About Deadbeat

Deadbeat is a supernatural comedy TV show first aired in 2013. The series was created by Cody Heller and Brett Konner and follows the life of Kevin Pacalioglu, nicknamed "Pac," a lazy slacker who is also a medium for the dead. He goes around helping ghosts settle their unfinished business. While he doesn't make much money from his 'ghost services,' he somehow manages to pay his rent and lead a fulfilling life. Over time, he becomes friends with some of the ghosts he helps.

Making / Production

The show was produced by Dakota Pictures and Plan B Entertainment for the streaming service provider, Hulu. It ran for three seasons from 2014 to 2016.

Actors

• Tyler Labine as Kevin Pacalioglu: A not-so-successful medium who helps ghosts tie their loose ends.
• Brandon T. Jackson as Rufus 'Roofie' Jones: Pac's best friend and drug dealer.
• Lucy DeVito as Sue Tabernacle: Roofie's neurotic, paranoid girlfriend.
• Cat Deeley as Camomile White: A famous medium who is actually a fraud.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is unique for its premise of a medium helping out ghosts instead of living humans.
• The show was abruptly cancelled after three seasons with no official explanation from Hulu.
• The city shown in the series is New York City, where the character Pac lives.

Quotes

• "Some people see dead people. I make dead people do things they don't want to do." - Kevin "Pac" Pacalioglu.
• "Being a medium isn't just a job. It's a commitment. A commitment to helping lost souls depart this world in peace." - Kevin "Pac" Pacalioglu.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a quirky and upbeat theme song that perfectly sets up the mood of the show.
• Throughout the series, a diverse array of background music and sounds is used to enhance comedic and dramatic moments.