Dead Boy Detectives review – this fun paranormal romp will make you feel young again
by The Guardian
The Guardian— The latest Neil Gaiman story about two ghosts on the run has spells, shenanigans and supernatural horrors galore. It’s impossible not to be entertained by such escapist adventures Given the amount of exposition clunked out, the first episode of Dead Boy Detectives sure is confusing. But I think I have it worked out. There are two boys – best friends Charles (Jayden Revri) and Edwin (George Rexstrew). They are both dead – lippy Charles carked it in the 1980s, stiffly Edwardian Edwin in 1916....
Reading Eagle—‘Dead Boy Detectives’ review: Hardy Boys for the supernatural realm. A pair of teenage ghosts solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele in “Dead Boy Detectives.”
The Voice—‘Dead Boy Detectives’ review: Hardy Boys for the supernatural realm. A pair of teenage ghosts solve mysteries for their supernatural clientele in “Dead Boy Detectives.”
The A.V. Club—Dead Boy Detectives review: A sweet and silly supernatural drama. In case the title wasn’t enough of a hint, Dead Boy Detectives wastes no time establishing its paranormal setting. There are demons, possessions, World War II and Victorian-era spirits, an evil witch, a larger-than-life snake, a glowing squid, and magical mirrors galore in the first episode alone. Netflix’s drama, which premieres April 25, also makes its connection to The Sandman clear as day. Kirby Howell-Baptiste reprises her role as Death in a far-too-brief cameo to remind audiences of the...