The Sandman
Netflix | Release Date: August 5, 2022
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spudAug 5, 2022
Not a great adaptation. It will simply make you doubt how good the comic book actually was in the first place. The casting is disappointing, the pace and rhythm weak, and the changes made to the original source material seem to have beenNot a great adaptation. It will simply make you doubt how good the comic book actually was in the first place. The casting is disappointing, the pace and rhythm weak, and the changes made to the original source material seem to have been introduced either merely on a whim or to make the series more Bechdel-test-friendly. Overall, it is ok as something to have in the background, but it is hardly innovative. It is definitely not thought-provoking. Hell, it is barely entertaining.… Expand
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holyfield44Aug 6, 2022
Seems a decently faithful adaptation to the original, even though it's been like 25 yrs since I read them. Effects were pretty good but the "WOKENESS" of the casting, taken even several steps farther is just disgusting. Don't think there wasSeems a decently faithful adaptation to the original, even though it's been like 25 yrs since I read them. Effects were pretty good but the "WOKENESS" of the casting, taken even several steps farther is just disgusting. Don't think there was even ONE white, straight male character in the whole series. If this is what Netflix is going to do with every new movie or show, I'll be cancelling my membership, it way too expensive now anyway.… Expand
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TheHungryOneAug 6, 2022
The Sandman looks and feels like it was made in the 2000s, but with the shoehorned "wokeness" of today. This TV adaptation is equivalent to shaving with the dullest razorblade possible. It is nearly offensive in how uninspired and uninspiringThe Sandman looks and feels like it was made in the 2000s, but with the shoehorned "wokeness" of today. This TV adaptation is equivalent to shaving with the dullest razorblade possible. It is nearly offensive in how uninspired and uninspiring the writing, acting and the visuals are.

If you're a zealot of the comics, then maybe you'll find it passable, although I hope you don't, for the dignity of every writer and artist who ever contributed anything to the original material.

The Sandman is yet another staunch refusal to obtain an IP and create a show with any form of sensibility or entertainment value. I envy the mental gymnastic capabilities of those who can sit through this.… Expand
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masacra_tgnAug 9, 2022
Netflix stupidly tried to please all minorities. They stupidly do not care about the canon, in short, a shame, as with the Witcher.
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TrunkisAug 10, 2022
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 clearlyWhy 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.… Expand
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Jray83_03Aug 6, 2022
The target audience seems to be gay, trans, and interracial peoples. Nothing wrong with that, but if you're like me a member of the majority of consumers this series is not meant for you. In fact you are the villain throughout the whole series
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Unicron666Aug 8, 2022
A great story in the comics is completely warped and changed until the characters are unrecognisable and dull. The changes serve no purpose save to fill some diversity and inclusion quota, obviously they are more interested in preaching thanA great story in the comics is completely warped and changed until the characters are unrecognisable and dull. The changes serve no purpose save to fill some diversity and inclusion quota, obviously they are more interested in preaching than making a good series. A damn shame because the comics are amazing… Expand
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getsmeliftedAug 7, 2022
Sets a new record for race swapping characters from the source material. If you're a villain you get to stay white though, obviously. Loses a lot in translation from book to screen.
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zedzdedSep 8, 2022
i don’t care about tokenism in the casting i can’t get past neil gaiman’s pompous leaden writing

gave it a 2 cause the art direction and special effects are impressive the rest not so much i really wanted to like this
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N1ghtwingOct 19, 2022
Sad woke crap, 80% of the characters are gender swapped race swapped or both. They made fundamental changes to the comics that reduce sandman's character. It's very frustrating because the visuals are amazing and there are moments of realSad woke crap, 80% of the characters are gender swapped race swapped or both. They made fundamental changes to the comics that reduce sandman's character. It's very frustrating because the visuals are amazing and there are moments of real greatness when they stick to the source material. If you have never read the comic it's probably a good time, there are plot holes that the show created and weird character changes that do reduce the story. It is painful to watch as a fan of the comics… Expand
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Broker2022Jan 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The series based on the well-known The Sandman comics was broadcast on Netflix with great expectations, which unfortunately went in the direction of GET WOKE GO BROKE AGAIN, after the first few minutes! Just bad what has been coming out of HOLLYWOKE for the last 3-4 years, especially the episode in the American Diner, I turned it off, with the best of intentions I couldn't take it anymore and really bad, the character JOHN Constantine, now a small woman with thin arms (Mary Sue) who's also a lesbian?!! Misandry, misandy everywhere you look. Then the longed-for liberator, of course, a ugly black girl etc. etc., horrible, bad, without words...I'm not a racist and I love strong good women (black or white, who cares!), I don't hate gays, lesbians etc. ,my favorite movies are Alien 1979, Philadelphia 1993 and Blade 1998, but must have ALL good protagonists gay, lesbian, trans, women (Mary Sue), black and all white men, being stupid dumb and wimps?! Misandry and contempt against the majority everywhere..
Shame on you HOLLYWOKE!… Expand
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HobGadlingOct 8, 2022
This is the first time I've ever cared enough to create an account to comment. How is it possible to take something so good and turn it into such dross in half of the first episode? This is what happens when "c" level writers who thinkThis is the first time I've ever cared enough to create an account to comment. How is it possible to take something so good and turn it into such dross in half of the first episode? This is what happens when "c" level writers who think they're more clever than they are try to adapt an "a" level work. Don't watch the show. I will get down on my knees to beg you to go read the comic, which starts good and just gets better and better as you go. Please! Watch something else and go get the comic. It might even be at your library.… Expand
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LostLokiJan 30, 2023
The show started out with a lot of promise, but slowly looses its footing as it tries to over extend itself with frivolous side romances. Characters quickly find themselves in relationships. No build up no tension just straight to the coupleThe show started out with a lot of promise, but slowly looses its footing as it tries to over extend itself with frivolous side romances. Characters quickly find themselves in relationships. No build up no tension just straight to the couple stage. Probably the only straight thing in the show. You'll find more build up in a porno. Honestly the sandman feels closer to a gay porno than it does a show with gay characters. The show can't decide if it wants to tell a story or push a message. And in the end does neither.… Expand
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MashuqurFeb 3, 2023
I was hooked in the first episode. Loved the world-building and the intelligent dialogue. Then episode 7 came along and "the sandman", the guy this show was supposedly based around, quickly became a side-character in his own show to make wayI was hooked in the first episode. Loved the world-building and the intelligent dialogue. Then episode 7 came along and "the sandman", the guy this show was supposedly based around, quickly became a side-character in his own show to make way for strong independent woman POC character who was just boring and personally, can't even act that well. Wish I had stopped watching at episode 6 to save myself the boredom.

Also found it cringe that so many of the characters are gay. I think ~5% of the population is homosexual but this show would have you believe that it was 50%+. It ruins the suspension of disbelief when the show is supposed to be taking place in the modern world setting I think.
Summary: Great Start, Sad and Pathetic Finish… Expand
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GarrgrimSep 2, 2022
This Sandman is so woke it's not about dreams anymore. And all that diversity feels so forced, so deliberate - and that's strange because the original comics were inclusive enough without being so biased.
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kenedy11Aug 27, 2022
Eu simplesmente não consigo gostar disso, deu para engolir um ou dois episódios e só.
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joetaro69Sep 6, 2022
WOKE ; too slow ; so childish ; everything is reversed and has no sense ; stupid way of fighting for the girly Lucifer ; stupid.
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PemonsterSep 4, 2022
Awful woke, left-wing agenda, misandry forceful attempt of making a show. Not different of every series nowadays
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jameshowlett89Sep 11, 2022
another one bites the netflix dust.... take a good piece of fiction, fill it with the "agenda" and the "msg" and force feed it to the masses. almost everything has been changed, most important characters are gender swapped to female, raceanother one bites the netflix dust.... take a good piece of fiction, fill it with the "agenda" and the "msg" and force feed it to the masses. almost everything has been changed, most important characters are gender swapped to female, race swapped and oh yea, 90% of the show is filled with the LGBT+ because that somehow mimics reality...meh… Expand
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AthanasiosTAug 30, 2022
Johanna Constantine, a lesbian witch... Really? That's what the writers came up with and Gaiman agreed on it? Another tv show, made with total disregard to the original concept. Nice effects and acting was decent. If you are totallyJohanna Constantine, a lesbian witch... Really? That's what the writers came up with and Gaiman agreed on it? Another tv show, made with total disregard to the original concept. Nice effects and acting was decent. If you are totally unfamiliar with it, read the comic. It's way better (I hope they aren't preparing a tv show with Johanna Constantine. It will be ridiculous)… Expand
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catmom1964Aug 13, 2022
Not nearly enough sand to keep my interest. I came for the sand! MORE SAND!
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ElMasheenAug 12, 2022
Es disfrutable si adelantas el video solo en las escenas donde aparece Morfeo. demaciodo **** demaciado.
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BfriscOct 8, 2022
Netflix can't seem to make a good series except stranger things and that's hit and miss. I don't need gay stuff thrown into everything I watch. I'm straight and work alot and don't have time or want to have time to watch any woke agendasNetflix can't seem to make a good series except stranger things and that's hit and miss. I don't need gay stuff thrown into everything I watch. I'm straight and work alot and don't have time or want to have time to watch any woke agendas that I totally disagree with. Just make a tv show that's good finally… Expand
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TristanHemlockSep 19, 2022
Read all Sandman comics, and because of that I already knew more than less everything that was going to happen.

However try as they might they couldn't revitalize something that is not exactly made for everyone. Sandman stories are alreadyRead all Sandman comics, and because of that I already knew more than less everything that was going to happen.

However try as they might they couldn't revitalize something that is not exactly made for everyone. Sandman stories are already not for everyone, and The Sandman will seem like a bad acid trip to some.

Some choices were spot on like Tom Sturridge as Dream, or Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death. However David Thewlis as Doctor Destiny, was a big let down, not being able to capture at all the essence of the character. But no bigger disappointment like the one of the choice to play Lucifer. Gwendoline Christie didn't nailed the part at all, because Lucifer of Neil Gaiman is not at all as she tried to make it seem. She showed neither the charisma, personality, or presence of Lucifer.

Also the show quickly loses whatever drive it has after episode 5. By episode 6 any viewer can be forgiven to ask why are they even watching the show anymore. Although the interaction of Dream with Death is like it should be, after that point each episode seems like a filler.

The show isn't bad but it also isn't good. And for those that already knew what was going to happen, it felt even less. Because it was like watching someone else retell a story, that one already knows, but in an inferior way.

It's watchable and it even has some good moments, but not enough to make it anything even worth recommending.

Like the sands of Dream, this show will also go down like that. A dream long forgotten.… Expand
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CutlosoAug 10, 2022
Other that the new tech the show was really bad
The only thing I liked about this show was how the creators were able to make me sleep mid way for most of the episodes (5D tech maybe?). I have been googling how they managed to use sandman'sOther that the new tech the show was really bad
The only thing I liked about this show was how the creators were able to make me sleep mid way for most of the episodes (5D tech maybe?). I have been googling how they managed to use sandman's powers on me through TV, but. Haven't been able to find anything yet.… Expand
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MaleficentoAug 10, 2022
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 toSandman 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
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HannibalBAug 12, 2022
Garbage. Poorly paced, poorly cast, empty, and boring. But the English country house is lovely as are some of the props. Otherwise, it's NO GOOD.
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chikiponmexAug 11, 2022
Amazing story but characters story , gender swap and thinking everyone should be lgbt breaks the series. It feel everyone in series are in one gender relationship it looks like writer trying put his own footprint on this series instead ofAmazing story but characters story , gender swap and thinking everyone should be lgbt breaks the series. It feel everyone in series are in one gender relationship it looks like writer trying put his own footprint on this series instead of being faithful to source material still some extent he do but this gender swap n lgbt it's pointing viewer to not watch it.… Expand
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ZetsunaAug 17, 2022
O primeiro episódio parece interessante apesar da lacração, mas daí em diante só fica pior. Parece que 90% dos personagens são gays ou lébicas. sem contar a mudanã de gênero de vários personagens. Resumindo, não recomendo
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ClutcherAug 10, 2022
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 readThe 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
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CryariversjwsAug 6, 2022
Gaiman's work has always been incredible. I have loved everything he's written and one of my favorite movies EVER is Coraline.

That said, this series is just unwatchable. It started out so promising but as the series went on, it's justGaiman's work has always been incredible. I have loved everything he's written and one of my favorite movies EVER is Coraline.

That said, this series is just unwatchable. It started out so promising but as the series went on, it's just became so obvious and predictable and quite annoying.… Expand
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GrattoAug 14, 2022
Netflix cramming woke down your throat.....Story line and acting take 5th place to the Netflix strategy yet again.
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base_dAug 15, 2022
When shows like this is released I would love to hear the pitch to the CEO before it was made. This is not a good show and yes it has a political agenda to shove down your throat. Pretty sure it will not see season 2 just like how ResidentWhen shows like this is released I would love to hear the pitch to the CEO before it was made. This is not a good show and yes it has a political agenda to shove down your throat. Pretty sure it will not see season 2 just like how Resident Evil was destroyed by Netflix. Netflix, you need to clean house and bring in better talent ASAP. Everybody is jumping ship.… Expand
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jaymz1970Aug 19, 2022
Woke beyond all points of reason.
Collected the comics monthly for the years of entire run, loved the story and characters.
Now it's black-washing, gender swapping, changing the story for no reasons. Sad that Gaiman decided to **** on all theWoke beyond all points of reason.
Collected the comics monthly for the years of entire run, loved the story and characters.
Now it's black-washing, gender swapping, changing the story for no reasons.
Sad that Gaiman decided to **** on all the fans who made him what he is and insult us by calling us idiots.
Sorry I ever supported this liar and hypocrite.
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moviestalkerAug 15, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first few episodes got me interested enough to check out the source material and ... Wow, I think I'll stick to the comics, thank you.

What's wrong with the Netflix show? I can sum it up in one word: Wokeness.

Rose Walker is now black .. For no reason at all.
Lucien is also black and a woman .. For no reason at all.
John Constantine is now a woman too and (of course) a lesbian .. For no reason at all.

There's not a single reason why you would claim to stick to the source material on one hand and then recast the whole thing anyway for sake of .. Yeah, why exactly?… Expand
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KamenRiderDarkAug 10, 2022
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 hardCheck 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
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sent2384302Aug 12, 2022
Just read the original comics. This is so woke that I cancelled my Netflix subscription and clearly told them that this is why. I bet season 2 will be about 2 black ladies taking over for an incompetent Sandman. It will probably be renamedJust read the original comics. This is so woke that I cancelled my Netflix subscription and clearly told them that this is why. I bet season 2 will be about 2 black ladies taking over for an incompetent Sandman. It will probably be renamed from "Sandman" to "Black Queens".… Expand
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leviathanargAug 29, 2022
This be called 'How to ruin a potential good idea by stuffing it with misandry and gay crap'.
Then, as the title implies, this show is full of misandry, all men are evil, all dads are worse than evil. All women are portrayed asThis be called 'How to ruin a potential good idea by stuffing it with misandry and gay crap'.
Then, as the title implies, this show is full of misandry, all men are evil, all dads are worse than evil. All women are portrayed as intelligent, fair, witty, caring and selfless.
What a way to ruin a show, Netflix.… Expand
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Scarecr0wnAug 7, 2022
The thing is it would be nice and cool adaptation of a work I´ve loved for so many years. So many nice ideas. Atmosphere, music, majority of actors.. there is some souls in this.
BUT. This is one of the wokest series I have ever seen. Call meThe thing is it would be nice and cool adaptation of a work I´ve loved for so many years. So many nice ideas. Atmosphere, music, majority of actors.. there is some souls in this.
BUT. This is one of the wokest series I have ever seen. Call me whatever you want. I do not care. There is not a single white straight male who is a good guy, except Sandman himself. They swapped half of the characters, either gender or ethnicity. There was no reason for that. They focused more on showing and explaining little agendas that on the mindblowing world that Gaiman once created. And I will never forgive the change of Death. No disrespect towards the actress, she is great, she did good job with the role she was given. But if you read Sandman, you know who Death is. And it absolutely isn´t who she is in this series. Sad. I am just sad.… Expand
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HipstersBaneAug 10, 2022
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 wasA 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
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CuquerAug 10, 2022
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 eachLike 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!… Expand
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BozoniniAug 17, 2022
the only straight whate man in the first episode is evil as usual. 2 interacial gay couples, one transgender etc etc As you can expect from netflix the series are forcused 70% on LGBTQ+ SWJ I couldnt make it to the second episode however thethe only straight whate man in the first episode is evil as usual. 2 interacial gay couples, one transgender etc etc As you can expect from netflix the series are forcused 70% on LGBTQ+ SWJ I couldnt make it to the second episode however the story is interesting and effects are great. This show had a really good potential… Expand
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Dat_LadAug 5, 2022
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 II 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
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jeffsaw1Aug 7, 2022
This show is garbage. I only watch the first episode and it was super boring and have garbage political agenda on it. By the end of first episode, there was post credit for 2nd episode and it was full with more political garbage agenda.
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zerobaneAug 12, 2022
As others mentioned; starts off great and then becomes a non-stop pile of woke garbage. The obscenest casting mistakes just so they can shovel a cringe fest political message. Some of the character gender swaps were just absurd and didn'tAs others mentioned; starts off great and then becomes a non-stop pile of woke garbage. The obscenest casting mistakes just so they can shovel a cringe fest political message. Some of the character gender swaps were just absurd and didn't work at all for the story.

Ruined a perfectly good show and a massive insult to original comic. Cafe scene is where they start piling it on thick. Message was basically we are all secretly either letter mafia alphabet or in a unhappy marriage. As other mentioned; imdb is deleting all negative votes and reviews; lets hope metacritic has more integrity.… Expand
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GorashzAug 11, 2022
Woke... I mean i never had anything against it. But thanks to Netflix i start to have it... I loved the comic novel and story wise it's good but every couple minutes i just need to stop watching it and tell myself why im doing it. The onlyWoke... I mean i never had anything against it. But thanks to Netflix i start to have it... I loved the comic novel and story wise it's good but every couple minutes i just need to stop watching it and tell myself why im doing it. The only good thing i see in it is Sandman itself (Tom Sturridge play that well)… Expand
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DeralacAug 5, 2022
Boring. First a bird flew through several scenes, next a man walked down a hallway then lots of people in robes walked about. The show consists of actors moving to and fro. You can’t fill in for an absence of story with random movement. LikeBoring. First a bird flew through several scenes, next a man walked down a hallway then lots of people in robes walked about. The show consists of actors moving to and fro. You can’t fill in for an absence of story with random movement. Like those shows where people brush their teeth or drive a car and stare off into space. The equivalent of a written story with the same sentence over and over. The equivalent of a written story with the same sentence over and over. The equivalent of a written story with the same sentence over and over. See, it’s boring. Scenery is not storytelling. In visual storytelling the scenes should enhance the story, not detract from it. The point should still be to tell a good story. I’ve noticed an increase in pointless drawn out scenes in movies and shows in recent years. I guess some out of touch fool in film school is teaching this garbage. The fool is wrong. Movies and shows should entertain with a good story, not bore the viewer with drawn out scenes. There are numerous options for my entertainment time and will not waste it sitting in the waiting room.… Expand
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PanchogulAug 6, 2022
Aburrida, sobrevalorada y absurda, Netflix lo hace cada día peor hasta su inminente fin.
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TrunkerAug 10, 2022
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.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".… Expand
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MauraerAug 11, 2022
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 aWell, 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.… Expand
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viroodiemAug 17, 2022
3rd attempt at a review:

Unwatchable. Utterly disrespectful to the source material. Audio is mixed poorly. Prepare to constantly adjust the volume to compensate for the MC endlessly droning mumbles.

Show only good to cure a bout of insomnia.
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DabblerAug 11, 2022
Outside of a few CGI scenes this comes off as a cosplay larp...a bad one. Ep 1 was the best episode by far but it goes straight down after that.

I think part of the problem is that the comic just doesn't translate well to live action, thereOutside of a few CGI scenes this comes off as a cosplay larp...a bad one. Ep 1 was the best episode by far but it goes straight down after that.

I think part of the problem is that the comic just doesn't translate well to live action, there is no space to build emotional and atmospheric qualities. Instead what you get is a monotone delivery of the dialogue that carries no emotional weight.

Then there is the casting which if you value comic book accuracy will disappoint you to put it mildly.… Expand
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K9-BCAug 31, 2022
la serie es mala con m de m..., aburrida a mas no poder, los eternos son pateticos, y ni hablar de lucifer, si quieren construir un universo, al menos respeten los personajes principales, esto lo que es una serie LGBTQ+, una p... telenovela yla serie es mala con m de m..., aburrida a mas no poder, los eternos son pateticos, y ni hablar de lucifer, si quieren construir un universo, al menos respeten los personajes principales, esto lo que es una serie LGBTQ+, una p... telenovela y de las malas, perfectamente quitan los eternos, y no habria ninguna consecuencia, es una novela romanticona… Expand
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SomuchsaltyAug 10, 2022
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 obviousThere 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
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Kaede393Sep 2, 2022
Behind all the "social statements" there was a good series in the very deep of this pile of crap
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WhiteoutFeb 22, 2023
There's a few Whiteness in this woke crap / cultural appropriation.
Only actor that fits the role is Tom Sturridge.
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sethman1975May 10, 2023
The first couple of episodes were very promising then they obviously ran out of content and went totally off the tracks with nonsense, woke, agenda driven garbage and stretched it out for another 6 episodes. It progressively got worse andThe first couple of episodes were very promising then they obviously ran out of content and went totally off the tracks with nonsense, woke, agenda driven garbage and stretched it out for another 6 episodes. It progressively got worse and worse until the unbearable last 3 episodes. Very very disappointing… Expand
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JackangiasuMay 22, 2023
Reading other reviews I can see most feel about the same, good start but slowly turning into a woke agenda manifesto. More or less all couples are gay, but when it reaches episode 7 it really gets borderline with a drag queen show and aReading other reviews I can see most feel about the same, good start but slowly turning into a woke agenda manifesto. More or less all couples are gay, but when it reaches episode 7 it really gets borderline with a drag queen show and a pedofile dialogue in a bar. 3 people, 2 man and a woman are sit in a bar talking about a serial killer that they would like to use as attraction for not clear what show. The waiter approaches the table asking if they want more coffee, when he walks off one of the two man ask how old they think he is, the woman replies 16 or 17 so too old for you, he comments oh seems younger…disgusting, who Netflix is getting seriously sick like all this insane agenda that they insist promoting. Why did I watch it I wonder, probably I should just save the money and stop watching this crap… Expand
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horsttrogAug 20, 2023
Netflix as usual…after 15 minutes of watching..LGBTQ in your face! Watched just one episode..I‘m done with it.
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