Dead Boy Detectives Can’t Get Canceled Before They Explain This Insane Metaphor

Summary:

• Dead Boy Detectives is a supernatural mystery TV show on Netflix based on characters from DC Comics.
• The show has been a critical success but has not been able to get enough viewers to compete with Baby Reindeer or A Man in Full.
• The last episode of the show marked the final goodbye between Edwin and the Cat King, and viewers are still wondering about the meaning of a metaphor hidden in that scene.

If you have seen any of the shows influenced by Neil Gaiman, you know that nothing happens for no reason. These fantasy series are usually full of references and metaphors, and that makes the viewer's experience with these shows ten times more exciting.

Even though Dead Boy Detectives is only based on Neil Gaiman's characters and doesn't have the author in the cast, it still fits the description. The show is full of references and metaphors, and while some are more or less understandable, others still mess with the viewer's brain.

What Does the White Lily Mean?

In the farewell scene between Edwin and Cat King, the latter comes to him with a lily as a gift. The scene is far more honest and heartfelt than any of the previous ones, and Edwin even gives Cat King, who has essentially held him hostage, a kiss on the cheek. However, the scene is elevated by the hidden meaning behind a lily.

If you look at the meaning of the flower, you will find that white lilies usually symbolize purity and rebirth, and are often chosen for both funerals and weddings. The Cat King bringing this flower to Edwin could either mean that he sees Edwin as a pure soul and being, or as a symbol of his recent rebirth thanks to Esther killing him.

Either way, the metaphor doesn't end there. The lilies of any color are the flowers that are deadly to cats, and the Cat King, no matter how magical he is compared to his peers, is still a cat and must have suffered from the flower. This is where even the most attentive fans get lost.

Does Cat King giving Edwin a white lily mean a power shift in their dynamic? Is he trying to warn Edwin to stay away from him and giving him a lily as a precaution? There are a lot of possibilities, but Dead Boy Detectives hopes to find out more in season 2.

Is Dead Boy Detectives Renewed for Season 2?

So far, there has been no news about Dead Boy Detectives being either renewed or canceled, so the show's status is still up in the air. Although the supernatural mystery has not been able to show the exceptional results in terms of viewership, it has received a very positive response from critics and an active following on social media.

If you haven't had a chance to watch Dead Boy Detectives yet, be sure to stream the entire first season on Netflix. Or watch it again to catch more references and help it get the second season.