There’s a new supernatural series fans should look forward to on Netflix: Dead Boy Detectives. Originally set to be released on Max, the show is now under Netflix and will be part of The Sandman universe. The streamer has now released the official trailer for the show. But aside from introducing the main characters Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, it also reveals its The Sandman connection with Death’s appearance.
You can see the preview below:
The Dead Boy Detectives trailer opens with the appearance of Edwin and Charles as they step into the forest while a narrator welcomes the viewers to their agency. As Edwin touches a tomb, rings his bell, and knocks on it, the scene then cuts to an undead trying his way out of the grave. Crystal then appears, questioning the guys’ occupations and calling their brand “stupid.”
From there, their work begins as a woman hires them after hearing they’re the best in their field. “We help ghosts whose cases would go unsolved,” Edwin reveals as they start their investigation. A montage of scenes introduces the other characters and supernatural entities fans are about to meet, from ghosts to monsters and even witches.
The action commences when Edwin and Charles face different enemies alongside Crystal and her friend Niko. One man even transforms by putting himself in a fire and tries to seduce Edwin by kissing him. Death has also made her surprising appearance.
Is Dead Boy Detectives connected to The Sandman?
From its characters to its settings and style, the trailer seems to have referenced The Sandman with their similarities. Well, it’s not surprising at all, knowing it’s based on the characters created by Neil Gaiman, who’s also behind The Sandman. Netflix has also confirmed that it’s part of The Sandman universe. The trailer even shows the connection between the two with the appearance of Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste).
In addition, Edwin and Charles appear in Sandman #25 (April 1991), which serves as the characters’ origin story. This issue is tied to Volume 4 of The Sandman, Season of Misfits. There, Lucifer leaves Hell, resulting in the death to return to life in the Waking World.
What is Dead Boy Detectives about?
Dead Boys Detectives follows the story of the ghosts and the best friends Edwin (George Rexstrew) and Charles (Jayden Revri), “the brains” and “the brawn” of the Dead Boy Detectives agency. But despite being dead, they remain on Earth for one mission: they have to use their powers for good. The two begin a series of spooky investigations that take them on different adventures, like facing evil witches and fighting monsters. With the help of Crystal (Kassius Nelson) and Niko (Yuyu Kitamura), the group is about to go on a journey like no other.
You can read the synopsis below:
Meet Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, ‘the brains’ and ‘the brawn’ behind the Dead Boy Detectives agency. Beware, these sleuths aren’t human — they’re both ghosts and best friends. Although they’re dead and born decades apart, they’ve chosen to remain on Earth and use their powers for good. Edwin and Charles’ investigations take them on some spooky quests, from run-ins with evil witches to fights with bloody monsters. With a little help from a clairvoyant named Crystal and her friend Niko, the gang cracks some of the mortal realm’s most mystifying paranormal occurrences and will eventually land their biggest case yet.
Dead Boy Detectives is set to be released on Netflix on Thursday, April 25. Fans who are waiting to see The Sandman Season 2 can watch for this new series. With their connection, who knows, viewers may see more character crossovers and even continuity.
