Netflix‘s ‘Dead Boy Detectives‘ based on the DC comics was released in April 2023 with its first season. The show comes under the ‘Sandman‘ franchise with supernatural, mysterious, and adventurous aspects arguing with the rich world. The universe was launched to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sandman.
The series opened well during the first week and was in the top 2 in April. But even after being on the top list, show got canceled after its first season. It had a twisted ending to it, though that’s not the sole reason it was cancelled.
Why Did ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ Get Canceled After Its First Season?
The news of cancellation of ‘Dead Boy Detectives‘ came as a shock for many, especially considering its success and viewership in April. Just four months into the show with eight episodes, it got shelved.
The decision was shaped after a notable drop in the audience after the first few weeks of being on the top. But positive reviews withstanding, the show lacked the foundation for the second season.
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It seems that the original idea of the show wasn’t enough to keep the it running on Netflix. Given the data of the show, Netflix saw the numbers for the long term, and decided to cancel it.
Before finding its way on Netflix, ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ had a difficult route on Max in 2021. However, as soon as James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the DCU, the show shifted to Netflix.
The First And Only Season Of ‘Dead Boy Detectives’ Had A Great Start
On April 25, 2023, the first season of the show aired on Netflix with eight seasons and mysteries, and each character exploring their past and riddles in the narrative. Strong character development with a whimsical tone and the chemistry between George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri were the highlights of the show.
The numbers of the show dropped from 4.7 million in the first week to 1.8 million in the third week. One of the interesting aspects of the show was its connection to the ‘Sandman’ universe.
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‘Dead Boy Detectives’ had great potential in the market of mysteries and supernatural series, but it had to also keep up the expectations of the audience. The strong connection to the ‘Sandman’ universe couldn’t escape the large audience on platform like Netflix, much to the disappointment of its fans.
