This "spiritual social worker" status has made Darby a self-imposed outcast, preferring the company of the dead to the judgmental halls of Frederick Douglass High. The Conflict: When the Queen Bee Dies
The status quo is shattered when Capri (Auli'i Cravalho), the school’s most popular and narcissistic cheerleader, dies in a freak hair-straightening accident. Even in death, Capri refused to be ignored. She "haunts" Darby, demanding that her "Sweet 17" birthday bash proceed as planned—a memorial event she believes is necessary for her to move on. Darby and the Dead
Living for the Afterlife: Why ‘Darby and the Dead’ Is the Supernatural Teen Satire You Need This "spiritual social worker" status has made Darby
Darby Harper (Riele Downs) isn't your average high school junior. After a near-death experience as a child, she gained the ability to see and communicate with ghosts—or "deados," as she calls them. Rather than fearing her gift, she’s turned it into a spiritual side hustle, helping lingering souls finish their earthly business so they can finally cross over. She "haunts" Darby, demanding that her "Sweet 17"