While you might have already been acquainted with the main characters of Dead Boy Detectives, Edwin Paine and Charles Rowland, in the third season of the HBO Max series Doom Patrol. Netflix is bringing the eight-part series on ghost detective duo, to its platform this week. When talking about book adaptations to series, there are hardly any that come as close as The Sandman Season 1. Thus, increasing the anticipation for its ghostly detective spin-off.
First featured in Season of Mists, the fourth volume of The Sandman comics series, illustrates a ghost story set in a British boarding school as a way to show the consequences of Lucifer’s vendetta against Dream. Created for DC by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner, the live adaptation was developed for television by Steve Yockey, who serves as co-showrunner alongside Beth Schwartz and is brought to you by Greg Berlanti. Jeremy Carver and Sarah Schechter also serve as executive producers.
Dead Boy Detectives Cast
The cast of the supernatural series includes George Rexstrew as Edwin Paine, Jayden Revri as Charles Rowland, Kassius Nelson as Crystal Palace, Briana Cuoco as Jenny the Butcher, Ruth Connell as the Night Nurse, Yuyu Kitamura as Niko, Jenn Lyon as Esther, Lukas Gage as Thomas the Cat King, Michael Beach as Tragic Mick, Joshua Colley as Monty, Lindsey Gort as Maxine, Caitlin Reilly as Lily, Max Jenkins as Kingham, David Iacono as David the Demon.
Also, Kirby Howell-Baptiste will be reprising her role as Death from Netflix’s The Sandman.
Dead Boy Detectives Plot
Introducing Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, the dynamic duo behind the renowned Dead Boy Detectives agency. Despite their death-age difference, these teenage spirits have formed an unbreakable bond in the afterlife as they work tirelessly to solve complex mysteries.
Their unwavering friendship transcends the boundaries of death, leading them to confront formidable foes such as malevolent witches, the depths of Hell, and even Death herself. Assisted by the gifted clairvoyant Crystal and her trusted companion Niko, Edwin and Charles navigate the enigmatic world of paranormal investigations, successfully unravelling perplexing cases that baffle the mortal realm.
According to the comic series, In 1916, Edwin Paine met a tragic end at his boarding school (St. Hilarion’s) and found himself in Hell. It’s said that a group of bullies offered up his soul to hell. He was dragged away by a demon and spent more than 70 years being tormented. In The Season of Mists storyline, it shows that Hell was emptied of its inhabitants, leading to the escape of past teachers and students into the boarding school in 1990.
Charles Rowland was the only living student present during this horrifying time as others had left for the holidays. Although there were a few teachers, they also met with disturbing fates. Paine, a ghostly presence, aided Rowland in navigating through various dangers, including a dangerous group of bullies (perhaps reminded of his own ill fate). Despite their efforts, Rowland ultimately met a tragic end. In the afterlife, he chose to stay with Paine for further adventures rather than move on with Death.
Thus, in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives, we will follow Paine and Rowland’s journey to solve mysteries that no one else can. While also trying to escape the clutches of hell and death, wanting to bring them to the other side. They are also joined by Crystal Palace, a psychic medium whom they save from demonic possession. And Niko Sasaki, whose near-death experience enable her to see ghosts and eventually help the duo in their investigation.
Dead Boy Detectives Release Date and Trailer
Dead Boy Detectives will be available to watch on Netflix on April 25, 2024. In the meantime, check out the trailer below.
Dead Boy Detectives Episode Guide
Episode 1: The Case of Crystal Palace
After assisting a teenage medium (Crystal) with a demonic problem, Edwin and Charles travel to America in search of a missing girl, aided by an unlikely ally.
Episode 2: The Case of the Dandelion Shrine
The detectives find themselves stuck in a quiet Washington town, where they are asked to assist Crystal’s eccentric housemate Niko in removing her supernatural parasites.
Episode 3: The Case of the Devlin House
The team’s mission is to break the cycle of imprisoning a spectral family inside a haunted house, causing one detective to experience a severe case of déjà vu.
Episode 4: The Case of the Lighthouse Leapers
The group investigates a troubling pattern of fatalities occurring at a lighthouse. While uncovering information about the mysterious deaths, Crystal is startled by a clear voice that she hears coming from the sea.
Episode 5: The Case of the Two Dead Dragons
Crystal, Edwin, and Charles are exploring the mysterious deaths of two well-liked jocks, while Niko arranges for Jenny and her admirers to meet at a butcher shop.
Episode 6: The Case of the Creeping Forest
Crystal is faced with a crisis at work, prompting her to think on her feet, while Monty enlists the help of the boys to find his lost friend. However, as they dig deeper into the strange case, they realize it is not at all what it appears to be.
Episode 7: The Case of the Very Long Stairway
Charles turns to his best mate’s detailed notes to locate Edwin when he finds himself in a terrifying predicament. Crystal bravely faces her ex in a determined manner.
Episode 8: The Case of the Hungry Snake
As memories come flooding back, Crystal is forced to confront her past. Meanwhile, Esther’s wicked plan is set in motion, pushing the group to confront their most dangerous enemy yet.
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