The Sandman

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 5, 2022
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
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. Anastasyah86
    Aug 14, 2022
    7
    It started marvelous and 2 series were great, especially the battle between Morpheus and Lucifer, but the last three series were super degradable and boring. And yep, too much LGBT.
  2. Karlei
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    A fantastic adaptation, which masterfully kept the magic of the original comics. It's sad to see negative comments generated by sheer ignorance and prejudice.
  3. Stuart921
    Aug 18, 2022
    6
    This review is spoiler free...

    This show demonstrates some of the most potential in a show I have seen in a long time. The idea of other worldly beings, different realms and takes on human life is amazing, but this is rarely pushed. However, the main issue is creativity. This show gets stuck around places in London, the USA and Green Fantasy field worlds. They show you briefly some    This review is spoiler free...

    This show demonstrates some of the most potential in a show I have seen in a long time. The idea of other worldly beings, different realms and takes on human life is amazing, but this is rarely pushed.

    However, the main issue is creativity. This show gets stuck around places in London, the USA and Green Fantasy field worlds. They show you briefly some gargoyles, a pumpkin man, demons but they really had the opportunity to push these worlds.

    Thinking about people dreams have people flying, being in movies, doing magic, confronting issues, going through space, travelling to odd spaces that aren’t real. Again, with (Warner Brothers) being the people in charge this is barely touched.

    Additionally, in a bid to represent people they fill miss the mark, we seen an entire lack of diversity in a culturally respect. Anyone from a different country or accent would be interesting, or even a country beyond the USA or UK. Covering people from different countries and different parts of the world would really help reach their diversity in a natural way.

    Overall, this is enjoyable, but this rarely hits the heights is could.

    Sorry for any typos    … Expand
  4. stevieann14
    Aug 19, 2022
    9
    I haven't read the comics, but I will now. The series does jump around from story to story (some episodes are more back-to-back than others), and the stories are beautiful. I loved the imagery and the characters were fantastic.
  5. Mcgreen_21
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    A different kind of tv show. A alternate world where gods exist and powerful immortal beings have to deal with common human problems like loneliness, love, and self improvement.
  6. AthanasiosT
    Jan 3, 2023
    6
    Sandman along with Lucifer and Constantine, are in my top favorite comics. The TV show wasn't bad. Nice graphics and images and pretty good adaptation of the original story, with some slight alterations. I was ok with Lucifer's female depiction, but I was disappointed with Constantine's appearance as a female witch. I mean, not every male character has to change into a female one, in orderSandman along with Lucifer and Constantine, are in my top favorite comics. The TV show wasn't bad. Nice graphics and images and pretty good adaptation of the original story, with some slight alterations. I was ok with Lucifer's female depiction, but I was disappointed with Constantine's appearance as a female witch. I mean, not every male character has to change into a female one, in order to follow modern political correctness. I really hope they do NOT make a Constantine tv show, with a female protagonist. The episode with the cats, was the best one.… Expand
  7. peraveen
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Definitely it is one of the good series from the netflix! Solid stuff from the DC comics!!
  8. Heart_Idealism
    Oct 25, 2022
    5
    Feels like a two separate season cramped into one. With the first half get enough time for the overall development. And the second half completely overlooked, just like tossed it in for the sake of agendas. Who cares about character development? as long as we have a woke representative character everywhere. Don't make it deep, just enough for a face value one. And a typical underdevelopedFeels like a two separate season cramped into one. With the first half get enough time for the overall development. And the second half completely overlooked, just like tossed it in for the sake of agendas. Who cares about character development? as long as we have a woke representative character everywhere. Don't make it deep, just enough for a face value one. And a typical underdeveloped strong female character, that just there for the sake of posing and being overrated by everyone.

    The style is great, the narrative is unique. And there's some episodes that just uhm.. Movie Quality! But the overall attention get distracted more for making cool spectacle, it left the characters hollow and the narrative much to be desired    … Expand
  9. Valya_N
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    "Sandman" series.
    (no spoilers)
    If I were asked who of the people living on earth is the most versed in human souls, I would answer this without hesitation - Neil Gaiman. The Netflix series "Sandman" was produced by Warner Bros. Studios based on the eponymous comic book published by DC Comics. The series turned out to be the only successful attempt from the numerous previously made    "Sandman" series.
    (no spoilers)
    If I were asked who of the people living on earth is the most versed in human souls, I would answer this without hesitation - Neil Gaiman.
    The Netflix series "Sandman" was produced by Warner Bros. Studios based on the eponymous comic book published by DC Comics. The series turned out to be the only successful attempt from the numerous previously made adaptations of the original source. Apparently, the author Neil Gaiman himself played an important role in this, who became a co-author of the script for the series and an active participant in Production.

    The series appears to be a Dark Fantasy, but upon closer examination, one can see a diverse range of genres, from melodrama like "P.S. I Love You" to a bloody Tarantino-style thriller. It encompasses gothic darkness, moments of a fairy tale, blood-chilling horrors, family drama, cabaret scenes, black humor, and a lot of grunge-style. Neil Gaiman's plot twist is what only Neil Gaiman knows.
    All the characters in Sandman, like most of Gaiman's characters, are described in the characteristic handwriting of the author. Each character is unique, captivating the imagination and leaving a lasting impression with their portrayal. Throughout the 11 episodes, new characters appear on the screen one after another, breaking your stereotypes. They can surprise even the most seasoned viewers and fantasy genre enthusiasts. Neil Gaiman doesn't rely on clichés. Could Lady Brienne from Game of Thrones and Lucifer Lord of Hell have the same face? Maybe, you'll see that.

    The contrast between the twilight of traditional London and the flashy American style further emphasizes the confrontation between Morpheus and his former creation and the main antagonist of the series, the Corinthian. Here you can make a reference to "American Gods", which unfolds the confrontation between the ancient Gods and the glossy modern Gods in the style of American Hollywood.
    It is worth noting that the plot is imprisoned in the standards of the trends of modern serials, without which today's Western cinema industry is probably impossible. It may seem that there is too much with some of the “mandatory” elements of modern cinema, as if the creators of “The Sandman” between the lines are silently saying: “yes, yes, look, we have a lot of this.” Whether you see it or not, whether there are hints there or not, it is impossible to say for sure. You never know what can be imagined in a film about dreams.
    In the final 11th episode, centered around the character Calliope, the muse who inspires writers, we see the portrayal of a captive and coerced muse. This raises reflections on the freedom of the creative individual in the modern world, where society dictates mandatory standards. Let's leave the answer outside the brackets.

    It is worth recognizing that the creators of the series still managed to pick up the cast. And they took their time doing so; for example, the casting for the lead role lasted for 8 months. In the acting of the family of immortals: Death, Passion, Suffering and Fate, outstanding stage abilities are not noticeable, but this does not mean that the viewer will remain indifferent. Let's take an episode of Morpheus's walk with his sister Death around the city. Was it an actor's performance by Death? Perhaps what we see is an ordinary person with empathy towards others.

    In the worlds of Neil Gaiman there is always a place for deep meaning, allusions, irony, feelings and unpredictable twists. The Sandman series is no exception. This is a very exciting dive into the wilds of the human imagination, where much can resonate within yourself.
    If you haven't watched it yet, I highly recommend doing so.
    Thank you for reading to the end.    … 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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