10 Recent Horror TV Shows That Had No Right To Be This Good

10. Dead Boy Detectives

Based on the DC Comics run of the same name, this Netflix horror mystery dramedy works as a zany and light on its feet counterpart to the more serious and otherworldly Sandman series (also on the streaming giant). It works due to its quirky tone, earnest nature and nimble writing, which effortlessly juggles numerous ideas whilst still retaining a sense of fun and wonder.

The series follows Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) and Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew), two detectives at the aptly-titled Dead Boy Detective Agency who chose not to transition to the afterlife and instead use their new status as undead beings to solve crimes of a supernatural nature. In addition to its infectious tone, the show works due to the performances and chemistry of its leads, who bounce off each other remarkably well regardless of the situation they find themselves in.

The themes are also weighty, focused on ideas such as life beyond death, identity (its LGBTQ representation is impressively handled) and is not afraid to go dark when necessary. Beyond that, the production values are strong, with its Gothic aesthetic expertly counterbalanced with a fun, vivid use of colour.