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Netflix: Dead Boy Detectives, Lukas Gage's new drama, ranked Top 4 series worldwide

Dead Boy Detectives is the new original Netflix series that has been captivating users worldwide, especially due to its intriguing supernatural premise. Here, check out its new position in the Top 10.

Lukas Cage in Dead Boy Detectives.
© IMDbLukas Cage in Dead Boy Detectives.

Dead Boy Detectives is the new Netflix series that has captivated the hearts of users, not only globally but also in the United States, with its story based on a DC comic and its talented cast.

The plot shares the universe with the iconic The Sandman and follows Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine, who decided not to enter the afterlife but to stay on Earth and investigate crimes involving supernatural elements.

Neil Gaiman wrote the comic published by the Vertigo imprint, and Steve Yockey was the creator responsible for the TV show, whose first season has become one of the most-watched on the platform currently.

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Dead Boy Detectives reaches Top 4 series on Netflix

Dead Boy Detectives is the new original series from Netflix that has earned a spot in the Top 10 globally and in the United States. The supernatural drama currently holds the 4th position in multiple countries.

According to Flix Patrol, the TV show became a strong trend within the catalog just one day after its release, making the first season considered one of the service’s big successes.

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The story has everything: comedy, supernatural beings, mystery, drama and even action. Therefore, it’s one of the best options to watch on the streaming platform right now, alongside Baby Reindeer and Brigands: The Quest for Gold.

Each of the eight episodes of the first season is carried out by a long list of young talents, but Jayden Revri, George Rexstrew and Kassius Nelson are the ones who star in the main plot.

In addition to the three stars, the cast includes some important names in the industry, such as Jenn Lyon and Lukas Gage, who is known for playing Tyler in Euphoria and Dillon in The White Lotus.

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What is Dead Boy Detectives about?

The official synopsis of the series revolves around two teenage ghosts who team up with a medium to solve mysteries for their supernatural clients, until a powerful witch complicates their plans.

Despite being born in different decades, Edwin and Charles become friends after they die and do whatever it takes to stay together, even if it means escaping from witches, hells, or death itself.

A medium named Crystal helps them along with her friend Niko to solve all the paranormal situations that occur. However, chaos escalates quickly, and the situation starts to spiral out of control for them.

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