Dead Boy Detectives: A 2024 Horror TV Drama Explained

Dead Boy Detectives is a 2024 fantasy and thriller TV show based on a comic book by DC Comics’ Vertigo. Based on characters created for DC comics, the supernatural horror drama is part of The Sandman universe. The first season of the TV series consists of eight episodes. This super detective comedy-drama executed by Steve Yockey features George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri in lead roles.

Dead Boy Detectives details

Directed by	Steve Yockey
Genre	Horror, thriller
Executive producer(s)	Greg Berlanti, Jeremy Carver, and Sarah Schechter
Stars	Jayden Revri and Lukas Gage
Language	English
Release date	April 25, 2024 (United States)

Dead Boy Detectives Cast

The star cast of Dead Boy Detectives includes George Rexstrew as Edwin Payne and Jayden Revri as Charles Rowland. Both will play ghosts who remain on the earth to solve some quests. On the other hand, Lukas Gage will play the role of Thomas the Cat King, an itinerant cat spirit and charming trickster who takes a keen interest in Edwin.

Kassius Nelson actress — Image credit: The Mirror

Briana Cuoco as Jenny the Butcher

George Rexstrew as Edwin Payne

Jayden Revri as Charles Rowland

Jenn Lyon as Esther

Kassius Nelson as Crystal Palace

Ruth Connell as the Night Nurse

Yuyu Kitamura as Niko

Lukas Gage as Thomas the Cat King

Michael Beach as Tragic Mick

Lindsey Gort as Maxine

Joshua Colley as Monty

Caitlin Reilly as Lily

Max Jenkins as Kingham

David Iacono as David the Demon

Plot of the TV series

The plot of the Netflix TV series Dead Boy Detectives points the story of Edwin Payne (Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Revri) who are friends and ghosts. After their death, they chose to remain on the earth and use their powers for good. Both teenage sleuths track down the world’s most pesky ghosts and demons. Payne and Rowland take quests of running in with evil witches and fighting with bloody monsters. They also seek help from a clairvoyant named Crystal (Kassius Nelson) and Niko (Yuyu Kitamura).