Why Dead Boy Detectives was cancelled (why season 2 isn’t happening)

As a devoted fan of Dead Boy Detectives, I can’t help but feel a pang of sorrow and disbelief at the news that Netflix won’t be renewing our beloved show for a second season. I’ve been following this series since its humble beginnings as a lesser-known DC Comics series, and to see it grow into such an engaging, well-crafted YA supernatural drama has been nothing short of a joy.

Fans of the Dead Boy Detectives series were disappointed to hear that Netflix decided against renewing the show for another season. This isn’t unexpected, given Netflix’s track record of canceling promising young adult supernatural dramas. However, it remains deeply disheartening, especially since there aren’t many YA dramas on television nowadays – and the quality of this particular show is exceptional

The show centered around spirits named Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland, who formed a connection in the afterlife. Instead of following Death to learn their destinies, they chose to remain on Earth and aid other ghosts in resolving their enigmas and finding tranquility. Interestingly, Edwin was adamant about avoiding Death, having spent 70 years in Hell due to a technicality. After miraculously escaping, he had no intention of returning there

The public adored Edwin and Charles, and their team that included Crystal Palace, Niko Sasaki (later joined by Jenny Green and Night Nurse). Unfortunately, despite the popularity of this group in the Dead Boy Detectives Agency, the show had to end prematurely, leaving us all wishing for more on-screen adventures

Dead Boy Detectives’ viewership declined after a strong opening performance

Television channels and online streaming platforms don’t usually explain why they cancel their shows, but it seems obvious that the show “Dead Boy Detectives” was terminated too early because of its poor viewership numbers, which is often referred to in the streaming world as its “performance.”

The streaming debut of the show was successful, reaching the second spot on Netflix’s Global Top 10 within its first four days, attracting 3.1 million viewers and accumulating 22 million watch hours. However, it slipped to third place in its second week, yet it saw an increase in both viewership (reaching 4.3 million viewers) and watch hours (34 million). Notably, the show boasted a high completion rate during this period. Unfortunately, in its third week, it experienced a significant drop to seventh position, averaging only 1.8 million viewers and 13 million watch hours. By the fourth week, it had dropped out of the Top 10 entirely

Considering its origins from a less popular DC Comics series, Dead Boy Detectives has shown impressive performance overall. However, it was overshadowed by the global phenomenon of Baby Reindeer – an unforeseen success that skyrocketed to become one of Netflix’s greatest hits ever

As a gamer, I found myself swept away in the whirlwind of popularity that surrounded a show on Netflix. It seemed like every corner of the platform was abuzz with talk about this new sensation, making it impossible for any other release during April and even into May to get much attention. Unfortunately, this meant that the debut of “Dead Boy Detectives” happened at an inopportune moment. If it hadn’t been overshadowed by “Baby Reindeer” or if the algorithm had shown a bit more kindness towards it, I believe it would have found a larger audience

Its cancellation is another example of the issues with the streaming format

The cancellation of Dead Boy Detectives highlights a broader issue with streaming platforms like Netflix and their approach to evaluating show success, which is primarily based on the first month’s performance. This method leaves little room for shows to cultivate an audience over time because it often takes more than just a month for a series to find its audience or develop a dedicated fanbase. The initial existence of a show for only one month may not be enough for this process to occur naturally

This point also underscores the challenge of meeting sky-high audience expectations due to limited opportunities for steady performers or emerging shows to gradually gain traction. Not every production will experience an immediate surge like “Stranger Things” or “Baby Reindeer,” and this model often sets unrealistic standards for them. However, it’s essential to acknowledge and appreciate both high-performing and consistent shows in the industry

In the time following its premiere, Dead Boy Detectives has gained a devoted fanbase who were disheartened to learn that it was no longer going to air. This is not hard to comprehend given that the series had managed to thrive despite the odds on numerous occasions, becoming something of an underdog success story

Initially slated for Max due to its origin as a spin-off from an episode of “Doom Patrol,” the series found new life on Netflix when DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery cut all DC TV shows in development. Rebranded as a spin-off of “The Sandman,” it garnered fervent support from fans who organized watch parties and streaming events to secure a second season renewal on Netflix. Despite the series’ recent confirmation of its fate by the streamer, supporters remain active, mobilizing to save it through ongoing campaigns

The initial series concluded with generally good resolution, yet there remained some significant storylines unresolved, which could have been crucial for the development of subsequent seasons

Needless to say, Dead Boy Detectives deserved so much better.

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2024-09-04 21:02