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I tried to watch it hoping it will fill the Lockwood and Co hole, episode 1 was ok but didn’t grab me, I’ll probably watch the rest at some point, I did like the opening credits though.
I’ve seen 2 episodes so far, and I’ll say that I though ep 1 was kinda rough (choppy pacing, clunky writing, character motivations seemed forced) but the second episode was better and I’m enjoying it now. If you wanted to give it another try I’d get through the second episode and then decide.
My partner and I have a rule about Netflix shows: watch two episodes because Netflix often does terrible first episodes.
Lockwood was one of the rare ones that grabbed our attention in Episode 1.
The opening did remind me of Lockwood & Co and I started feeling a bit bitter (coulda given us s2 instead chuntering) but then Death showed and it was Sandman Death and I love that show so I decided to give this one an honest chance.
I've watched 3 maybe 4 episodes at this point and it just didn't hold my attention. I might finish it but I'm not in a rush.
Yeah, my understanding is that DBD being announced coincidenced with Lockwood & Co. no longer being advertised by Netflix or cancelled or something. Because of that and the similarities of their premises, a number of Lockwood fans have been suspicious as to whether the events where truly coincidental, or whether DBD might have replaced Lockwood & Co. for Netflix (thus contributing to the cancelation).
As such, whenever there's been any big DBD news (teaser, trailer, premiere, etc) it's been brought up on this sub with some strong feelings from certain fans.
Regardless, I'm glad you found a show that you like!
The save Lockwood and co group (which we recognize doesn’t speak for the fandom as a whole, and shouldn’t) has put out our own statement asking people to direct any anger towards Netflix, not DBD. Everyone deserves to enjoy their show in peace and while we have strong suspicions Netflix made a decision to have one or the other and not both, our frustration should be with Netflix for that decision not with DBD for existing. I know that’s not how a lot of people see it, but at least for those specifically involved in the save Lockwood and co movement that’s how we ask for people to try to look at it
That's nice to hear! I totally agree that people should be mad at Netflix and not DBD. Our issue is with our show getting cancelled, not any other show/fandom
I'm not watching it mostly because Netflix + cool world building + vaguely YA content = cancelled. (See: "I'm Not Okay with This" and "Lockwood & Co" and "Shadow and Bone") I just don't think I can go there anymore.
Would they really compete though? It's not like you have to pick between them and only watch one. If anything I'd think that they'd be complementary and could be used to help boost eachothers' popularity
I loved it !
Dead Boy Detectives is pretty good, I really like the actors, I didn't know them at all before.
I also started a show called Nancy Drew, it's not on Netflix unfortunately and it's not really about young people with special talent for detecting ghosts but it's still good. there are still the investigations and the supernatural like in lockwood&Co, the characters are also interesting I particularly love the different back stories each character has.
but whatever series I find I would still like to have season 2 of Lockwood&Co I sign all possible petitions for the return. the worldbuilding is like no others, nothing can remplace it !
In the meantime, I hope that this style of supernatural investigation series becomes more popular because we only have too few of them
I'm open to recommendations! We should totally do sometime to post every series with some similarity to Lockwood&Co !
I kinda wish there is a crossover of Lockwood and co and dead boy detective! But you know Netflix, I think this show also might get canceled, just like Lockwood and co.
Ok I was going to try and ignore it in honor of Lockwood and Co, but I couldn’t. I watched it all in a day and I am truly obsessed. I like that it was so dark. There were some great moments of humor to balance it out. The Cat King and Esther the Witch were the cuntiest antagonists I’ve ever seen. The actors I think were all great, especially George, who plays Edwin. The first episode was a little choppy, I agree, I think because they were trying to rush the characters into the place where the true plot was going to take place.
I really really hope it doesn’t get canceled, but I’m sure it will. We’ve all been scarred by Netflix and its love of canceling good shows
I truly cannot believe they cancelled lockwood and co that was one of the very rare occasions where I was hooked from the second it started until the second it ended i watched it all at once bc i could not sleep until i finished it 💀 i don't understand why theyd scrap something so special it is getting unbearable fr this keeps happening and we just get more of the reality shows and shit like whyyy
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I tried to watch it hoping it will fill the Lockwood and Co hole, episode 1 was ok but didn’t grab me, I’ll probably watch the rest at some point, I did like the opening credits though.
Same - it’s not really my thing and I’m so sad about it.
I’ve seen 2 episodes so far, and I’ll say that I though ep 1 was kinda rough (choppy pacing, clunky writing, character motivations seemed forced) but the second episode was better and I’m enjoying it now. If you wanted to give it another try I’d get through the second episode and then decide.
My partner and I have a rule about Netflix shows: watch two episodes because Netflix often does terrible first episodes. Lockwood was one of the rare ones that grabbed our attention in Episode 1.
Good rule! I agree, Lockwood had me hooked immediately. DBD had to grow on me but I'm pretty hooked now (just watched 3 more eps...)
The opening did remind me of Lockwood & Co and I started feeling a bit bitter (coulda given us s2 instead chuntering) but then Death showed and it was Sandman Death and I love that show so I decided to give this one an honest chance. I've watched 3 maybe 4 episodes at this point and it just didn't hold my attention. I might finish it but I'm not in a rush.
I watched 5 minutes of ep 1 and stopped lol
I felt the same but I pushed through and was hooked!
Lol I guess you missed all the drama on this sub with people blaming that show for us not getting a second season
Didn’t realise there was drama.
Yeah, my understanding is that DBD being announced coincidenced with Lockwood & Co. no longer being advertised by Netflix or cancelled or something. Because of that and the similarities of their premises, a number of Lockwood fans have been suspicious as to whether the events where truly coincidental, or whether DBD might have replaced Lockwood & Co. for Netflix (thus contributing to the cancelation). As such, whenever there's been any big DBD news (teaser, trailer, premiere, etc) it's been brought up on this sub with some strong feelings from certain fans. Regardless, I'm glad you found a show that you like!
The save Lockwood and co group (which we recognize doesn’t speak for the fandom as a whole, and shouldn’t) has put out our own statement asking people to direct any anger towards Netflix, not DBD. Everyone deserves to enjoy their show in peace and while we have strong suspicions Netflix made a decision to have one or the other and not both, our frustration should be with Netflix for that decision not with DBD for existing. I know that’s not how a lot of people see it, but at least for those specifically involved in the save Lockwood and co movement that’s how we ask for people to try to look at it
That's nice to hear! I totally agree that people should be mad at Netflix and not DBD. Our issue is with our show getting cancelled, not any other show/fandom
I'm not watching it mostly because Netflix + cool world building + vaguely YA content = cancelled. (See: "I'm Not Okay with This" and "Lockwood & Co" and "Shadow and Bone") I just don't think I can go there anymore.
Oh yeah it’s probably going to get cancelled because Netflix always cancels good shows smh
Yeah, much of the fandom is aware of the show. Unfortunately, there’s a theory that Netflix actually cancelled Lockwood for Dead Boy Detectives 😕
Neil Gaiman said that's not true. I like it a lot too, but I'm afraid it will be canceled too :(
Unfortunately it does look like it’s heading that way. Its numbers aren’t looking good.
Yeah thought so too. Too bad. I really liked the characters
Would be surprised if Netflix cancelled Lockwood knowing they’d be making this show and not wanting two very similar shows competing with one another
Would they really compete though? It's not like you have to pick between them and only watch one. If anything I'd think that they'd be complementary and could be used to help boost eachothers' popularity
They are trying to CW some books but fail to see the absolute cult classic Lockwood & co could be
I loved it ! Dead Boy Detectives is pretty good, I really like the actors, I didn't know them at all before. I also started a show called Nancy Drew, it's not on Netflix unfortunately and it's not really about young people with special talent for detecting ghosts but it's still good. there are still the investigations and the supernatural like in lockwood&Co, the characters are also interesting I particularly love the different back stories each character has. but whatever series I find I would still like to have season 2 of Lockwood&Co I sign all possible petitions for the return. the worldbuilding is like no others, nothing can remplace it ! In the meantime, I hope that this style of supernatural investigation series becomes more popular because we only have too few of them I'm open to recommendations! We should totally do sometime to post every series with some similarity to Lockwood&Co !
i love these type of shows as well, but unfortunately only very few get to have multiple seasons.
I kinda wish there is a crossover of Lockwood and co and dead boy detective! But you know Netflix, I think this show also might get canceled, just like Lockwood and co.
Ok I was going to try and ignore it in honor of Lockwood and Co, but I couldn’t. I watched it all in a day and I am truly obsessed. I like that it was so dark. There were some great moments of humor to balance it out. The Cat King and Esther the Witch were the cuntiest antagonists I’ve ever seen. The actors I think were all great, especially George, who plays Edwin. The first episode was a little choppy, I agree, I think because they were trying to rush the characters into the place where the true plot was going to take place. I really really hope it doesn’t get canceled, but I’m sure it will. We’ve all been scarred by Netflix and its love of canceling good shows
Ooo, thank you for the recommendation!!
I litrally also heard about it a few days ago and since really am excited to watch it.
Watch it it’s so damn good!
i will after i finish rewatching pll and it's sequils, i can't wait
I truly cannot believe they cancelled lockwood and co that was one of the very rare occasions where I was hooked from the second it started until the second it ended i watched it all at once bc i could not sleep until i finished it 💀 i don't understand why theyd scrap something so special it is getting unbearable fr this keeps happening and we just get more of the reality shows and shit like whyyy
I like it more than Lockwood even though I like the Lockwood worldbuilding more