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Dead Boy Detectives

TV·2024–2024·Netflix·Horror, Mystery, Supernatural·54m·6.8·Created by Steve Yockey

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Two teen ghosts work alongside a clairvoyant to solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele - until a powerful witch complicates their plans. Welcome to the Dead Boy Detectives agency. Edwin and Charles are best friends, ghosts... and the best detectives on the Mortal plane. They will do anything to stick together - including escaping evil witches, Hell and Death herself. With the help of a clairvoyant named Crystal and her friend Niko, they are able to crack some of the mortal realm's most mystifying paranormal cases. Dead Boy Detectives is based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman and is a new addition to The Sandman Universe for Netflix.

Cast

George RexstrewGeorge RexstrewEdwin PayneJayden RevriJayden RevriCharles RowlandKassius NelsonKassius NelsonCrystal PalaceYuyu KitamuraYuyu KitamuraNiko SasakiBriana CuocoBriana CuocoJenny GreenRuth ConnellRuth ConnellNight NurseJenn LyonJenn LyonEsther Finch

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