B Movies Blog

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Hamish Steele’s series Dead End: Paranormal Park into the ol’ VCR. 

I’m going to come in hot on this one. I absolutely adore this show, and it’s a travesty that it was canceled by Netflix. When the announcement came through, I was heartbroken. Dead End: Paranormal Park is not only executed well, but its representation is incredible. There are multiple POC characters and several LGBTQIA+ characters, including a trans male lead who is voiced by trans actor Zach Barack. 

Although Hamish Steele said the story will be concluded in the next entry of DeadEndia, the graphic novels on which the series was based, it’s still upsetting to know we won’t see it brought to life through a streamer. 

Dead End: Paranormal Park focuses on Barney and Norma as they navigate the mysteries and supernatural goings on at the theme park where they work. Along the way, Barney and Norma encounter new friends and paranormal enemies. Oh yeah, and Barney’s pug, Pugsley, becomes possessed, retains a shard of said demon’s soul, and gains the ability to speak. If it couldn’t get any better, Pugsley is voiced by Alex Brightman. Needless to say, I have Pugsley on my list of future tattoos. 

If you’re anything like me, Dead End: Paranormal Park will make you laugh, sob, and everything in-between. This series is also for fans of Gravity Falls, The Owl House, and Steven Universe. Believe me, if you love those shows, you’ll adore this one. I’d savor the two seasons available on Netflix. I’m a binge watching queen, but space these episodes out — trust me, the emotional beats will pack more of a punch. 

I know I usually have a witty little quip to end my pieces, but I just love this show so much; I can’t tell you how many people I’ve recommended it to. I hope you watch it and get swept up in this creepy and heartfelt world. 

P.S. (which in this case apparently stands for Patrick Stump) Patrick Stump from Fall Out Boy voices a character and works on the musical episode, and it’s a delight. 

Both seasons of Paranormal Park: Dead End are streaming on Netflix.