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COLLECTION · Series · 2022

The Sandman

After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

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* 7.9 (2,612)ActionAdventureDramaFantasyScience FictionUnited States
Creators
Allan Heinberg · David S. Goyer · Neil Gaiman
Countries
United States
Studios
Netflix · Warner Bros. Television · DC Entertainment · Purepop · Phantom Four · The Blank Corporation · DC
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
05/08/2022
Score
7.9 / 10 (2,612)
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1 episodes · 2022
Episode 1. The Sandman: Unlocked
2022-08-10 · 43 min

The cast and creators of The Sandman – Neil Gaiman, Tom Sturridge, Jenna Coleman, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, Vanesu Samunyai, and Allan Heinberg – sit down with host Felicia Day for a full-spoilers discussion about the…

Season 1
Season 1
11 episodes · 2022
Sleep of the Just
Episode 1. Sleep of the Just
2022-08-05 · 55 min

While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.

Imperfect Hosts
Episode 2. Imperfect Hosts
2022-08-05 · 38 min

Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.

Dream a Little Dream of Me
Episode 3. Dream a Little Dream of Me
2022-08-05 · 46 min

Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to her son.

A Hope in Hell
Episode 4. A Hope in Hell
2022-08-05 · 46 min

A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good Samaritan.

24/7
Episode 5. 24/7
2022-08-05 · 55 min

With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a terrifying test.

The Sound of Her Wings
Episode 6. The Sound of Her Wings
2022-08-05 · 54 min

Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.

The Doll's House
Episode 7. The Doll's House
2022-08-05 · 49 min

Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his attention.

Playing House
Episode 8. Playing House
2022-08-05 · 51 min

As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.

Collectors
Episode 9. Collectors
2022-08-05 · 49 min

Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy convention.

Lost Hearts
Episode 10. Lost Hearts
2022-08-05 · 47 min

As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.

Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
Episode 11. Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
2022-08-19 · 65 min

In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.

Season 2
Season 2
12 episodes · 2025

In the wake of rebuilding his realm, Morpheus faces ancient responsibilities and familial entanglements as he's drawn into a prophecy that challenges his identity and power.

Season of Mists
Episode 1. Season of Mists
2025-07-03 · 47 min

When a gathering of the Endless exposes deep-seated grievances, Morpheus embarks on a mission to Hell to free the soul of a condemned mortal.

The Ruler of Hell
Episode 2. The Ruler of Hell
2025-07-03 · 52 min

Bequeathed the key to Hell, Morpheus throws a lavish banquet to determine which god, demon or faerie can be entrusted with its dark power.

More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold
Episode 3. More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold
2025-07-03 · 52 min

All the world's a stage as Morpheus summons history's greatest dramatist to perform an enchanting play for a supernatural audience.

Brief Lives
Episode 4. Brief Lives
2025-07-03 · 46 min

Morpheus grudgingly helps Delirium search for their vanished sibling in the waking world — where a deadly force lurks in the shadows.

The Song of Orpheus
Episode 5. The Song of Orpheus
2025-07-03 · 66 min

To honor a promise to one sibling, Morpheus must shatter a vow to another. In ancient Greece, a wedding-night tragedy turns a son against his father.

Family Blood
Episode 6. Family Blood
2025-07-03 · 60 min

Morpheus enlists an expert in the occult to smuggle a deeply personal relic out of Paris — and help him and Delirium find the answers they seek.

Time and Night
Episode 7. Time and Night
2025-07-24 · 51 min

With the future of his realm at stake, Morpheus must appeal for help to an authority even greater than the Endless.

Fuel for the Fire
Episode 8. Fuel for the Fire
2025-07-24 · 49 min

Morpheus recruits a mortal agent for a dangerous mission in the waking world. A change of heart puts a pair of tricksters on a collision course.

The Kindly Ones
Episode 9. The Kindly Ones
2025-07-24 · 55 min

Confined to his realm, Morpheus conjures up a new nightmare to do his bidding. The God of Deception deals roughly with an intrusive thorn in his side.

Long Live the King
Episode 10. Long Live the King
2025-07-24 · 46 min

Fueled by rage, a grieving mother unleashes her wrath upon the Dreaming, as Morpheus confronts the Kindly Ones at the furthest reaches of his kingdom.

A Tale of Graceful Ends
Episode 11. A Tale of Graceful Ends
2025-07-24 · 71 min

As deities, dreamers and demons unite to mark a momentous occasion, the Endless assemble for a family reunion unlike any other.

A Special Episode - Death: The High Cost of Living
Episode 12. A Special Episode - Death: The High Cost of Living
2025-07-31 · 59 min

In this standalone episode, a journalist overwhelmed by hopelessness has a life-altering 24 hours after crossing paths with Death on her day off.

Cast by season
Tom Sturridge
Tom Sturridge
Morpheus / Dream
Boyd Holbrook
Boyd Holbrook
The Corinthian
Vivienne Acheampong
Vivienne Acheampong
Lucienne
Patton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt
Matthew the Raven (voice)
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j_otter
★ 9.0 / 10
Okay I'll be honest... did I start watching this series because I developed a new celebrity crush on Mason Alexander Park (who plays Desire)... yes... but I'm so glad I did. LIKE: Every single episode is a cinematic masterpiece. The animation, costumes, camerawork - I could give a big kiss to the entire production crew. Detail & creative storytelling - I am OBSESSED with the thought that has gone into the details. For example, the whole idea of Time being the Sandman's father and the Universe being his mother? So fascinating (there's so many cool details like that but I would be typing forever if I analysed them all). I didn't read the original comics so maybe the original writer should receive the credit for that, but I just have to bring it up. Casting - I thought the casting was perfect. I couldn't imagine anyone else other than Tom Sturridge playing The Sandman, & I could say the same for the whole cast. Thought provoking scenes - I am obsessed with the diner episode, where everyone acts on their darkest desires & loses the ability to lie. Such a fascinating episode with deep reflections on the human condition. DISLIKE: My only criticism is that sometimes the plot feels slow because there's a lot of scenes of the Sandman saying mysterious things and having broody conversations with the other characters. There were some dialogue-heavy scenes that didn't feel necessary and after a while I got tired of seeing the same character acting moody over and over again (although I understand the show is literally about the Sandman lol). But again, I love Tom's acting so I didn't really mind seeing him a lot. CONCLUSION: A beautiful show, both inside and out; a fascinating, intricate story, gorgeously told through creative production choices. I would highly reccomend this to anyone who likes dark fantasy, shows with pretty scenes that'll make your TV look like an art print everytime you press pause, or enjoys shows that trigger you to think deeply about the world. Love love love!
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DallasBob
★ 1.0 / 10
Very good special effects (for Streaming/TV viewing), and good story line with good characters. (wait for it...) TOO BAD, it's attached thoroughly to a sinisterly liberal wagon. If you don't know what I mean, just think of everything that ruins a show for someone who is NOT gay, overweight w/colored hair, body piercings, unconcealable tattoos, and insufferably annoying. I made it to the episode where the Sandman got his ruby back, but then I had to let the show go. That re-writing John Constatine into a self-serving closed minded assho-- I mean, gay woman in her late twenties, was abysmal. The diner scene was just as god-awful in writing, if not theme. I wasn't even happy when the Sandman finally got his ruby back; just relieved I no longer had to keep watching the show. It really is a shame how ludicrously far the writing in Hollywood as fallen behind or under intersectional politics & woke agenda. smh
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Sejian
★ 4.0 / 10
Ignore the homophobic, racist and everyphobic reviews, but maybe also avoid this show. Neil Gaiman might be a good writer, but as with American Gods, the moment he gets involved with live-action adaptations, the quality apparently goes out the window. Kudos to him for defending the casting choices though. A few episodes from season 1 stand out, specifically episodes 1, 4, and 6. The rest are fine but just not worth it. The mid-season climax leaves a lot to be desired and apparently is so insignificant that it has no lasting impact on the world and no one bothers to mention it again. By the end I had lost so much interest in it that I didn't even bother to return for the bonus episode, and it allegedly has a cat. I love cats. The casting is mostly good, but there's just too many plot holes and pointless guff. Maybe season 2 will be better, who knows.
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Folio Swami
★ 10.0 / 10
Gaiman is good. I can't speak of the adaptation, as I could not be bothered to check out the comics. But, by current standards, the story is very good. It has holes, but overall the story goes smooth. I can see the roots of *American Gods* in *The Sandman*. The casting is good. The acting is smooth. The designs are beautiful, and I guess the merit goes to the artist that drew the comics. Most writers today just go one more. Like the mobster in *Casino*, if you attack the character with a knife, the character will bring a gun. Nothing special. Gaiman goes some place else. So bad he has given up writing. Take for example the fight in Episode 4. I have never seen something like that. I'm not saying it wasn't done, but it's different by current writing standards.
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dreamsmythologynightmaresuperherobased on comicbased on graphic novelwitchcraftravendark fantasymysterious
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