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NotThatTwilightDec 18, 2022

Idiots are panning this series because they are offended by POC and LGBTQ+ being visible in media. Let me actually tell you about the show, not the politics.

Sandman is very smartly written. Like in the comics, Gaiman uses the Hero's JourneyIdiots are panning this series because they are offended by POC and LGBTQ+ being visible in media. Let me actually tell you about the show, not the politics.

Sandman is very smartly written. Like in the comics, Gaiman uses the Hero's Journey to explore themes common to all people. Themes of purpose, ambition, belonging, and mortality are all covered in this first season of The Sandman, among others. Fans of the original comic might be disappointed in one or two episodes that don't go as dark as the comics, but this is a new medium. Things that worked in the comics won't so much in television. I feel that Gaiman and the producers do a fine job of updating the story and leaning into the strengths of this new format. The series stays true to the original intention of the comic, and that's what most fans are going to be concerned with. Those who are new to the story needn't worry about how well they are able to keep up, either. They'll enjoy getting to know all these characters from the start, in a series that's as relevant today as the comic was in the 90's. By now, Sandman's been approved for a season 2. So buckle in, it's going to be a wild ride.… Expand

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adealserAug 19, 2022

Una de las series del año sin duda. Los personajes y diálogos son fieles al espíritu del cómic. Deseando la segunda temporada. Por favor, no nos hagáis esperar mucho.

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tim1724Aug 19, 2022

As usual with one of Neil Gaiman's television adaptations, he's put a huge effort into making it something really special. The cast is amazing and the scripts do a great job of translating the source material to the screen.

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Chris1974maAug 7, 2022

My wife and I couldn’t stop watching and finished the season in 2 days! The show is a masterpiece. It does an exceptional job recreating the feel and visual aesthetic of the original. I was amazed at the detail they went to to recreateMy wife and I couldn’t stop watching and finished the season in 2 days! The show is a masterpiece. It does an exceptional job recreating the feel and visual aesthetic of the original. I was amazed at the detail they went to to recreate iconic visual moments from the comics. The actors chosen are all superb in their roles, chosen for their acting skills and ability to play the personality of the character. The negative reviews all seem too focused on the physical aspects of the casting which is absurd given that the Endless have no set physical form. I have been waiting so long for this to be made and I can’t be more appreciative of how well it was done. This is a must see series, worth getting Netflix for a month just to watch this show.… Expand

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MogakumonoAug 19, 2022

I was initially sceptical that some of the elements wouldn’t translate well to live-action but was quickly put to bed by the fantastic performances by the entire cast. Everyone pulls their weight here. If I had any qualms it would be withI was initially sceptical that some of the elements wouldn’t translate well to live-action but was quickly put to bed by the fantastic performances by the entire cast. Everyone pulls their weight here. If I had any qualms it would be with some of the late-game CG (Azazel in particular was a bit iffy) but the heart and soul of the series is well and truly bared here. Episode 6 is divine and 5 made some well considered changes to the source material that I enjoyed. Can’t wait for more!… Expand

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AguarrasAug 16, 2022

As always the usual crowd of whiners have descended upon this series to review bomb it decrying its wokeness. What I find incomprehensible is that some of them claim to have read and enjoyed the original comic book. Some complain about theAs always the usual crowd of whiners have descended upon this series to review bomb it decrying its wokeness. What I find incomprehensible is that some of them claim to have read and enjoyed the original comic book. Some complain about the casting. The comic has one issue that literally casts Morpheus as a black man (the one about his fling with African queen Nada). It has many gay characters and at least one transgender. One of the Endless is actually non binary. Sandman the comic was well ahead of its time and if you read it and the diversity in the TV series bothers you, that means that 90% of it flew over your head and you just paid attention to the magic and the cool goth outfits. In reality I think the series is extremely true to the source material, maybe too much. I wonder if people who haven’t read the comic will understand it or enjoy it, but for fans like me it’s an absolute delight. Of course you have to change things in order to make it work on TV but they’ve kept many bits of dialogue verbatim and even some of the scenes are copies of comic panels. 24/7 and The Sound of Her Wings are fans’ favourites and they’ve nailed them. Of course not everything is perfect. Johanna Constantine is good but not as good as John from the comics, and the episode about Hob Gadlin feels a bit bolted on, but overall the series is a treat if you like the original comic.… Expand

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InfinityxxAug 14, 2022

Tom Sturridge is great as the Sandman! 3nhaging show keeps things interesting to the end. Can't wait for season 2!

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bpg1994Aug 7, 2022

I just finished reading the first two arcs of the sandman comic prior to watching the show and will say that season one of the sandman is a overall good adaption of the first two arcs. The show still keeps a large chunk of the main sourceI just finished reading the first two arcs of the sandman comic prior to watching the show and will say that season one of the sandman is a overall good adaption of the first two arcs. The show still keeps a large chunk of the main source material unaltered… Expand

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UrabutblAug 19, 2022

A better adaptation than this fan of the comics or even a thousand cats could have dreamt of.

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dproAug 7, 2022

Great adaptation of the comics. In it's best moments the show is as touching as the original.

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Luffy1503Aug 10, 2022

A faithful adaption that is not afraid to take its time to tell its story. It might be a little difficult to initially get into if you haven't previously read the source material, but once you understand what is happening it all clicksA faithful adaption that is not afraid to take its time to tell its story. It might be a little difficult to initially get into if you haven't previously read the source material, but once you understand what is happening it all clicks together to produce some great ideas, stories & themes. Highly recommend it.… Expand

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Dr_DanAug 16, 2022

I find it pathetic that so many reviewers get triggered by alternative lifestyles. That being said, I think that Dream is a bit drab; I wish he had a bit more life to himself. I also think the pacing is a bit off, going from somewhatI find it pathetic that so many reviewers get triggered by alternative lifestyles. That being said, I think that Dream is a bit drab; I wish he had a bit more life to himself. I also think the pacing is a bit off, going from somewhat episodic to series and back. I needed more tension.… Expand

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LeoCBAug 19, 2022

Perfect adaptation. Perfect. More than thirty years waiting for this and it has surpassed all my expectations. We need the second season soon, please.

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nanamoonieAug 22, 2022

É uma história cheia de nuances e simbolismos. Com certeza não é pra todo mundo, mas para aqueles que entendem e se sentem tocados por sua construção de mundo e personagens é algo totalmente revolucionário.
Estou ansiosa para ler as hqs.

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Caveman2596Aug 8, 2022

Watch lots of tv and this is great. Great effects, great story. For at least once Metacritic critics are wrong. Story is not hard to follow at all. It’s a fun ride. a great escape from dog days of August. Enjoy!

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caiocarraro157Aug 5, 2022

This is by far the best comic book show of the year, the cast is really great, neil and the producers chose very well the casting for each character

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yascomicsAug 5, 2022

surprised me very positively! neil never disappoints, can't wait for a second season

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GPC2022Aug 10, 2022

A stunning series that takes its time, is not afraid to tell story, doesn't try to dumb fantasy down for non-fans and has some amazing self-contained episodes that explore issues of death, truth, human interaction. I loved it!

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KillProcessAug 12, 2022

Simply fascinated by all the characters and world building. What a beautiful show

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Jones76Aug 6, 2022

I've not seen the whole series, I'm at episode 7, so I might change the review in the next days.

So, first of all, I'm not a hardcore Sandman comic book fan, bareley read it, maybe a few standalone issues, but I'm aware of the story and theI've not seen the whole series, I'm at episode 7, so I might change the review in the next days.

So, first of all, I'm not a hardcore Sandman comic book fan, bareley read it, maybe a few standalone issues, but I'm aware of the story and the characters.

With that in mind, let's talk about the elefant in the room, the casting. I don't think it works, all that gender and race swapping doesn't go well with me. The problem with adopting a graphic novel is, people have a very detailed image in mind, how a character should look. Deviate too much from it and people are upset, it's only natural. But... Are the chosen actors good? Yes, they are!

So, all in all I'd say it is a decent adoption of the source material. I sometimes have the feeling it was actually done panel by panel and line by line. That's good and bad at the same time. Good in terms of staying true to the source material, bad in terms of really adepting it for another media to the advantage of that media. You have way more time on a TV show, you can invest in smaller characters, enhance dialogue... I kinda feel they missed a bit of an opportunity here.

One piece of the story, or rather the characters, that does not work for me is Johanna Constantine. Apart from the gender swapping and a huge missed chance (Neil, we really, really love John!) she has some strong Mary Sue vibes. So I'd say the swap was not done well because it changed the core of the character and that's a no go. From my point of view the show looks good, sometimes even gorgeous! Yes, there is a lot of CGI and it is recogniczable as CGI, but what do people expect these days? The only real problem I had so far with was Gregory, these days creature effects seem to lack a lot. Everything else looks really good to me.

Finally, is it woke? Or is it too woke? I can kinda understand why people are upset, but honestly dudes, the comic was woke way before someone invented the word. Sandman always was a rather odd piece of work with non-binary characters, so get over it, it wasn't changed in that regard. So all in all I enhoy it. I can see ways how this could have been done better, I'm not a fan of the casting, some effects are odd, but it is one of the better adaptations out there and enjoyable!… Expand

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LegendaryLassAug 5, 2022

As close to a perfect adaptation of a serialized comic series as could be reasonably expected. The creators deftly stitched up a few loose threads and things that wouldn't translate well to a standalone TV series. The acting and casting isAs close to a perfect adaptation of a serialized comic series as could be reasonably expected. The creators deftly stitched up a few loose threads and things that wouldn't translate well to a standalone TV series. The acting and casting is perfect and the mood of the book is carried and captured perfectly by the photography and score. I can't wait for series 2!… Expand

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adamtaylor792Aug 8, 2022

Neil Gaiman served as executive producer on the series and signed off on all the casting choices. The series is almost a 1:1 adaptation of the original and, if you liked the original, you will probably like that. If you're giving it a badNeil Gaiman served as executive producer on the series and signed off on all the casting choices. The series is almost a 1:1 adaptation of the original and, if you liked the original, you will probably like that. If you're giving it a bad review and calling the series "woke" it means you never understood the series to begin with. They're going to be really upset when the series gets up to A Game of You.… Expand

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jrcjrcAug 15, 2022

Truly surprised by how upset people get about the creative team for this show creating LGBTQ characters. Why does it bother you so much? Can't you just see people as people? I think this show is fun, but I had no expectations and didn't readTruly surprised by how upset people get about the creative team for this show creating LGBTQ characters. Why does it bother you so much? Can't you just see people as people? I think this show is fun, but I had no expectations and didn't read the comic books.… Expand

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RyanTheAmateurAug 9, 2022

I had never had any previous knowledge about The Sandman being based off a comic book before hearing about this series and was also thouroghly intrigued watching this show and there were lots of elements I enjoyed and didn't enjoy. some ofI had never had any previous knowledge about The Sandman being based off a comic book before hearing about this series and was also thouroghly intrigued watching this show and there were lots of elements I enjoyed and didn't enjoy. some of the characters had weak plot lines and not enough backstory to show their importance to the story which started off really strong in the beginning but slowly lost its charm along the way. I was a huge fan of the every 100 years meetup with the gentleman that Morpheus met at the bar and wanted to see more of that story. I will definitely be checking out the comics after watching this and am looking forward to a season 2 hopefully where they improve on the small amount of issues in season 1.… Expand

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kevscornerAug 11, 2022

I haven't read the original so I'm judging the TV series purely on its own. It's entertaining and filled with fantasy. I hope there are seasons 2 and 3 to continue the series.

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SepherimAug 6, 2022

Desde que lo leí, Sandman se volvió probablemente mi comic favorito, y uno que firmemente creí que no se podría llevar adecuadamente a la pantalla por el tipo de historia que tiene, los temas que trata, lo que busca la audiencia normalmente,Desde que lo leí, Sandman se volvió probablemente mi comic favorito, y uno que firmemente creí que no se podría llevar adecuadamente a la pantalla por el tipo de historia que tiene, los temas que trata, lo que busca la audiencia normalmente, y los extremos a los que llega en su historia. Lucifer demostró que probablemente no me equivocaba, como las distintas adaptaciones de Constantine. Así que, cuando vi anunciada que la iba a hacer Netflix, tuve miedo de que lo destrozasen y yo acabase cabreado hasta el infinito.

Ahora que la he visto del tirón puedo decir que mi miedo era infundado y que es una brillante adaptación de los comics, extremadamente fiel en todo lo que importa. Si, hay algunos personajes que cambian estéticamente en algunos elementos, pero sus esencias siguen siendo las mismas. Y en todo, lo que se nota son dos cosas principales: un enorme mimo y cariño por el material original (se nota la mano de Gaiman adaptando los guiones para que incluso los cambios de contenido, como que no aparezca Batman, sean iguales o mejores que el original) y una total falta de miedo a la hora de ir a los extremos. La primera señal de esto último lo tuve al arrancar la serie y ver que era para mayores de 18.

Y es que no se corta en ningún sentido en ir hasta el fondo del horror, la brutalidad, la crueldad, el maltrato... y el otro extremo igual, con la esperanza, la felicidad, la conexión, la ternura. Pesadillas y sueños unidos tal como están en el comic. Así que no puedo más que recomendarla, especialmente si os gustó el comic, pero tened en cuenta que es toda una montaña rusa. Si mantienen la estructura, extensión y demás, tenemos por delante unas tres temporadas llenas de momentos que no creo que se hayan visto antes en la gran pantalla.… Expand

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Cut_Throat_JakeAug 26, 2022

A great and accurate adaption of the comics by the their creator. People complaining about the TV shows "wokeness" have either never read the comics or haven't understood them.

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TVJerryAug 21, 2022

From Neil Gaiman's DC Comics comes this fantasy that revolves around Morpheus, the ruler of the dream world (Tom Sturridge). The stories roam between his domain of mystical creatures and the land of regular (and some not-so-regular) humans.From Neil Gaiman's DC Comics comes this fantasy that revolves around Morpheus, the ruler of the dream world (Tom Sturridge). The stories roam between his domain of mystical creatures and the land of regular (and some not-so-regular) humans. Of course, the dual realities blend as the titular character tries to repair "the dreaming" after his 100 year captivity. There are some interesting visuals and fascinating concepts (the Cereal convention is especially bizarre), but there's also plenty of dialogue discussing the concepts and outcomes. The plots are a bit of a labyrinth, so it's necessary to have this talking, even though it slows things down. This epic vision has sufficient elements to keep it interesting, but could use a simpler structure. BTW, there are technically 10 eps, but Netflix dropped a surprise bonus 11th, which includes an animated story ("A Dream of a Thousand Cats" featuring the voices of Sandra Oh, James McAvoy and Michael Sheen) and "Calliope," which explores Morpheus' ex-girlfriend.… Expand

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MNecromancerSep 3, 2022

Solid! 2 really amazing episodes, including the short story one. The casting for Morpheus sucked. Let's be honest, most of the casting sucked. But the show is pretty well written, a solid adaptation. Don't act like hell was good in the bookSolid! 2 really amazing episodes, including the short story one. The casting for Morpheus sucked. Let's be honest, most of the casting sucked. But the show is pretty well written, a solid adaptation. Don't act like hell was good in the book either. I thought they actually made several improvements.… Expand

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jstbrbtw123Aug 26, 2022

The best series I've seen in years, in a long time nothing caused me so much frisson as this.

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ventarolliAug 26, 2022

The performance of Tom Sturridge was the great strength, his magnetizing look and his dedication to this work was commendable.

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ion87Dec 9, 2022

The perfect Adaption. The character has grown with the time which is fitting since he is an endless. Enjoyed from begging to end. Get 5 immensely enjoyable story arcs with characters that are thoroughly realized and just a joy to be around.The perfect Adaption. The character has grown with the time which is fitting since he is an endless. Enjoyed from begging to end. Get 5 immensely enjoyable story arcs with characters that are thoroughly realized and just a joy to be around. Made by fans for fans. My favorite show of the year.… Expand

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labarioushAug 26, 2022

This series is perfect from start to finish, episode four is my favorite, all the suspense and poetry contained in it chills me.

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Nt_your_DadSep 9, 2022

A very good mostly well written series that becomes more interesting as the season progresses. I will admit that the ruby arc was a bit bland, however the vortex arc was good. Seem likes there’s alot of beta little boys in the commentsA very good mostly well written series that becomes more interesting as the season progresses. I will admit that the ruby arc was a bit bland, however the vortex arc was good. Seem likes there’s alot of beta little boys in the comments complaining about wokeness, no one gives a dam about your hurt political feelings just watch the show and give real feedback if you don’t like it. Bunch of inbreds.… Expand

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alexbonappAug 26, 2022

True to the comics, but it's not a cartoon, it's a Live Action, so they did better than I imagined, they perfected what they should improve, they changed a few things for the story to flow better, it really was way above expectations , if youTrue to the comics, but it's not a cartoon, it's a Live Action, so they did better than I imagined, they perfected what they should improve, they changed a few things for the story to flow better, it really was way above expectations , if you have a second season, keep it up, because this one was perfect. And Tom Sturridge deserves an Oscar.… Expand

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TakieyaAug 28, 2022

The books hold a very special place in my heart, and I was incredibly leery of it being made into a live action series. That being said, I have been incredibly happy with the show and have no issues with the creative choice they’ve made. ForThe books hold a very special place in my heart, and I was incredibly leery of it being made into a live action series. That being said, I have been incredibly happy with the show and have no issues with the creative choice they’ve made. For anyone complaining about the changes made to characters, those decisions were made by Neil Gaiman. Those changes fit the series well. If people complaining about LGBT+ characters had truly read the books, they’d know very well that Neil’s vision was always progressive. I’ve never seen any adaptation stick as close to the source material as Sandman does, though it does mix up some of the short stories in a way that works well.… Expand

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ali_3410Sep 1, 2022

Before it aired I had many doubts about the changes in the characters compared to the comic, I thought I would not like it but I ended up liking the series.

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baarbaraSep 2, 2022

What about Sandman? There are no compliments that do the show justice. The adaptation of the comic for the series is surprisingly wonderful, the setting, the handpicked actors... all a care that makes me like the work of Neil Gaiman more and more.

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jacybfbSep 2, 2022

Great show. History have a nice pace, nice CGI, really recommend it! High quality series

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JYASep 21, 2022

No muy oscura, casi es infantil pero es entretenida. Buenos efectos visuales, un actor muy "emo" y algunos momentos memorables.

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KalouNov 28, 2022

Great acting, fantastic visuals, beautiful soundtrack. A series of high quality. Probably my favorite of 2022.

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VinivitorioyoMar 11, 2023

Achei uma adaptação excelente. Muito fiel aos quadrinhos e um dos maiores motivos para q eu continue na Netflix.

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mikesgold2KMay 16, 2023

Świetne przełożenie komiksowego oryginału na ekran. Historia wciąga a postacie są dobrze zagrane, CGI nie kłuje w oczy. Wszystko jest na swoim idealnym miejscu

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