As anticipation builds for Wednesday season 2, Netflix teases audiences with another supernatural teen-focused series, Dead Boy Detectives, aiming to ease the long wait.Custom Image by Yeider Chacon
Easing the Wait with Dead Boy Detectives
With Wednesday season 2’s release pushed to 2025, Netflix introduces Dead Boy Detectives in April 2025, a supernatural series that might just keep fans of the Addams Family’s enigmatic daughter engaged.
Wednesday shattered Netflix records upon its release, thanks largely to Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of the iconic Wednesday Addams. Despite its success and the quick renewal for a second season, production delays have postponed its return.
Jenna Ortega’s Rising Star
In the interim, Jenna Ortega continues to capture attention with upcoming roles in various films:
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice directed by Tim Burton, releasing September 6, 2024
- Klara and the Sun by Taika Waititi, expected late 2024
- Death of a Unicorn from Alex Scharfman, release TBD
- An untitled project by Trey Edward Shults, release TBD
- Winter Spring Summer or Fall by Tiffany Paulsen, release TBD
Dead Boy Detectives: The Supernatural Placeholder
Before the return of Wednesday, Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives, arriving April 25, 2024, promises to fill the void for fans of supernatural teen dramas. Based on Neil Gaiman’s characters, the series focuses on two deceased teens solving paranormal mysteries on Earth.
Originally conceived as a Doom Patrol spinoff for HBO Max, Dead Boy Detectives found its home on Netflix, aligning more closely with its supernatural narrative ambitions and potentially sharing the spotlight with Wednesday.
The Challenge Ahead for Dead Boy Detectives
As Netflix gears up for Wednesday season 2, the success of Dead Boy Detectives remains crucial. Despite a somewhat established fanbase and connections to Netflix’s The Sandman, the platform’s track record with supernatural teen shows calls for cautious optimism.
Past shows like Lockwood & Co., The Society, and The Midnight Club have seen premature ends despite critical acclaim, leaving Dead Boy Detectives to navigate the precarious path of building a viewership that secures its longevity and avoids the fate of its predecessors.
