and witty ghost stories, this one pairs perfectly with:
Lockwood & Co. (2023) – Teen ghost hunters with style and stakes.
The Sandman (2022–2025) – Where the Dead Boy Detectives first appeared.
Wednesday (2022– ) – Mystery, macabre charm, and teenage rebellion.
💡 Like these, Dead Boy Detectives blends eerie aesthetics, emotional depth, and oddball friendship into a world where ghosts have jobs, and death doesn’t mean downtime.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its whimsical-meets-dark tone, sharp dialogue, and a trio you’ll instantly root for,
Dead Boy Detectives is a fresh, stylish paranormal mystery that proves the afterlife is full of unfinished business—and a few dead boys might be the best detectives in town.
Solving crimes from beyond the grave.
They’re not done living just yet.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
