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Deadbeat

Deadbeat

20146.63 Seasons36 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Kevin Pacalioglu may have no money and no clue, but he can see dead people, so that’s pretty cool. Faced with a constant stream of stubborn spirits, Pac goes to whatever lengths require the least amount of effort to help New York City’s most frivolous ghosts finish their unfinished business, occasionally with the help of his best friend and drug dealer, Roofie.

NetworksHulu

Top Cast

Tyler Labine

Tyler Labine

Kevin Pacalioglu

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Clyde

Themes & Keywords

psychic powerghost

About Deadbeat

Deadbeat is a comedy, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of psychic power, ghost. it stars Tyler Labine, Kal Penn. Kevin Pacalioglu may have no money and no clue, but he can see dead people, so that’s pretty cool. Faced with a constant stream of stubborn spirits, Pac goes to whatever lengths require the least amount of effort to help New York City’s most frivolous ghosts finish their unfinished business, occasionally with the help of his best friend and drug dealer, Roofie.

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