Dead Boy Detectives S01
Director: Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz, developed from characters created by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner
Cast: George Rexstrew (Edwin Payne), Jayden Revri (Charles Rowland), Kassius Nelson (Crystal Palace), Yuyu Kitamura (Niko Sasaki), Jenn Lyon (Esther), Briana Cuoco (Jenny the Butcher) — ensemble ensemble includes Lukas Gage and others
Dead Boy Detectives – Season 1 introduces viewers to a supernatural detective agency operated by two teenage ghosts, Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), both determined to remain in the mortal world to solve mysteries. Across eight episodes, they are joined by psychic medium Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson) and Niko Sasaki (Yuyu Kitamura) as they unravel cases for restless spirits—and confront personal and spectral adversaries. Showrunners Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz weave the series into The Sandman universe, preserving the tone of Neil Gaiman’s characters while crafting fresh ghost‑hunts and emotional stakes within a procedural structure.NetflixTV InsiderEW.com
Each episode tackles a standalone supernatural mystery—from haunted high schools to malevolent witches—while building deeper arcs around Edwin’s struggle with identity, Charles’ loyalty, and Crystal’s psychic burden. Favorite episodes among the cast include “The Case of the Two Dead Dragons” (Episode 5), pivotal for Edwin’s emotional breakthrough, and “The Case of the Devlin House” (Episode 3), which significantly deepened Charles’ character journey.TV Insider+10EW.com+10Netflix+10
Critics lauded the series for its playful tone, imaginative case design, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Aggregate ratings reflect widespread acclaim: 92% Tomatometer and 92% audience (“Popcornmeter”) from Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix viewers embraced the show—Season 1 debuted at number two on the Global Top 10 English list with 22 million hours viewed in its first week, maintaining strong rankings over following weeks.Rotten Tomatoes+1
Character chemistry, especially between George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri, drew particular praise—described as emotionally compelling and nuanced, even touching on unrequited feelings from Edwin’s perspective. The series was widely seen as charming, eerie, witty, and emotionally resonant
Dead Boy Detectives – Season 1 introduces viewers to a supernatural detective agency operated by two teenage ghosts, Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), both determined to remain in the mortal world to solve mysteries. Across eight episodes, they are joined by psychic medium Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson) and Niko Sasaki (Yuyu Kitamura) as they unravel cases for restless spirits—and confront personal and spectral adversaries. Showrunners Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz weave the series into The Sandman universe, preserving the tone of Neil Gaiman’s characters while crafting fresh ghost‑hunts and emotional stakes within a procedural structure.NetflixTV InsiderEW.com
Each episode tackles a standalone supernatural mystery—from haunted high schools to malevolent witches—while building deeper arcs around Edwin’s struggle with identity, Charles’ loyalty, and Crystal’s psychic burden. Favorite episodes among the cast include “The Case of the Two Dead Dragons” (Episode 5), pivotal for Edwin’s emotional breakthrough, and “The Case of the Devlin House” (Episode 3), which significantly deepened Charles’ character journey.TV Insider+10EW.com+10Netflix+10
Critics lauded the series for its playful tone, imaginative case design, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Aggregate ratings reflect widespread acclaim: 92% Tomatometer and 92% audience (“Popcornmeter”) from Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix viewers embraced the show—Season 1 debuted at number two on the Global Top 10 English list with 22 million hours viewed in its first week, maintaining strong rankings over following weeks.Rotten Tomatoes+1
Character chemistry, especially between George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri, drew particular praise—described as emotionally compelling and nuanced, even touching on unrequited feelings from Edwin’s perspective. The series was widely seen as charming, eerie, witty, and emotionally resonant