The Sandman

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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PanchogulAug 6, 2022

Aburrida, sobrevalorada y absurda, Netflix lo hace cada día peor hasta su inminente fin.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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MorcheemaAug 5, 2022

Ep1 had promise but it quickly faded. 24/7 was the only truly interesting episode out of the season, and it also happened to have the least Dream screen time… says a lot. Feel like an episode of Doctor Who half the time.

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