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Get on the case!
You know all the marketing Dead Boy Detectives didn't get? We're changing that, starting now.
If you love this show and want more people to find out about it, please follow and engage with these fresh new accounts:
TikTok
Youtube
And yours truly, this Tumblr, of course!
There will be videos targetting different audiences, crossover with other series, fun bits, spooky bits, and more.
We need the fandom for the initial push, so please don't forget to comment and like, but don't talk about the cancelation. That is not the point. People should feel inspired to watch without being discouraged immediately!
We'll also need suggestions and ideas, and all the help we can get. If you are an editor or designer, or have digital marketing knowledge you can share, drop us an ask or reach us on [email protected]
This is just the beginning. ;)
@netflix cancelling dead boy detectives before my first bar crawl is homophobic actually :/
but in all seriousness it's a really fun and sweet show and incredibly well done and deserves more than one season
the characters are amazing and it's so easy to become incredibly invested in each of their stories, there are heart wrenching moments as well as scenes that actually made me laugh out loud, and there are so many visually stunning shots
For one side, the only thing that keep me smiling lately has just get cancelled. And for other... you know how Netflix had been worsening good shows, like Umbrella's academy final? Well now at least we can keep with the history in fanfics I guess.
I want to take a moment between being sad and panicking to say:
Now is a great moment to reflect on how fast fandoms grow, and then are gone in a flash after one season. We have given streaming companies way too much power over us as fans. This needs to end. We need to support each other.
No, I’m not saying read every fic for every ship, or reblog art that squicks you. But what I am saying is we NEED to make a more concentrated effort to uplift one another. That artist who you love, but have never said anything to? Tell them that you love them! Then tell them again. That fic you’ve had open in a tab for like a month? Go and read it finally. Fandoms die because we kill them by not engaging with one another— especially when we think there’s nothing “fresh”, just because the show stopped airing.
But there is fresh work. All the time. We’re creating it for each other. At one point, this was something people understood about fandom. Even if it’s just a handful of us playing “what-if” in a detective agency ran by two dead boys and one (slightly less sad) psychic girl, looking for their friend. 👻🤍
“Love to see Neil Gaiman failing” HE DIDN’T FUCKING CREATE THIS SHOW
He had absolutely nothing to do with it, he didn’t write the comics it was based on or work on the show, he created a couple characters over 35 years ago and that was it
Stop giving him credit for shit he didn’t do, he is constantly being credited for other creators work, he doesn’t deserve any of that
Toby Litt wrote the comics that got adapted into a show by Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz, those are the people who deserve credit
hey, google isn't helping me out much so i figured i'd ask here
does anyone know if [email protected] is the email you send general complaints about.. topics.. (i'm going to war for dead boy detectives)
i've found a lot of other emails but i don't know which one is right for this/which one will actually maybe possibly work
Someday they will be ready to go on a new adventure together and their story will be told 💔
say it with me
“save dead boy detectives”
'If you wanted us to be crushed or devestated, we are but we're also bloody angry, and you won't be taking us anywhere. We won't be having it. We still have a purpose, we're the dead boy detective agency!' ⊹ ࣪ ˖
ATTENTION DEAD BOYS FANDOM:
We have some unfinished business and a case to solve: The Case of the Curious Cancellation! 💀🔎
Here are the ways you can help (be sure to read until the end).
I'm not sure how many people here on Tumblr are also over on DBDA Twitter, but there have been MANY developments in the last 24 hours and it's important for all of us to be on the same page if we're going to have a chance in hell of saving our show.
First and foremost, we need to get Dead Boy Detectives in the Netflix Top 10 again. This means running it as much as possible. Read about that below:
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As the graphic says, the goal is to have it running on a loop constantly, as much as you physically can. Be sure to have some level of volume on or else it won't count. If you're on Twitter be sure to post your rewatch (photos of your tv, commentary, etc.) with the hashtag #ReviveDeadBoyDetectives !!!
Also, there's no better time to do this: the Tweet below brings up a great point! 👍
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Second, and easiest thing: KEEP TALKING ABOUT THE SHOW AND CREATING CONTENT ABOUT THE SHOW. Analysis, fics, fanart, shitposts, gif sets, memes, tik tok videos, so on - do not stop! Reblog other people's stuff and talk about it! Give fics kudos, comment, make fic rec lists and post that WIP or sketch! The most important thing to remember is to TAG YOUR POSTS AND CREATIONS. We need to trend!!! On Tumblr make sure you continue tagging your posts as you probably already are (look at my tags on this post if you need help, and remember not to use "DBD" on here because that is another fandom! We use DBDA here). On Twitter you want to use the hashtag #ReviveDeadBoyDetectives for the rewatch and #SaveDeadBoyDetectives is a popular one, too. You can also use #DeadBoyDetectives. Hell, I usually use all three if I can! Hashtag every post you make about Dead Boys, no matter how annoying or "cringe" you may feel. Flood the fucking tag and do not stop.
Third, everyone needs to sign and keep circulating the petition. We've surpassed 5,000 signatures in a day which is fantastic, but we need more. Get everyone you know to sign it; tell them it takes no more than 15 seconds. Be annoying until they do it just to shut you up.
Fourth, request "Dead Boy Detectives Season 2" through Netflix's support website. It's a small thing but if we all do this a couple times a day it will get their attention. They really do vet these suggestions, and an influx of requests for a canceled show will raise eyebrows.
Lastly, if you decide to write Netflix (via email or a letter - their office address has been floating around) please remember to stay concise and professional. Don't curse at them, don't call names. State that you are disappointed with the cancellation of the show, maybe add an anecdote about what it meant to you, and I would even recommend attaching some articles that emphasize people's displeasure with the platform abandoning shows on a whim and Netflix's flippant attitude toward queer shows in particular. Dead Boy Detective Agency on Twitter has retweeted every article on this topic so far, you can find their page here.
You can also use graphics such as the ones below to affirm that the cancellation was unjust.
(Source 1, Source 2)
I know this feels like a lot: know your limits and take care of yourself. Whether you do every single one of these things or just a few of these things, every llittle bit helps!
Even in the worst case scenario where nothing changes, this gesture will mean so much to everyone who made this show. We owe it to the writers, cast, crew, and each other to TRY. We can all agree that this show deserves at least another season and if Netflix isn't going to do it, they need to be open to selling it to someone who will. We cannot keep allowing them to axe these queer and diverse shows with little regard for their customers and their employees, but also because it sets a harmful standard in the industry that is destroying television.
Let's crack this case and bring our agency back! I truly believe in this community!! 💜 We can do this!!
If there are any spelling errors or issues with links let me know! I did this on mobile because I want to mobilize this information as quickly as possible! I'll be adding on to this with new developments and can answer any questions you all might have. Lets save our show!
mourning umbrella academy fans i have a proposition for you (also i am one of you LMAO)
there is a show that has similar energy to the umbrella academy called 'dead boy detectives' that got cancelled by netflix on friday
if you could show some support by watching it (also it's just a really good show and i think it could help with the season 4 pain) we would all really appreciate it
fight netflix with us pls they are evil
also i am not trying to clog the tag in any way i am just doing everything i am told to do in order to have a chance at getting this show renewed. it is my favorite show pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls pls
Hey @netflix honestly how do you expect people to watch your shows and invest their time and money into you when EVERY SINGLE TIME you have something people love you just throw it away?
What’s the fucking point if a show with a 92/90 on Rotten Tomatoes and that’s made MULTIPLE Best Of lists isn’t even given a chance to grow?
Let’s look at some comparisons of a few other recent Netflix shows that got a second (or more) season, shall we? How are they stacking up on RT?
Stranger Things: 91/90
The Sandman: 88/80
Bridgerton: 84/74
Shadow & Bone: 83/84
Wednesday: 73/85
Locke & Key: 68/56
Avatar: The Last Airbender: 61/72
Fate: The Winx Saga: 45/82
So good reviews and critical acclaim won’t do it. Multiple weeks on your top 10 won’t do it, making the Nielsen top 10 won’t do it. Engagement from a devoted fan base won’t do it. I’m curious, what’s the metric here? Just because it wasn’t an instant runaway sensation, it’s not worth it to you? Is that what it takes?
Here’s a hot tip: if you want people to continue to pay for a subscription to your service, maybe give stuff a chance to grow. Maybe invest a bit of time into actually advertising a show before it premiers.
One of the most popular tweets about Dead Boy Detectives when it came out was someone saying they didn’t want to watch it because they didn’t trust you not to cancel it and break their hearts. There were THOUSANDS of people agreeing with it. Thousands of viewers, thousands of accounts you missed out on because people didn’t trust you. So how is this move going to help that?
How are you planning to get people to stick around when one of the best shows on your platform isn’t given a chance? How are you expecting them to ever give your shows a chance when you’re proving again and again that you can’t be trusted to follow through?
Dead Boy Detectives is a great show. It’s a quality product. The cinematography, the lighting, the sound design, the sets, the props, the COSTUMES. The scripts are good, the acting is great, the effects are believable. the cast and crew poured their hearts into it and you can see it on the screen. The characters are relatable and real. This is a show that is rewatchable. A show that is fun. A show that is entertaining. That has a good message, that deals with heavy topics with care and sensitivity. That’s got comedy and drama and horror and mystery. That’s got representation and diversity. That means something to people. Means A LOT to people. But that’s not important to you.
Dead Boy Detectives was THE reason I renewed my account. I watched it multiple times. (See how many magnifying glasses there are after my name up there? Fun fact: I added one every time I watched the full season.) I was even making a list of other shows and movies I was planning to check out. But that’s not happening any more, because I’m canceling my account as soon as this post is up. And I know I’m not the only one.
Btw for anyone who doesn’t like to use twitter/x or just doesn’t feel like using it, I take suggestions on what to tweet! I made a new twitter just for #savedeadboydetectives but I mostly retweet current stuff. So if yall want to spread anything new just put it in the notes or tags or whatever and I’ll tweet it with the proper hashtags!
Hi all DBD fans,
I really recommend not just spamming @netflix with TV show requests for Dead Boy Detectives Season 2 (though please do!), but also writing to their customer service team. They can then forward this on and make sure our voice is heard.
You can see what I wrote below to give you a hint of what to write. I have anxiety so was worried about chatting with someone but you can just use the live chat to submit the message, they will confirm it, and then it's all done. Took me 1 min.
Please help us fight for this amazing show!
Guideline-
"I am contacting you regarding the cancellation of one of your shows. I am deeply disappointed that Dead Boy Detectives was not renewed for Season 2 despite it having fantastic writing, a strong fan community, and lots of potential. This cancellation has greatly knocked my trust in Netflix as a platform that is worthy of my custom. Please could it be noted that I, along with many other fans who are now campaigning, would greatly appreciate a reconsideration of this decision to cancel?
Kind regards,
A very disappointed fan."
Here's how to access the live chat-
Go ahead and spread your love for this show!
Also, the two growing petitions are under the cut-
Okay but it doesn't make sense, I mean everything pointed to a renewal: they had season 2 practically already written and just 2 weeks ago George made all those cameos hinting at season 2, replying to those who asked about future plans for the characters things like "I already know how it ends", "We just have to wait to see this and that" and he seemed quite hopeful (and honestly like he knew that there was a future for the show and the characters).
Of course, I'm not saying he already knew and fooled us because we know how much he cares about the show and about Edwin and about the fandom, quite the opposite more likely he was informed later (and I can't begin to imagine how heartbroken he must be now, along with the rest of the cast), but what I don't understand is he must have asked for permission to talk about Dead Boy Detectives and Edwin's character and to say things like that, otherwise he could've simply redirected the answers to a more neutral ground instead of teasing, so I don't know, there's just something that doesn't sit well with me with this cancellation.
Ok so I finally watched some more Sandman and read some more fanfiction so now I kinda want:
Orpheus!Edwin where Dream was the one who had to kill his son, but his son was reborn just in time to be killed by the same book that imprisoned him for a decade
His son who wanted so much to save his love from hell, just to be reborn and end up there himself
Everyone Dream loves is put there at some point, either by his hand or an accident
Eurydice!Charles being the one to pull him out even though Orpheus!Edwin failed their first life
But even then he looked back
Dream finding his son again only to find out while he was trapped, Edwin was being tortured
Despair looking after her nephew in her own twisted way, she couldn’t interfere with his punishment, but she gave him his tormentor to inflict his own hurt upon
Some of my Orpheus!Charles and Eurydice!Edwin dbd ideas!
Unlike Orpheus, Charles’ Father disliked his singing and thought it was too girly
Since in the series Death hasn’t meet the boys, she only suspects they’re the reincarnations of her nephew and his love, she isn’t 100% sure and doesn’t want to give her brother false hope
The cat king is a child of Desire, making him a cousin to Orpheus
What if the boys met Hob first and he introduces Morpheus to the boys
Hob doesn’t know the boys know Morpheus (maybe the boys don’t remember either)
The reason their lives restarted in such different times was an attempt to try to separate them, but their soulmates so they found each other anyway
Edwin’s soul always has some mark of hell
Reverse reincarnation: Edwin as Orpheus, Charles as Eurydice
Maybe Eurydice was always book smart, but it got lost in time
How would the boys go from being on the run from an Endless to being family to them??
I’ll probably have more but if anyone wants to use any of this feel free. I’m an idea person not a writer.
Sending Mail To Netflix
Hey Everyone!
Although this isn’t a current top priority action for the campaign, we have noticed that people have been sending mail to Netflix using the wrong address!
Here is the correct mailing address if you would like to send something!
5808 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
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We also are aware of people discussing about sending Red Sea Glass and Spaghetti in the mail and we would like to ask that you DO NOT send those.
We understand the significance of both of those items in the show, but they are both Health and Safety risks and could discredit the entire campaign.
The red sea glass is a cute idea, but MANY PEOPLE have been only calling it "red glass" & do not realize that people on the internet will take things literally.
That could put people receiving the packages at risk to receive sharp objects which is a SAFETY RISK.
Spaghetti, cooked or not is a HEALTH RISK. Just don't send food in the mail please. <3
We want to be seen as a fierce but RESPECTED fandom please. <3
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We got a suggestion by a lovely follower about paper origami bowties, with #SaveDeadBoyDetectives written on them and we think this is a lovely idea! We will share an infographic on how to make the bowties later on when sending things in the mail is discussed more thoroughly.
Email Campaign!
🕵️♂️ Today's the day! Excited to kick off the emailing campaign for Dead Boy Detectives. Check out the awesome infographic below for all the details! 📧🔍
An aspect of Edwin's character that interests me is that he has not just accepted death - he has embraced it. Like, he did not want to die, and Hell was an unfathomably horrific experience. But now, after three decades with Charles, it seems to be his preferred state. He was never happy when he was alive, and now he has the safety of having someone who unconditionally loves him. He's passionate about his cases and finds fulfillment. He knows that none of this would have happened if he lived, and he's probably right! I hate that for him! And even if he did, he now knows that he would have been surrounded by people who wished he were gone! He's not just at peace with his death, he does not yearn for life. This is his life.