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For fans of Franklin W. Dixon: what to watch, read & play next

Cross-media picks for Franklin W. Dixon fans — films, series, games and books in the same vein.

The picks here orbit a particular kind of storytelling: young protagonists who refuse to leave a mystery alone, plots that move fast and trust the reader to keep up, and a tone that mixes genuine tension with the pleasure of the chase. Whether it's teen ghost detectives in Dead Boy Detectives, a rebellious young Sherlock in Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One, or child sleuths bumbling into adult danger in Mystery Team, the connecting thread is curiosity as courage — asking one more question is always worth the risk.

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Frequently asked

What should I watch if I like the Hardy Boys?

Start with the 2021 series The Hardy Boys for a modern take on Frank and Joe's adventures, or go back to The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) for the classic feel. Dead Boy Detectives offers a fresh supernatural spin on young sleuths.

Are there games for Hardy Boys fans?

Yes — Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One captures the thrill of piecing together a mystery from clues, while The Ratline puts you in a 1971 detective thriller hunting fugitives across the globe. Both reward careful deduction over brute force.

Are there books similar to the Hardy Boys series?

The picks include many Hardy Boys novels — titles like Final Cut, Open Season, and The Borderline Case follow Frank and Joe into studios, ski slopes, and international intrigue, delivering the same fast-moving adventure the series is known for.

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