The Sandman

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 5, 2022
Season #: 2, 1
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 148 out of 273
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 273
  3. Negative: 74 out of 273
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  1. DmitryW79
    Aug 6, 2022
    0
    an interesting story wrapped in terrible new packages. They killed the whole show.
  2. Overlord777
    Aug 5, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring and pretentious, probably will get cancelled after one season. Zero resemblance to the source material… Expand
  3. CosmoA
    Aug 21, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have not read the comic, I went into this only experiencing the show as is. As a show based in the real world it ignores a lot of real world problems and history.

    We have an unproportioned number of gay relationships and the way people of history treat people of colour is very incorrect. This causes the world to be very forced to be something that it is not. They have many talented black actors which some of which are my favourite characters, but I am also against race and gender swapping in storytelling. I feel it is a cheap way to fill in a "diversity quota" Which is very annoying because they have created such good black characters.

    Now there is an issue with the past. In the past it was very normal to be racist and this was only explored very slightly in the film; with the immortal man once being slave trader. So, there was obvious race issues going on, yet the whole show ignored it. I find this very bad story telling. Ignoring major social issues in the past and to prop up how far society as a whole has come is very disrespectful. These things make a more believable world and enrich the story so much further, yet it was completely ignored like it never happened.

    People of colour as a whole in a western society has had a very rocky start and people of all races band together to try and stop this and all that progress is ignored in this world. instead, it's a push to show people all that never existed?

    Then there is a large portion of people who are just non straight. As a bi man myself I felt very uncomfortable with the false narrative that this the world I live in. I am not saying there is no gay people, but when pretty much the majority of relationships in the show were gay, it is just so out of touch with reality. Especially with the beginning of a black man and a white man not only being interracially together but also being gay in the first half of the 1900s. That being accepted by everyone around them was so weird to see.

    Then the show also has a lot of gender swapped characters. Like i said before any race or gender swapping is terrible for pretty much everyone. Build strong characters for those actors and instead of trying to fill the roles with others.

    Now the story of the show is 2 main plot points. Which could have easily been broken up into 2 seasons and build up a lot more. There is a lot of major plot scenarios solved very quickly or left out for large parts of the season to come back later on with no real reason. The show is a bit messy and the passing is all over the place.

    If you have nothing else to watch, then I would still say watch it. But if you have a list of things you are waiting to watch, just ignore this show. I would assume a second season could be a possibility but a third is unlikely. I don't see this show going any further than it already has.    … Expand
  4. Drael6464
    Aug 21, 2022
    5
    Gorgeous CGI, captivating setting, mostly uninteresting stories with unrelatable characters. Fails to involve the audience.
  5. Prisme
    Aug 25, 2022
    5
    It started out great and peaked at ep6. From 7 to 10 it began to check a lot of uninteresting boxes, acting went down and I just stopped caring where the story went. The "boss fight" at the end is ridiculously boring... Rose Walker's storyline just seemed pointless compared to everyone else's. .
  6. GamingNinja
    Aug 29, 2022
    3
    had some great parts then it became unwatcheble with everyone being different ethnicity and gay (literally). and no dont play the racist/homophobic card. these things just simply break immersion.
  7. danszthedude
    Oct 31, 2022
    4
    It's okay. Not too bad, but man everybody is gay in this one
  8. ElBilly
    Sep 1, 2022
    5
    It's quite good when it sticks to the storytelling, but fails when it forces to much "wokeness" just because.
  9. Harviwan
    Jan 17, 2023
    0
    Too many issues with this show to write a detailed review. Storytelling is all over the place, dialogue is wooden, direction is uninspired, and the show as a whole doesn't hold the audience's interest. It is a shame really, this was on the "Hope It's Good List".
  10. mickrussom
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    garbage. how far iq has dropped in a mere 20 years. between the capecrap/cape**** and garbage like this its sad to see this could even qualify as 'entertainment'
  11. MichaelPraytor
    Aug 20, 2022
    0
    They made DCs John Constantine a woman, gay, and gave her an interracial relationship to boot. Anyone saying it's faithful to the comics has never read the comics, and the writing is motivated by woke politics. Wanted to enjoy this but it is impossible.
  12. vgmkyle
    Aug 22, 2022
    0
    Where do I begin! Phony, fake, irredeemable, stupid, woke - I guess these are the adjectives I would use. AND I don't think anyone is surprised. I'll just keep writing off this unoriginal crap low until this dumb woke bs concludes and we get the original version of the story that people actually want to see.
  13. FrenchPresident
    Aug 16, 2022
    2
    I feel like i rewatched "game of throne" last season again, The first 3 episodes are Amazing 10/10, then.. it's getting worst & worst each episodes... I gave up episode 9. It's such a shame to have such a nice start and to waste it like that. My others biggest problem is the quotas. There is 80% Lgbt couple and 80% Black/Asian actors, like ok it's cool but dont push it to hard. Its gettingI feel like i rewatched "game of throne" last season again, The first 3 episodes are Amazing 10/10, then.. it's getting worst & worst each episodes... I gave up episode 9. It's such a shame to have such a nice start and to waste it like that. My others biggest problem is the quotas. There is 80% Lgbt couple and 80% Black/Asian actors, like ok it's cool but dont push it to hard. Its getting cringe..… Expand
  14. OIP44
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    too much lgbt agitation, very toxic ..............................................
  15. the12thman
    Aug 19, 2022
    3
    I wanted to enjoy this show, but the woke propaganda is too much to handle. Literally everyone is gay. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but when it's done in such a pandering manor I can't watch. God damn shame, could've been great.
  16. Malohu
    Aug 16, 2022
    0
    Another great series ruined with sjw garbage. How about we go back to staying true to the source material and selecting the cast based on acting ability instead of tryin to fill quotas.
  17. KamenRiderDark
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    Check out the Audible production for the REAL experience!
    I got all of 5 minutes into the first episode to realize this wasn't for me at all. Pair that with my awareness of the woke nonsense thrown into this production and it's just a hard pass.
    If you are legitimately interested in the Sandman story and want to truly experience the masterpiece that it is, listen to the star studded full    Check out the Audible production for the REAL experience!
    I got all of 5 minutes into the first episode to realize this wasn't for me at all. Pair that with my awareness of the woke nonsense thrown into this production and it's just a hard pass.
    If you are legitimately interested in the Sandman story and want to truly experience the masterpiece that it is, listen to the star studded full cast audible reading of the graphic novel and I promise you will NOT be disappointed.
    Don't waste your time on this series. Get the audiobook, turn off your tv, close your eyes and get swept away!    … Expand
  18. Dyeus
    Aug 6, 2022
    5
    Start was promising and Morpheus was portrayed properly but the aimless meandering and subpar acting by side characters make it hard to get through. They needed to cast better actors that can pull you into Fantasy. Joanna Constantine remains unexplored and feels childish most of the time.
    Dialogue is average at best and clunky at worst. Nothing that is said stands out.
  19. Trunkis
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    Why can't Netflix just stick to the source material? They could have had a superb show but completely ruined it! Another problem that I really couldn't get over is the fact that they had to make it "woke". The characters were clearly described and Netflix simply ignored that to appease the "woke" crowd. I think it's time for Netflix to wake up and realize why they're losing so many subscribers.
  20. daniel_
    Aug 15, 2022
    0
    In the end it´s a very lame story and very lame acting. But I enjoyed seeing Stephen Fry again. And one remark: using a distorted picture the whole time is no artistic style, it´s just annoying.
  21. turdlemckay
    Aug 13, 2022
    2
    I quit watching so it might get better but I'm not a fan of the style the casting or the cgi.
  22. Nobilis1984
    Aug 21, 2022
    0
    It would be a good show that would also look passable.
    No, it’s not. You have to sprinkle the woke stuff again and mismanage characters from the comic to do justice to a small group.
    That’s when the white old professor turns into a black lesbian woman.
    Why Netflix? Stop this ****
    Just stick to the template of the comic book, and it’s all right.
  23. Mikepakione
    Aug 12, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too much woke trash ruins this season, dream deez nuts. Cylkdjdhdydte5e536w626eysudusuausiaiaos white is bad … Expand
  24. raporgi
    Aug 10, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looks like Metacritic is deleting reviews! Story is boring, weak and pretentious. What works in a compressed form like comics does not work in live action. Characters just stand around and talk. That's all they do. It's all exposition and constant yapping. The source material itself is weak and appeals to the childish or people who dont want to read or think too hard. Its campy and even cringe at times. They changed Preludes and Nocturnes for pacing issues and Dolls house just ends a with an @$$ pull deus ex machina to sort things out. Neil Gaiman is extremely overrated. There I said it.… Expand
  25. Cutloso
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    There are so many things wrong with this series, but the biggest one is that it is profoundly boring.

    The people behind The Sandman found a way to make cosmic struggles only marginally more amusing than watching paint dry. The other obvious problem is the lack of fidelity with the source material. Fans of Gaiman's original graphic works are not going to be happy with the changes    There are so many things wrong with this series, but the biggest one is that it is profoundly boring.

    The people behind The Sandman found a way to make cosmic struggles only marginally more amusing than watching paint dry.

    The other obvious problem is the lack of fidelity with the source material.

    Fans of Gaiman's original graphic works are not going to be happy with the changes that have been made in this interpretation because they have been provided many significant reasons to be displeased.

    It's actually difficult to believe Gaiman is as comfortable with this reimagining of his work as he claims.

    Regarding the other contents... The costume and set design are intricate and very beautiful.

    Alas, it is not good enough to carry the story.

    Put another way, if this were being assessed the way you judge a painting, you'd like it a lot more.

    The acting is challenging to review because the quality is very inconsistent.

    Without naming names, some members of the cast were clearly not selected based on their acting abilities.

    In the end, this is a tragic misstep, made with an intellectual property that had enormous potential.

    Tragically, it will only be remembered as another example of writers refusing to respect the much loved stories and fans they seek to exploit for profit.

    Why studios continue to adopt this approach when it inevitably fails remains a mystery to me.    … Expand
  26. Clutcher
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    The sandman fails to deliver a good comic adaption. Netflix, as always, tries to push their w0k3 agenda on everyone, changing characters etc.
    This show was so damn terrible, I can't believe it. Save your time and watch something else or read the comic books. Hope Netflix one day will understand, that their agenda is wrong and annoying.
    No acting can save this show. It is sad to see    The sandman fails to deliver a good comic adaption. Netflix, as always, tries to push their w0k3 agenda on everyone, changing characters etc.
    This show was so damn terrible, I can't believe it. Save your time and watch something else or read the comic books. Hope Netflix one day will understand, that their agenda is wrong and annoying.
    No acting can save this show. It is sad to see another comic adaption ruined.    … Expand
  27. Ipoitalo
    Aug 9, 2022
    4
    Again a great Idea and potential for a great TV show... Ruined with genderbending... Raceswap and unnecessary diversity....its meh at best
  28. Maleficento
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    Sandman is one of the most iconic comic book series ever made.
    This Netflix live action implementation has great production, props, music, ambiance......but has generally poor actors and actresses and has been completely distorted to accomodate woke concepts.
    The Constantine comic book series is another iconic one. The stories connect a few times. Constantine, John, is a self-centered,    Sandman is one of the most iconic comic book series ever made.
    This Netflix live action implementation has great production, props, music, ambiance......but has generally poor actors and actresses and has been completely distorted to accomodate woke concepts.
    The Constantine comic book series is another iconic one. The stories connect a few times. Constantine, John, is a self-centered, unethical and at times amoral anti-hero. He strives to do good through mostly evil ways. The character hints at bissexuality.
    Is this enough to the people writing the script? Nope.
    Enter JOHANNA Constantine. Yes, a woman. A lesbian one, at that. And very ethical and moral too. Dabbles with demons, but she's a good girl. After all, women can't be evil except when forced to be so by men, the scourge of the Earth....
    If aliens got to Earth and watched this they would be certain of two things regarding sexuality: half of the population is not heterosexual - and the other half would be bisexual if allowed to do so.
    Don't get me wrong, I advocate live and let live. But there is no country in the world with that proportion of non heterosexuals.
    Then there is the historical revisioning.
    During the XIV to XVI centuries black people in the UK (and Europe in general) did not occupy positions of importance, nor were them among the well-to-do or even rich.
    Portraying them so is a disservice to kids - and to black people, as their plight in European lands is at least severely diminished, if not erased.    … Expand
  29. ElMasheen
    Aug 9, 2022
    0
    Too woke to be good. los primero 3 espisodios son tragables pero es too woke. lame.
  30. Cuquer
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    Like the worst of series, The Sandman draws you in in the first couple of episodes, then draws out characters in a tedious and lengthy manner before evolving into a children's TV series. By the eighth episode I was skipping through each episode for any sign of improvement. Sadly there was none!
  31. sultan09
    Aug 11, 2022
    5
    Great first half, Bad second half! Overall Disappointing...

    First half (for me Ep1-6) of the season was interesting and good, the pacing of the story was fine, good casting, Tom Sturridge as the character Dream, is nailing it, and the voice and acting is just perfect. Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine was awesome, definitely would love to see a standalone spin off of her story, Boyd    Great first half, Bad second half! Overall Disappointing...

    First half (for me Ep1-6) of the season was interesting and good, the pacing of the story was fine, good casting, Tom Sturridge as the character Dream, is nailing it, and the voice and acting is just perfect. Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine was awesome, definitely would love to see a standalone spin off of her story, Boyd Holbrook as Corinthian looked super cool. Episode 6 was the best of the season in my opinion. Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer is just not working at all, I'm sorry.

    Some Visuals looked great, some didn't, the color grading could've been better, I guess a more darker tone would've felt right. I felt like something was missing in the entire season, I understand it's more about philosophy than just action/magic, but I had much higher expectations.

    The second half (Ep7-10) was just bad. First 6 episodes made me an instant Sandman fan, then the rest episodes just killed that enthusiasm (I know that the comics is way different and much more expanded, and different, I'm not comparing). The weaker last four episodes could've been more interesting.

    I haven't read the comics (yet), but its on my reading-list. I am familiar with Neil Gaiman's works. I read Lucifer and American Gods.

    Let's see what more they bring to the story. And yes, WE WANT A JOHANNA CONSTANTINE SPIN OFF SHOW!    … Expand
  32. Willar
    Aug 14, 2022
    4
    Doctor Who meets Twilight. British soap actors, dodgy effects, and rubbish accents included.
  33. dreamerth
    Aug 6, 2022
    3
    very good cast, strong cinematography and all the stuff a budget can get you but the story/plot/writing feels... bad. I would have liked see more ambitious and actual nightmares rather than personifications, more ambitious prosthetic/additions to the actors to make them look less human/normal, more realism in the stakes. Idk. Just feels too unbelievable to have just a bunch of ordinaryvery good cast, strong cinematography and all the stuff a budget can get you but the story/plot/writing feels... bad. I would have liked see more ambitious and actual nightmares rather than personifications, more ambitious prosthetic/additions to the actors to make them look less human/normal, more realism in the stakes. Idk. Just feels too unbelievable to have just a bunch of ordinary looking people supposedly be the kings and queens of dreams/desires/death etc, and for all their conversations to be low hanging fruit jokes and meta gags....… Expand
  34. Trunker
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    Blandman
    Once upon a time I used to very much enjoy Neil Gaiman and his work, that is before he compromised his own artistic vision and creativity, bending over backwards in order to fit today's officially approved discourse and narrative.
    Whatever the reason (insert here), the results haven't been pretty. Case in point "Sandman".
  35. aaroneld
    Aug 9, 2022
    0
    Imagine a museum full of timeless art and a mob of people come in and splash red paint all over everything and say that it is an improvement
  36. Ahlgren
    Aug 8, 2022
    4
    Saying this is a woke show is a understatement.

    Every one that´s important is gay bi trans or colored.
    White people are evil except Sandman. There´s some episods that´s okej some are ****
  37. Mauraer
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    Well, let's take a look at the series and see what it wants from the viewer. The series is about a man who travels in time and is looking for things that were taken from him. Well, good news for the viewer. So far, we are dealing with a flawless mystery. It's as if he changes his approach and insists on insulting the viewer no matter what, so episodes 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the final episodesWell, let's take a look at the series and see what it wants from the viewer. The series is about a man who travels in time and is looking for things that were taken from him. Well, good news for the viewer. So far, we are dealing with a flawless mystery. It's as if he changes his approach and insists on insulting the viewer no matter what, so episodes 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the final episodes make this work look awful and disgusting as much as possible, but it shows it very clearly. In my personal opinion, don't waste time on such garbage. Time is more valuable than these things.
    I also read about the new Lord of The Rings series which I had been looking forward too but I can already tell is going to be horribly woke as well.
    When is this trend going to end? So sad.

    Well this show is nothing like that.

    It is just cheesy and overtly camp nonsense with a lot of terrible actors who have been completley miscast.

    And also some cringey and pointless cabaret singing moments sprinkled in because sure, why the hell not.

    There are some good actors and a few scenes that were OK but overall this was just a bad, campy pantomime.

    Shame.    … Expand
  38. HipstersBane
    Aug 11, 2022
    0
    A story used to push a narrative
    This show was interesting for a couple of minutes until every episode dived deeper into shoveling a bunch of woke ideology down your throat. From what I've heard about the comic that inspired this show, it was fantastic and all the creators needed to do was follow the comic script, however, this show is sadly just a twisted version of the comic to shove in    A story used to push a narrative
    This show was interesting for a couple of minutes until every episode dived deeper into shoveling a bunch of woke ideology down your throat. From what I've heard about the comic that inspired this show, it was fantastic and all the creators needed to do was follow the comic script, however, this show is sadly just a twisted version of the comic to shove in as much wokeness as they can. Another Netflix show is ruined because is east of focusing on the actual story to entertain, they focused on what political ideas they wanted to push and forced the story to go in that direction. All and all, this show had so many problems that were added to it because the story was driven by political views rather than creativity.    … Expand
  39. JonoFitz
    Aug 10, 2022
    0
    Boring as hell. Could have been so much better. The forced in characters, dialog etc as usual takes from the whole show.
  40. simosh
    Aug 5, 2022
    0
    It was a fast decision to stop watching this show. I know nothing about the source material and just hopped in. The show tried not one second to take me with it and after showing off some predictable characters it got boring. After some more boring steps the show seemed to be about a poor rich boy with a evil father and the boy finding his lover. I stopped after 20 minutes since I'mIt was a fast decision to stop watching this show. I know nothing about the source material and just hopped in. The show tried not one second to take me with it and after showing off some predictable characters it got boring. After some more boring steps the show seemed to be about a poor rich boy with a evil father and the boy finding his lover. I stopped after 20 minutes since I'm obviously not the target audience for boring crap.… Expand
  41. facagravata
    Aug 6, 2022
    1
    Well, what really amazes me is the hubris of the writers, producers and directors. I mean, here we have this work of art which captured the attention and love of millions of readers, which stood the test of time, which won several awards, which has been translated to dozen of languages, but no, David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg believe they should just change a little bit the order ofWell, what really amazes me is the hubris of the writers, producers and directors. I mean, here we have this work of art which captured the attention and love of millions of readers, which stood the test of time, which won several awards, which has been translated to dozen of languages, but no, David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg believe they should just change a little bit the order of things, show us an antagonist we can root against from the very beginning, remove all the gore and horror, misinterpret the very foundations of the mystery of it all, and give us a slap of too much CGI and too much reveal in the first scene. Everything is out of place, everything is at least a little bit... wrong. The narrative is jumbled and the biggest loss is that of mood. For one of the most renowned examples of well constructed atmosphere in comics, this adaptation is really a let down. Congratulations, I was expecting to be disappointed, from what I'd already seen from the trailers, but "disappointment" is too weak a word for what I feel right now. This is dumbing down taken to an art form. I feel sorry for Neil Gaiman, he doesn't deserve this.… Expand
  42. aantik4444
    Aug 17, 2022
    0
    "F**king t**t - is that the way people spoke in 1926? "Bring cash" - what else could they have brought in 1926? Their credit cards? Or maybe pay in bitcoin?
  43. Dat_Lad
    Aug 5, 2022
    3
    I had low expectations and I have not been let down. I am currently slogging through the third episode and, I may revisit this review, if I manage to finish the whole show.
    It is worth mentioning, that I am a massive Sandman comics fan and I have quite an emotional connection with the source material. The way it was „improved” has not irked me, cause it was exactly as one would expect in    I had low expectations and I have not been let down. I am currently slogging through the third episode and, I may revisit this review, if I manage to finish the whole show.
    It is worth mentioning, that I am a massive Sandman comics fan and I have quite an emotional connection with the source material. The way it was „improved” has not irked me, cause it was exactly as one would expect in the current year, given the company that has released the show. In a way, „predictable” is a very apt word for the show. It is a typical Netflix slop, wearing a skinsuit of its brilliant source material. There’s a lot of CGI, subwoofer sound effects and questionable casting choices. The dialogues are as one would predict in the current year, ticking all the boxes. The race and gender swaps are as one would predict in the current year, ticking all the boxes.

    The original comic storyline is relentlessly blended into a script that is both hectic and sluggish. The showrunners rush straight off the gate blending comic episodes one to five into just the first two episodes. The time saved on character development is spent on charmlessly introducing many altered characters. Anybody, who has seen more than one Netflix show, will easily recoginse them all. They are the typical cast of corporate archetypes, wearing some semblance of persons mentioned in the Sandman comics.
    The main character is played by an actor, who looks great on stills and handles well Morpheus’s aloofness, bar his gravitas. A pleasant stand-out so far is the Cain and Able’s actors, whose storyline follows the original well thus far and are as one would imagine them reading the comic. Rest of the characters are either ephemerae with little screen time, or charisma voids readng the Netflix script, not bothered with the setting all that much, Charles Dance, for example, belongs to the former cathegory. For an actor mentioned all over the promotional material, he gets less than five minutes of presence in the entire show leaving it with a whimper. Constantinette is the example of later. She is a token girlboss, damned be the setting. Her presence is justified by showing the original constantine as a drunk, bumbling loser laying on the floor in stupor. She also puts out a stereotypical cockney accent, has a gun and has a house full of artifacts pertaining to daemons, so she is THE Constantine in the show. Also, as opposed to the comic Constantine, she has no moments of weakness or levity. She is always coldly in total control of every situation she is in.
    As said previously - predictable.
    She is one of many swapped characters, and I can only expect such quality in the future ones too, would I decide to continue watching. A character, I am hopeful for is Dr D. While some of his particulars were changed likely due to copyright disputes, he plays a bitter madman quite well thus far. An absolute nightmare (!) is the Corynthian. He makes an excellent lesser villain appearing later in the comic, where his aura of threat and dread is built by his sparse appearances - only to visit horrible (PG 18+ and a media outrage) violence upon others. In the show, he is the major vilain, and a sort of evil Yoda/Gandalf type of character, who appears to give the villain of the episode (and likely the viewer) exposition on what in the hell is happening and summarise character’s motivations. Also, as opposed to being a gruesome monstrosity of the original, he is just a dude. Kind of wacky, bumbling type of bloke, wearing a funny hat to boot. We know he is evil, cause he explicitly says he has an evil plan and he flashes his monstrous eyes, even though he takes no action to prove it. Well, he comes to villains’ houses gives them quick rundowns on story thus far. Ah, and yes. He gets girlbossed too. Big time.
    Warts and all, he seems to be doing a crucial service to new viewers. No person, without the knowledge of the original, would physically be able to follow the plot. It is a convoluted mess with an avalanche of bland characters doing things for reasons in places. Speaking of places, good half of them are Netflix-quality CGI and more than half of them (especially the physical ones) are in the absolute abyssal darkness. I believe the lightman needs to either be fired, or given a raise. Due to his work, Netflix could hire just five actors to play everybody in the same office room and no viewer would notice the difference. The savings man offers, may deserve him a larger cut of the revenue.
    If I was to extrapolate, from what I have seen thus far, I believe the show will go down the Witcher route and become a Netflix background play#4134 subverting the expectation and roaming free of the original material.
    All in all, I am still debating, whether to continue watching or not. On one hand hand, I do not want to remember my beloved series as what it had been made into. On the other hand,the corporate Sandman does what he does best. Puts people to sleep.    … Expand
  44. Donttalk2
    Aug 7, 2022
    6
    Technically, this is a faithful adaptation of one of the most innovative and most influential stories in pop culture, well made and a feast for genre- fans. But in fact this is heavy handed, pretentious and rather boring. The comic book, with its unusual ways of storytelling, changing artists and bold play with myths und narratives, felt like a gate to a whole new world. The TV series isTechnically, this is a faithful adaptation of one of the most innovative and most influential stories in pop culture, well made and a feast for genre- fans. But in fact this is heavy handed, pretentious and rather boring. The comic book, with its unusual ways of storytelling, changing artists and bold play with myths und narratives, felt like a gate to a whole new world. The TV series is just another one of these franchises post -"0arry Potter". It drops the ecclecticism and the avantgarde, doubles down on the thin storylines under all the metanarratice and the attitude (Gaiman`s greates weaknesses), and some of the rather small changes change the mood and style IMHO beyond repair (it`s not a problem, that death is now a POC, it IS a problem that she isn`t aloof). The comic book has some of the most iconic and ironic dialogues in the realm of fantasy, here they are alonst always very, very serious statements about gods who are more than gods and how everyone lost their magic things. Coleman and Thewlis were fun.… Expand
  45. Kangi
    Aug 10, 2022
    5
    Good show if not for the Netflix virtue signaling. What would have been a 9 loses points for being ridiculously over the top with agenda that has nothing to do with the story.
  46. comadore
    Aug 9, 2022
    4
    I wasn't a popular kid in school. I was the quiet kid who sat reading comics to stay out of the way of the bullies. My escape from the chaos was the original Sandman Comics. I immediately fell in love with the rich imagery and characters. I used to draw the pale and beautiful, punk, goth character Death on my notebooks.I shared and promoted The Sandman to everyone who would listen. It'sI wasn't a popular kid in school. I was the quiet kid who sat reading comics to stay out of the way of the bullies. My escape from the chaos was the original Sandman Comics. I immediately fell in love with the rich imagery and characters. I used to draw the pale and beautiful, punk, goth character Death on my notebooks.I shared and promoted The Sandman to everyone who would listen. It's safe to say that people like me are the reason this property even got a live action adaptation and is still a brand to this day. So it pains me when I say, "This show isn't for me".
    But if it's not for long time fans of the series, then who is it for?
    If you are going to copy scenes panel for panel, then why make all the other sweeping changes? The first 5 episodes are pretty great. But why take everyone's favorite grizzled, foul-mouthed, cig smoking, Brit in John Constantine and replace him with the Cute-As-A-button Dr Who companion? Why take such a visually compelling Character like Death and just cast some in-vogue POC? Why does every character need to have a sex scene? Are all writer's just perverts now? And where is this series trademark ethereal vibes? Patton Oswald is the voice of Dream's Raven Matthew. And They couldn't have picked a more distracting voice actor. Basically everything other than Morpheus himself is wrong.
    Each time Matthew speaks it just completely takes me out of the show.
    I don't care if this was supervised by Niel Gaiman himself. The dude has lost it. And sold out. Then he goes on twitter and makes fun of someone for saying it looks woke. It's 100% absolutely woke.
    Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining.
    This sucks. I waited a long time to see an live action adaptation and it is poisoned by those obsessed with identity and sex. I hate this modern world and its owners.    … Expand
  47. kirkender
    Aug 9, 2022
    5
    I've only watched the first episode and it was pretty boring, but relatively faithful to the comic. I don't particularly like the CGI. The actor playing Dreams physically fits the role, but i find the voice horribly annoying (gravelly voice is so 2008) and his general presence to be very underwhelming. I haven't decided if I will watch more because it just made me want to re-read theI've only watched the first episode and it was pretty boring, but relatively faithful to the comic. I don't particularly like the CGI. The actor playing Dreams physically fits the role, but i find the voice horribly annoying (gravelly voice is so 2008) and his general presence to be very underwhelming. I haven't decided if I will watch more because it just made me want to re-read the comics, which are very good, and this show is very much not great.… Expand
  48. Anonanonamous
    Aug 10, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The episode with the man Dream grants immortality is beautiful. But this show is all over the place. Tone and mood go from dead serious to silly within the same scene numerous times. I loved it. I hated it. I loved it. I hated it. 5/10 needs editing. And to all those concern with the "lgbt" stuff need to get a **** hobby.… Expand
  49. Samvell
    Aug 10, 2022
    5
    With a solid budget and a grandiose scale, The Sandman had a huge potential for becoming one of the biggest, most memorable series of the decade. Unfortunately though what we got is a subpar fantasy detective, at times carried by solid performances by Sturridge, Holbrook and Thewlis, but sadly even their combined talents couldn't've turned this into something sensible and worth watching.With a solid budget and a grandiose scale, The Sandman had a huge potential for becoming one of the biggest, most memorable series of the decade. Unfortunately though what we got is a subpar fantasy detective, at times carried by solid performances by Sturridge, Holbrook and Thewlis, but sadly even their combined talents couldn't've turned this into something sensible and worth watching.

    Also there's a HUGE amount of SJW propaganda, which, without exaggeration, truly is the series' M-O. Almost every character that isn't gay or black is either an as*hole or just stupid and irrelevant. Dream is an obvious exception, but for some reason pretty much everyone around gives him a flak. Despite being incarcerated for over a century, everyone gives him sh*t as if he voluntarily abandoned his kingdom.

    More than that, the creators contradict themselves on numerous occasions, such as with Johanna. Her character is introduced to us as this strong, independent type woman, who cares a lot about money and very little about what others think of her. Yet, within the very same episode, we see her waking up at her home in the middle of the night with a full make up on and an impeccable hairstyle, which not only makes no sense whatsoever, but is also clearly aimed at appeasing straight male audience.

    The series has some good aspects about it. The aforementioned trio of actors is great, the music is fine, the visuals are ok too. But there's not much to it beyond that.    … Expand
  50. wiqela
    Aug 6, 2022
    3
    Could be an awesome series - but they decided to DEI it to death. What's so wrong about sticking to source material these days? Whatever happened to honoring the authors vision?
    Tuned out after 15minutes when it got too heavy handed. Shame.
  51. SoManySaltySJWS
    Aug 6, 2022
    0
    've been waiting for this series for a long time. I bough and read the original graphic novels in the 80's/90's, I was eager to see this new series.

    While ok, I have four major problems with it: 1. Dream is poorly represented. He is supposed to be the all powerful centre of the dreaming. But in this series he is more like an administrator. Where is the imagery of him blending with the    've been waiting for this series for a long time. I bough and read the original graphic novels in the 80's/90's, I was eager to see this new series.

    While ok, I have four major problems with it: 1. Dream is poorly represented. He is supposed to be the all powerful centre of the dreaming. But in this series he is more like an administrator. Where is the imagery of him blending with the environment?. Why doesnt the dreaming bend around him? In this he is a bit pathetic.

    2. Characters have been changed for political correctness. Please! Grow up. If you are going to produce any novel or story for TV or film then have the balls to represent the original as it was written.

    3. The visuals are too "nice". Most of the depictions of the dreaming look more like disneyland than anything else. Where is the grittiness, terror, and wonder that can be found in dreams? The visuals were mostly bland pap.

    4. The Corinthian was a bit meek. Especially his eyes which should have been far more terrifying.

    All in all I'm fairly disappointed in this series. But, as usual, anyone who hasnt read the originals will probably find it ok which is a pity as the original story was good enough to be truely inspiring.    … Expand
  52. eikinkloster
    Aug 8, 2022
    0
    Sandman was how I learned to love American superhero comics. I read it in my teens, first borrowing from a friend, and later I bought all the collected bundles I could find. It played right into my interest in the occult of the time, and fed it. Sandman felt like something adult, deep, philosophical. Every other superhero comics felt shallow, mainstream.
    It had a hefty dose of the    Sandman was how I learned to love American superhero comics. I read it in my teens, first borrowing from a friend, and later I bought all the collected bundles I could find. It played right into my interest in the occult of the time, and fed it. Sandman felt like something adult, deep, philosophical. Every other superhero comics felt shallow, mainstream.
    It had a hefty dose of the unusual, black, gay, trans, foreign, and yet, felt mostly English, Anglo-Saxon, despite the author's Jewishness. This series, instead, is all about those unusual, and in the exact amount that's been established for fantasy since the Merlin BBC series and the Warcraft movie. It feels like a post apocalyptical world in which White and straight people had their time and were done with. If that has always been Neil Gaiman's intention, then I feel I was duped back in 1989. But it's ok. Now it's out in the open; now we can work to salvage whatever is still salvageable.    … Expand
  53. Paper_Kay
    Aug 5, 2022
    2
    If the godawful CGI won't kill it for you, the narration surely will: every scene is explained, except for the plot patches that can't be explained, because they are not in the source material. The costumes make no sense, the titular character only has one expression (and his famous hair is so lacking...) and I have no idea how come, but all of it seems like a bad copy of a copy of aIf the godawful CGI won't kill it for you, the narration surely will: every scene is explained, except for the plot patches that can't be explained, because they are not in the source material. The costumes make no sense, the titular character only has one expression (and his famous hair is so lacking...) and I have no idea how come, but all of it seems like a bad copy of a copy of a videotape, cinematographically.. The only good bits are from the comics (which are still some of my favourite comic books ever)... just assembled really weirdly. I don't get it. They had a running start and a huge budget and they ended up making a bland cartoon. This could have been so, so good. It just isn't.… Expand
  54. Morcheema
    Aug 5, 2022
    4
    Show started with promise but quickly just felt like an episode of doctor who with gore effects enabled. 24/7 was the only truly interesting episode of the season, and it had the least screen time of Dream - speaks volumes.
  55. msmarvelfanboyy
    Aug 5, 2022
    0
    sooo boring, i hate it, netflix always with mid productions
  56. OlivierPiel
    Aug 6, 2022
    0
    All these expensive and beautiful visuals are not just undermined, but utterly ruined by a plot, a writing and dialogues that insult the intelligence of an average man like me.
  57. CaptainAverage
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Whether you are a fan of the comics or not, you will weep for a gargoyle.

    What more do you need to know?
  58. steffmaister
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    I was expecting something much worse! Sandman is a really difficult comic book to translator into a TV show. But I really get the feeling that it is done with love and care. Also good cast, nice settings, good script. Couldn’t hope for more
  59. Klose000000
    Aug 6, 2022
    2
    Ужасное шоу. Помимо привычных для современных сериалов проблем с повecткой, данный сериал невероятно скучный, и это самое плохое. Без кнопки перемотки невозможно это смотреть. Хотя может в этом и была задумка, создать сериал с Морфеем от которого реально в сон клонит)Ужасное шоу. Помимо привычных для современных сериалов проблем с повecткой, данный сериал невероятно скучный, и это самое плохое. Без кнопки перемотки невозможно это смотреть. Хотя может в этом и была задумка, создать сериал с Морфеем от которого реально в сон клонит)
  60. Zoe666
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic adaption with spot on casting! From someone who was a fan of the comics when they were being published and didn't think it could possibly translate to the screen.… Expand
  61. valoiz
    Aug 5, 2022
    10
    Great atmosphere, visuals and acting. Great cast and the protagonist do a great job on portraying an eternal proud, yet gentle-somehow emotional, being. Prolly will get some hate from those people who want and at the same time don’t want copy&paste from original material. Happy to see DC can still throw good series even if the DC movie universe keep failing.
  62. IVAN7773
    Aug 7, 2022
    0
    too much toxic agenda, can you shoot a version for developed countries without this medieval "golden billion" agitation?
  63. VonSeux
    Aug 5, 2022
    7
    Very exciting for fans of the comics, it's a dream to see this materialised as a big budget show. However, too much green-screens and cgi and adaptation decisions that reminds you frequently this is a "Netflix" production.
  64. redhare
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    I don't know if I'll live long enough for anything to move me as Gaiman's Sandman has? Perhaps I won't. This will have to sustain me for the length of my days but I am confident it will. The power. The magic. The splendor. Everything about it transcends our little world and makes us somehow a part of the Universe of the Endless.
  65. Milamber1675
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Ambiance, action, histoire, costume lieu tout est envoûtant : serie parfaite pour moi
  66. VicFerrari
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
    Lavishly mounted production with uneven storytelling. The forced diversity feels contrived on large, tho Death is great (episode 6 is excellent) and Jenna Coleman captures the Constantine character on film better than any other so far. Unfortunately the last 4 episodes are terrible, like an insipid YA story, and a struggle to get through. What a shame.
  67. jihipor842
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    First of all, I must specify that I have read all the comics in the series (and for some issues (like Preludes and Nocturnes) more than ten times). I am therefore already familiar with the twisted and dreamlike universe of Neil Gaiman. I was extremely excited when the television adaptation of the comic book was announced, and I was eagerly awaiting its release. My expectations wereFirst of all, I must specify that I have read all the comics in the series (and for some issues (like Preludes and Nocturnes) more than ten times). I am therefore already familiar with the twisted and dreamlike universe of Neil Gaiman. I was extremely excited when the television adaptation of the comic book was announced, and I was eagerly awaiting its release. My expectations were immense; these have been largely exceeded. The Sandman by Netflix is ​​a delight for neophytes as well as regulars of the graphic novel.
    The adaptation is prodigious. Everything is fabulous and smoothly conducted.
    My main concern was about the appearance of the protagonist who, in the comics, has a somewhat original physique. However, Tom Sturridge plays "Morpheus" wonderfully. He IS Morpheus, in his voice, his gestures, his physique. The cast is very great. I'm thinking of the "Corinthian" (Boyd Holbrook) who seems straight out of a case, or the excellent Gwendoline Christie, interpreter of the terrible "Lucifer Morningstar".
    The photography and staging are exquisite, especially the breathtaking dream realm shots, helping to set the overall mood, because that's the power of this adaptation. This bizarre, dreamlike, flirting atmosphere between the disturbing and the magnificent specific to Gaiman's productions hovers over the series. I am thinking in particular of the episode "24 hours" which alone justifies viewing the series. The soundtrack is not left out either; David Buckley won with tremendous work through his art.
    Unfortunately, and since nothing is perfect, I can't help but notice the forced and awkward inclusivity. Inclusiveness is good, but not like this. Inclusiveness is representing everyone, not just one side. Every romantic relationship is gay, and if it's straight, it's deeply dysfunctional. On the contrary, and this is the irony, the comics involve certain LGBT characters in several brilliant issues. No need to force, let the adaptation do its job.

    I highly recommend the series, whether you've read the comics or not!    … Expand
  68. eder
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    I read the comics and as a reader I feel the adaptation was pretty solid. It was amazing most of the time with a few missteps here and there. The best thing is: most of us, fans, feared the series would suck, it does not and that is huge. Such a rich source material deserved a proper adaptation and Netflix delivered it.
  69. FernandoN
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    The series respects the spirit of the comic while adapting itself to the media and of course new spectators . The input of Gaiman kept the series from deviating too much, but people need to understand that he grew in the 30 years since the comic was written. Ok can't write anymore the text box is buggy in mobile. After 200 characters the post button doesn't let you see what you write... OkThe series respects the spirit of the comic while adapting itself to the media and of course new spectators . The input of Gaiman kept the series from deviating too much, but people need to understand that he grew in the 30 years since the comic was written. Ok can't write anymore the text box is buggy in mobile. After 200 characters the post button doesn't let you see what you write... Ok now I'm under the button, this is terrible ui.... Anyway, not a perfect adaptation, but a perfect series.… Expand
  70. wakefuldream
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    The people complaining of “wokeness” while at the same time whining that the writers didn’t keep to the source material have obviously missed the whole point of Sandman. Not only was Gaiman highly involved in the development but the anti-‘woke’ crowd misses the point that retelling a story in a different time, in a slightly different way, allows the spirit of Sandman story to shineThe people complaining of “wokeness” while at the same time whining that the writers didn’t keep to the source material have obviously missed the whole point of Sandman. Not only was Gaiman highly involved in the development but the anti-‘woke’ crowd misses the point that retelling a story in a different time, in a slightly different way, allows the spirit of Sandman story to shine through. I’m sure the whiners would be whining about the casting choices of the Audible edition too if they had the patience to consume the story in that medium.

    Those that desperately seem to want the “original” Sandman sans less “wokeness”, seems to ignore how progressive Sandman was at the time: it depicted “foreigners” and other sexualities and ways to live that was rarely seen at the time in the comic medium. Now Gaiman had the chance to green light further changes in that direction and humanity progresses a little further in understanding itself.

    Also, guys: you realize that the whole thing is made up right? The fact you’re more obsessed with the fake “straight white man bad” narrative than some of the actual outright departures from “canon” shows your colors are more political in nature than any real care you have for the story.    … Expand
  71. MrKaik
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    A great adaptation of the comic book masterpiece. The best series I've watched this year.
  72. AlliDoisWatchTv
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    really entertaining if youre open to these kinds of shows. haters are gonna hate it just has that vibe but if you liked the witcher youll def like this. Honestly this is probably netflix's best release of the year
  73. Diego507
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Este sitio deberia eliminar a todos esos trolls que dan 0 a cualquier show en este sitio.
    El show no es perfecto, pero quede fascinado por su historia, espero ver una segunda temporada.
  74. Thelog32
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    The show gets off to a bit of a slow start, but then the episode titled 24/7 happens and woooo boy does it get good. The acting is superb, and the methodical pacing gives every character weight. The acting really pulls you in. I really don’t care about whether the characters in the shows I watch are gay, straight, or whatever else there is… but I really hope that only gay characters areThe show gets off to a bit of a slow start, but then the episode titled 24/7 happens and woooo boy does it get good. The acting is superb, and the methodical pacing gives every character weight. The acting really pulls you in. I really don’t care about whether the characters in the shows I watch are gay, straight, or whatever else there is… but I really hope that only gay characters are in every single show in the future. Not because I personally care, but because the whiny incel tears give me life. It just gives me the warm and Fuzzies to see bigots lose their favorite stories over the most lame and petty reasons.… Expand
  75. killer1237
    Aug 8, 2022
    7
    I had a great time with the first 6 episodes, but episodes 7 through 10 were absolutely awful, cringey, and boring. Do yourself a favor and stop watching after episode 6 and hope that the next season is similar to the first half of this one, otherwise it won't be worth a watch.
  76. skills
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Great adaption of the source material, I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope there will be a second season.
  77. Azirafal
    Aug 8, 2022
    8
    I liked it a lot - as a fan of the comic I think the show really nailed the adaptation part. There are some slow moments (teh first episode stands out as one such) that could make it hard for new viewers to get attached, but if they pass that hurdle - it's a great show.
    Except for those pacing problems and minor grievances (a bit of the CGI is not as good as in the rest of the series, one    I liked it a lot - as a fan of the comic I think the show really nailed the adaptation part. There are some slow moments (teh first episode stands out as one such) that could make it hard for new viewers to get attached, but if they pass that hurdle - it's a great show.
    Except for those pacing problems and minor grievances (a bit of the CGI is not as good as in the rest of the series, one or two minor plot points changed) I'd recommend it to all that like interesting worlds, creative characters and a good story. Sturridge is awezome as Morpheus, and the "controversial" parts that some "fans" are crying about are great as well (especially Death and Desire stand out, and Gwendoline Christie makes for an adequately imposing Lucifer).

    Loved the show, would recommend. Don't mind the trolls and toxic "fans" that don't know the source material and spew gibberish about how "changed" the show is compared to the comic. It's not, inclusivity was a point, and a strong one, in the comic as well.    … Expand
  78. UncleWillard
    Aug 9, 2022
    7
    I'm really enjoying it. Dream is perfectly cast. Is it a shot for shot recreation of the graphic novel, but it's very engaging. The only criticism I have is the main arc. I enjoyed the tangents far more than the main story, which was about Rose Walker (who was kind of obnoxious tbh).
  79. bertobellamy
    Aug 8, 2022
    7
    I had a lot of concerns about this adaptation. Although it has the dreary Netflix style, the first two episodes have been good overall. The story is surprising in some ways, deviating a little from the original one but still being interesting. Hope the rest of the season follows this approach.
  80. deedeedee33
    Aug 8, 2022
    8
    For those on here complaining about changes to the source material, race and gender swapping etc…Neil Gaiman wrote the series with Goyer. Your complaints are ludicrous to the point of idiocy and actually suspect. Despite the series imperfections and issues (the last 4 episodes are substantially weaker than those previous imo), I’m so glad we saw this realized.
  81. Tokenbake
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    Seems hilarious to me people review bombing because it’s “woke” like these people never read past the first trade!! So they changed the cast around to fit modern times… The point is the story is nearly a 1/1 of the comic. Like get over yourselves. Bunch of wimpy crybabies. Show was fantastic. Just superb.
  82. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 10, 2022
    6
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  83. KingGoonie1217
    Aug 8, 2022
    9
    Amazing adaptation of one of the best comic series of all time. Stuck to the comics much more than I thought they would be able to and I loved every minute! Bravo!
  84. zeusskf
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    A must watch a very good serie and if you blame anything then the problem is you
  85. owenw218
    Aug 9, 2022
    10
    I went into this not knowing anything about it other than the creator is one of my wife's favorite authors. The first season was captivating and enjoyable, and I can't wait for the next season.
  86. think8
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    It's simply great, but i give it an 9 because the series can be a little bit confusing for viewers who have not read the comics or are not familiar with the mythology such as myself, otherwise it is simply great.
  87. Beepboopbop
    Aug 9, 2022
    8
    I had a lot of concerns going into this, but enjoyed it more than expected. The lead does an excellent job of portraying Dream. Some of the other casting choices were not as successful. Still, what had always been regarded as an unfilmable work has been brought to screen largely successfully. For the more passionate fans of the source material I would recommend the Audible series whichI had a lot of concerns going into this, but enjoyed it more than expected. The lead does an excellent job of portraying Dream. Some of the other casting choices were not as successful. Still, what had always been regarded as an unfilmable work has been brought to screen largely successfully. For the more passionate fans of the source material I would recommend the Audible series which has a near perfect cast and hews much more closely to the comic series.… Expand
  88. SporadicBinger
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Gripping from the beginning to end. It filled me with a mixture of different emotions from start to finish. Anger, Sadness, happiness, disgust and surprise to name a few. Which in my opinion is what a TV show is meant to do. I am a fan of the show Lucifer on Netflix and find myself gravitated towards shows that portray Satan and other such beings as I find it fascinating. The portrayal ofGripping from the beginning to end. It filled me with a mixture of different emotions from start to finish. Anger, Sadness, happiness, disgust and surprise to name a few. Which in my opinion is what a TV show is meant to do. I am a fan of the show Lucifer on Netflix and find myself gravitated towards shows that portray Satan and other such beings as I find it fascinating. The portrayal of Satan/ Lucifer by Gwendoline Christie is refreshing, as I believe it depicted that from the comics very accurately. There are some great acting performances across each episode. The stand out for me was that of David Thewlis who portrayed John Dee (Doctor Destiny). He really got you understanding why he was doing what he did and even agreeing with him. Which is what I believe a good bad guy should do.… Expand
  89. jzathajenius
    Aug 9, 2022
    7
    A review from someone who has not read the source material...

    I'm halfway through the season so I feel qualified to give an opinion....yeah its good. Not amazing, but definitely watchable. An over reliance on sub par looking CG does make the show feel a bit cheap. The acting is good, Sturridge is a bit one note though, which makes it feel hard to connect with him. Dialogue is sometimes    A review from someone who has not read the source material...

    I'm halfway through the season so I feel qualified to give an opinion....yeah its good. Not amazing, but definitely watchable. An over reliance on sub par looking CG does make the show feel a bit cheap. The acting is good, Sturridge is a bit one note though, which makes it feel hard to connect with him. Dialogue is sometimes clunky and a bit cringe as well. Some storylines, like Dream and Lucifer's battle in hell were extremely silly and underwhelming. Patton Oswalt's raven sidekick feels straight out of a Disney movie. So the show definitely has its flaws.

    It feels most similar to American Gods, another show that I enjoyed but got sick of past its first season. I hope the season finishes on a strong note.

    It just feels like it should have been a big budget HBO show, but on Netflix it feels a bit rushed, a bit cheap.    … Expand
  90. gyorggy
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    What a tv show...first i love the actors. The main character is played by a very talented, born for this role actor. Most of the evil characters are 10/10, well written and with complex motivation and background. The cgi is meh in some places but great in others. The main plot is good and it has beautiful moments. The secondary stories are very interesting. I enjoyed the show and i hopeWhat a tv show...first i love the actors. The main character is played by a very talented, born for this role actor. Most of the evil characters are 10/10, well written and with complex motivation and background. The cgi is meh in some places but great in others. The main plot is good and it has beautiful moments. The secondary stories are very interesting. I enjoyed the show and i hope they'll make a season 2… Expand
  91. Tesseract
    Aug 18, 2022
    10
    The reviews are filled with the usual subhumans crying about anyone who doesn’t look like them appearing on their little screams. If only this site had any semblance of moderation or cared at all about what these cretins smear all over the place. Oh well.

    The show itself is a 7-8 mostly out of my respect for the source material and hoping it actually hits on some of its potential down the line.
  92. night4
    Aug 29, 2022
    6
    I'm gay, and I think this show has too many gay characters. And besides that, it's kind of a mess. Some of it is great, much of it ridiculous, and all of it disjointed. It felt like they couldn't decide on what to do ahead of time.

    +1 for the cat story though.
  93. Fed_Pitt
    Sep 9, 2022
    8
    Excellent comic, excellent show. They change details, but the story and the important things hasn't change
  94. veshches
    Aug 11, 2022
    9
    Wow. This is so much better than I thought it would be. They did a great job of trimming down the story to give you an entertaining narrative that captures the spirit of the comics. This may be one of the best adaptations from comics to screen I have seen. As an old time fan of the comics, I wish they had cast Death as an 80's goth girl. Nothing against the actress who was hired to portrayWow. This is so much better than I thought it would be. They did a great job of trimming down the story to give you an entertaining narrative that captures the spirit of the comics. This may be one of the best adaptations from comics to screen I have seen. As an old time fan of the comics, I wish they had cast Death as an 80's goth girl. Nothing against the actress who was hired to portray Death. If you did not read the comics I doubt you will even care about this change, However, for me, Death was such an iconic part of the original comics I think this change is a miss.… Expand
  95. monthofsundaes
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    This title has been plagued by the anti "woke" and others pretending they know the story better than the author.
    Disgraceful trolls ll.
    Keep your mind and heart open and you will find this adventure an absolute delight.
  96. Nicholas_Elrond
    Sep 1, 2022
    8
    Really liked this show. The beginning and middle episodes are the strongest. Hope it gets a season 2.
  97. enzoenzo
    Aug 11, 2022
    8
    Honestly, it's not dark, it's more like a comedy (or so exaggerated you want to laugh). But it's great fun, in the sense you discover that a lot of clichés about our life have no base, and that dreams, nightmares, fears, etc. have a lot to say about us. It is good to live in dreams, a little bit, not all the time. Great actors, except maybe an exception for the leading one, until the twoHonestly, it's not dark, it's more like a comedy (or so exaggerated you want to laugh). But it's great fun, in the sense you discover that a lot of clichés about our life have no base, and that dreams, nightmares, fears, etc. have a lot to say about us. It is good to live in dreams, a little bit, not all the time. Great actors, except maybe an exception for the leading one, until the two last episodes of the first season, when he discovers "expression". Great great opening also to lots of cultural legends.… Expand
  98. Jagen
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Excellent adaptation of the original material. Acting was surprisingly a bit shaky at times, but they managed to skilfully remain true to the fantastic original whilst bringing their own twists.
  99. WatchinMovies
    Aug 23, 2022
    6
    Typical Neil Gaiman production; convoluted, interesting, captivating, boring at times and refreshing at others, high production value, variety of characters, good fantasy, wandering plot, good and bad acting. You get the picture. That being said, I'd rate this "it could be your cup of tea so give it a try."
  100. MemeSilenti
    Aug 19, 2022
    6
    Like some of people say here, it´s something with very high potential and to be good series, where I´m not saying it´s not in some aspects like the story, art component, visual form or the characters included... but... the everything is ruined or better breaks down by so many elements of rainbow capitalism together with "racial tolerance". I don´t know why Netflix uses such a violent formLike some of people say here, it´s something with very high potential and to be good series, where I´m not saying it´s not in some aspects like the story, art component, visual form or the characters included... but... the everything is ruined or better breaks down by so many elements of rainbow capitalism together with "racial tolerance". I don´t know why Netflix uses such a violent form within propagation or better to say implementation of these things into movies or series (it´s for sure commercial move). I guess it would not be such "toxic" and negative for some people if there would be used more peaceful form. To end, good old times of Netflix (for me Altered Carbon, Taboo or Alienist etc.). Now, it´s mostly garbage and time to time there is some a star shining... my subscription is close to "time to die"... but there is upcoming the young demagoguing generation which say, it´s great but they had not a chance to meet great or how say it...… Expand
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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    Aug 23, 2022
    75
    At its best, the show is strong fantasy entertainment that functions as a great introduction to Gaiman’s writing. But the barrier to entry is high, and the cost of jumping into such an intricate saga might be too much for some.
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  2. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Aug 5, 2022
    60
    While not our cup of tea, we definitely see how appealing The Sandman would be to fans of Gaiman and his work. We’re just not sure it’s particularly accessible to those of us who are new to the story.
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  3. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Aug 5, 2022
    75
    “The Sandman” stands out visually. A parade of fine actors — Joely Richardson, Charles Dance, Stephen Fry — weave in and out, with David Thewlis particularly strong as an escaped mental patient. Still, the show remains comic-book thin on character and plot conveniences are everywhere. “The Sandman” dreams of being more than it is, but it’s still pretty good.
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