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Dead Boy Detectives review: a Sandman spinoff that stands on its own

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Longing for the monster-of-the-week days of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural? Then Dead Boy Detectives, Netflix's new fantasy show, is just the ticket.

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Variety

‘The Sandman’ Spinoff ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ Adapts Neil Gaiman’s Comic as a Zany Teen Procedural: TV Review

“The Sandman,” Neil Gaiman’s classic supernatural comic turned Netflix series, is a sweeping epic in which abstract concepts like Dream (Tom Sturridge) and Death (Kirby) take human form, traversing Earth and the astral plane to settle matters of metaphysical importance. Spinoffs of successful shows often lower the stakes; even “House of the Dragon” merely deals […]

11 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Digital Trends

Dead Boy Detectives review: a Sandman spinoff that stands on its own

Longing for the monster-of-the-week days of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Supernatural? Then Dead Boy Detectives, Netflix's new fantasy show, is just the ticket.

11 days ago·United States

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Frankfurter Allgemeine

Netflix series “Dead Boy Detectives” starts: After the comic by Neil Gaiman

In "Dead Boy Detectives" two ghost detectives are on their way in the Hereafter and the Hereafter. The series after the comic by Neil Gaiman is a pagan fun.

11 days ago·Frankfurt, Germany

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MovieWeb

Dead Boy Detectives Review: Netflix Offers a Great Spin on Neil Gaiman's Popular Comic Series

Chances are you may be a fan of Steve Yockey without even knowing. Hes the brainchild behind several stellar TV hits. As a producer of Supernatural, he pumped more life into the popular haunting series during its last few seasons. As executive producer and showrunner of The Flight Attendant, Yockey spread some sass and frenzy across a two-season murder mystery comedy/drama led by Kaley Cuoco. Dead Boy Detectives, his new offering, has hints of b…

11 days ago·Las Vegas, United States

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First Showing

Another Look at Neil Gaiman's Sandman Series 'Dead Boy Detectives'

"These two boys are cheating death." Netflix has unveiled one final 30-second teaser trailer for Dead Boy Detectives, which begins streaming today on Netflix worldwide. This new supernatural series is based on the beloved comic series from Neil Gaiman, and a new addition to "The Sandman Universe" for Netflix. It looks cool! Do you have a pesky ghost haunting you? Has a demon stolen your core memories? You may want to ring the Dead Boy Detectives…

11 days ago·Cannes, France

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