Apple TV+ has announced July 12 is when new coming of age science fiction drama Me will arrive. It looks similar to a lot of other things for me and probably too YA for my tastes, but this is very much something US TV excels at producing. Me follows a 12-year-old kid named Ben who is in the throes of middle school (complete with bullies, … Continue reading Me — new sci-fi series comes to Apple TV+ next month
The BBC has dropped a first trailer for upcoming Emma Myers series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Coming July 1, all episodes will be available on iPlayer. The six-part series is based on Holly Jackson’s smash hit novels and stars Emma Myers, Anna Maxwell Martin, Gary Beadle, Mathew Baynton and newcomer Zain Iqbal. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend … Continue reading A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder — first trailer and date
New 16+ German YA / horror series Pauline popped up on Disney+ with a simple strapline: Pauline (Sira Faal) gets pregnant after a one-night stand with Lukas (Ludger Bökelmann). Something is very wrong with the pregnancy. When Luke reveals that he is the son of the devil incarnate and heir to hell, nothing is ever the same again. Between the fronts of demons and angels, … Continue reading Pauline — new Disney+ show worth a look
For a few weeks I’ve been pointing out Dead Boy Detectives hasn’t set the Netflix Top 10 chart alight. Instinct tells me the show is likely to be cancelled. Instinct is fine, but the folks at What’s on Netflix did a deep dive into the audience figures a few weeks ago. It’s really not looking good. Bottom line is the show will not survive by … Continue reading Dead Boy Detectives — how bad are those numbers?
A look at this week’s Netflix Top 10 (copied below) is bleak reading for fans of The Dead Boy Detectives. The trend I saw last week continues, while new Siobhán Cullen show Bodkin appears mid-table. Given the minimal marketing for Bodkin, the numbers are fine. Also of interest is the return to the Top 10 of Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 — today (as I … Continue reading Bodkin charts as the Dead Boys fade and Bridgerton returns
After the first few days, I was concerned with the audience for Dead Boy Detectives. We’ve now got the first full week’s numbers and I have to say they aren’t compelling. Here they are, and again I’ve deleted the Run Time column to fit my blog format, Views is Hours divided by Run Time: # TV (English) WEEKS IN TOP 10 HOURS VIEWED VIEWS 1 … Continue reading Dead Boy Detectives fails to ignite the audience
Wednesday season 2 has started production in Ireland and there’s a whole host of casting details. There are plenty of guests, some roles have been upgraded and there’s even a Thing-led video teaser. Who’s back? Jenna Ortega will lead Wednesday season 2 as part-time detective, part-time mystery author, and full-time outcast; she’s also set to executive produce. Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair), Joy Sunday (Bianca Barclay), Moosa Mostafa … Continue reading Wednesday season 2 cast announced as production commences
Netflix has published the audience figures for April 22-28, and my immediate reaction is the numbers for Dead Boy Detectives aren’t great. OK, not a full week, but take a look (Views = Hours divided by Run Time — I had to delete the Run Time column to fit the blog format)… # TV (English) WEEKS HOURS VIEWED VIEWS 1 Baby Reindeer: Limited Series 3 … Continue reading Dead Boy Detectives needs better numbers to get a season 2
Short review — I binged and would watch a second season. I suspect there’s every chance Dead Boy Detectives will get renewed. Long review — carry on reading! By way of tracking public opinion, Rotten Tomatoes currently has 91% critics, 83% audience. The latter doesn’t seem to be from a particularly large pool, so expect the numbers to change. For now it’s Certified Fresh. Context … Continue reading Dead Boy Detectives season 1 — some thoughts
Variety reports Wednesday season 2 has added Thandiwe Newton to the cast. Newton joins Steve Buscemi as a newcomer to the show (reported here). We’ve no details as to the role, my guess (based on nothing at all) is the new head teacher at Nevermore Academy! Newton has appeared in numerous shows / films, including Westworld (pictured) and Line of Duty. As we are getting … Continue reading Wednesday season 2 adds Thandiwe Newton to the cast
There’s a trailer for Dead Boy Detectives and I have to say it does look rather splendid. Without meaning to slight The Sandman, this looks to be a lot more fun. I can also see why Netflix chose to cancel Lockwood & Co, as this looks more than a little similar (at first glance). I talk about the trailer and the show for CultBox: Dead … Continue reading Dead Boy Detectives trailer released
At first glance, my calendar for April 2024 is a little spartan, particularly when compared withe month just gone. I won’t watch Rebel Moon Part 2 (Part 1 was terrible enough), and can’t get Star Trek Discovery, so no final season for me at the moment. That leaves one highlight (more will appear) — Dead Boy Detectives. A spin-off from the ideas in Neil Gaiman’s … Continue reading Dead Boy Detectives is my pick for April
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