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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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KillProcessAug 12, 2022

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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yascomicsAug 5, 2022

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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KalouNov 28, 2022

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

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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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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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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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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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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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umaumaiAug 20, 2022

I've been trying to think about how this show went from mildly substantive, entertaining and fun to just about unwatchable in it's ten, now eleven, episode first season. I had an idea of what went wrong, but I wanted to sit on it a bit andI've been trying to think about how this show went from mildly substantive, entertaining and fun to just about unwatchable in it's ten, now eleven, episode first season. I had an idea of what went wrong, but I wanted to sit on it a bit and see if others felt the same way. After a very intense concussion to the first narrative the show gives, the second comes and just doesn't hold up. It's boring at best. I'm trying not to come down on the actors too hard because there is only so much they can give with what they had to work with, but everyone just comes off "samey" as in "the same." Same facial expressions. Same energy. Same lame cadence in delivering lines almost waiting for their turn to speak and not acting. The crazy thing is the youngest actor who plays Jed does great. Genuine emotion and tears. Everything else is flat. There is some scary stuff going on when everyone meets up at the end, but you never feel any tension. That's a shame because they could have done some really crazy stuff in the dream sequences. Like a lot of Netflix shows these days if you have the service I'd give it a watch, but maybe stop at the conclusion of the first story.… Expand

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LookingforheartOct 26, 2022

Having watched the entire series, I have a mixed reaction. Apparently Neil told viewers to expect a 'looser' adaptation, and that is what this is.

The good: Morpheus is spot on. In fact, all of the Endless are. The scenes that draw directlyHaving watched the entire series, I have a mixed reaction. Apparently Neil told viewers to expect a 'looser' adaptation, and that is what this is.

The good: Morpheus is spot on. In fact, all of the Endless are. The scenes that draw directly from the source material are moving, brilliant, so well-acted, particularly the exchanges between Dream and Death - say what you will about Death's casting, but it makes sense: she does where the Ankh, after all, and the performance is so good, nothing else matters. The effects are superb, the realms are exactly how I, at least, always imagined them. Proper service could never have been done to this story at any other time than in our modern CG age. Really, the portions of the story that are in line with the comics are just amazing.

The bad: I am not opposed to 'inclusivity', though I loathe the word in this context due to it being Hollywood code for 'inclusion riders', which were created by lawyers, not by creators, and if they are imposed, there's really nothing one can do. Some of the swapping here doesn't make any sense at all, e.g.: Lucien, Lucifer(if Lucifer was inspired by David Bowie, why is Gwendolyn playing the character, as undeniably a wonderful an actress she is?), Rose Walker, even Constantine, though Jenna Coleman does a great job with the role. It is absolutely correct, as anyone that has read the comics knows, that The Sandman was already representative of a very broad spectrum for the time. This just feels forced and arbitrary a lot of the time, and it's a pet peeve of mine. How does this serve the story? Neil has been quoted as saying that when one really cares about people they want to include them, and I don't disagree, but this feels gratuitous and a decision made under the presupposition that white folks are inherently flawed and to be marginalized, a very sad Hollywood trend, particularly in comic-based stories. I don't think Mr. Gaiman realizes that 'woke' and 'progressive' are actually antonyms.

Another complaint people have had is that the story is so non-linear, but if you've read the comics, you know that already, so it shouldn't be an issue if you are a fan of the original series. And bear in mind this is a series based on what was a bit character when he was first introduced into the DC canon. All in all this is both the best and worst Neil Gaiman adaptation I've seen, which is frustrating. I guess a fan can't have it all. The majority of it is quite good, and again, at times, brilliant (for me, particularly episode six, which a lot of people have complained about for some reason). I find ret-conning to be incredibly jarring without context for the decisions made. If that doesn't bother you, you will probably love this to a perfect 8 - 10. For the rest of us: I wish had been a bit more. But it is still worth your time. Watch it for Morpheus alone if nothing else, as he is terrific, the first episode is absolutely great, and the rest have enough wonderful moments to carry the series for this fan of the comics.… Expand

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davy420Sep 4, 2022

It was good until episode 7, just got boring and kinda lame after that. I did not like rose walker or Jed, terrible actors both of them.

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Heart_IdealismAug 12, 2022

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 characterFeels 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

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redmikeAug 10, 2022

It's interesting, but goes downhill over the season. It gets to a point toward the end where they're introducing characters out of nowhere who are supposed to be hugely consequential. It feels like what is the point of everything we've beenIt's interesting, but goes downhill over the season. It gets to a point toward the end where they're introducing characters out of nowhere who are supposed to be hugely consequential. It feels like what is the point of everything we've been watching all season if it's all meaningless and there's this whole new plotline with new characters we've never met before? There was one episode where my spouse and I looked at each other and both commented that it didn't even seem like we were watching the same show anymore.

At first, the wokeness that other complain about on here didn't bother us. But it gets to a point where its gets ridiculous and its hard to suspend belief anymore.… Expand

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ty92Nov 5, 2022

First episode was great but got worse and worse till episode 6 where it completely lost me. That episode was so bad I honestly can't keep watching. It's too bad cus this show had a lot of potential.

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ArmFlailingTubeSep 13, 2022

Who the heck was this adaptation for exactly?

Do you like lots of gay sex, a trans person singing random musical numbers, or how about an unwashed pedophile talking about in great detail how he catches kids? If you answered yes, then thisWho the heck was this adaptation for exactly?

Do you like lots of gay sex, a trans person singing random musical numbers, or how about an unwashed pedophile talking about in great detail how he catches kids? If you answered yes, then this show is for you! What's that? You say you thought you were watching The Sandman? No no, you are!

Seriously though, what in the actual **** did I just watch? I saw the first 5 minutes of episode 3 with my brother and was intrigued enough to go and binge the whole 11 episodes presently on Netflix. Turns out I fell for the trap, however.

I don't know why I keep giving Netflix shows the benefit of the doubt. They are always, ALWAYS, mediocre at best.

There is woke agenda slathered all over the script which results in the pacing being abruptly halted over and over again by some sort of insert. There is a LOT of gay in this show. Nothing wrong with gays but, I swear, there is a new gay couple every episode. It's annoying, almost frustrating, like the writers thought viewers can't pick up on their woke messages so they just plugged them in again and again. And it's always super obvious. Literally looked at like three of the guys before they showed up as gay and was like "oop, there's another one."

I watched this show because I was interested in the whole "gods who rule different aspects of the universe" thing. How do the gods that so much of our religious teachings are based off of show up in this interpretation. After episode 4 though, all of it just fell by the wayside.

Seriously, who was this adaptation for? Don't watch this unless all of the aforementioned nonsense sounds good to you.… Expand

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masterluJul 17, 2023

It was a slow pace but interesting. Did create a new world kind of experience. But not much superhero action. I did not finish the series. It did not seem like it would be worth the time investment. Main character was somewhat ambiguousIt was a slow pace but interesting. Did create a new world kind of experience. But not much superhero action. I did not finish the series. It did not seem like it would be worth the time investment. Main character was somewhat ambiguous - couldn't fully root for him.… Expand

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Dee-Jay_DeliOct 15, 2022

I didn't know anything about the Comics the show is based on and went into the show blindly after a friend recommended it.
I regret it, to an extent. Because, while the show is visually interesting and has some cool concepts and takes on theI didn't know anything about the Comics the show is based on and went into the show blindly after a friend recommended it.
I regret it, to an extent. Because, while the show is visually interesting and has some cool concepts and takes on the whole universe/spheres/dreams theme, the actual plot and characters are rather boring.
Even after 10 episodes it's unclear what the core narrative really is, as the show seems to change focus every 4 episodes. None of the characters stand out either (other than the Corinthian) as particularly fun or interesting.

Frankly, it's a drag to watch, even if there are individually cool episodes (Diner espisode).… Expand

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sim11Sep 15, 2022

Another SJW awfully casting, Constantin, Death e.t.c. Also it`s very boring. Not like original

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DinoHippieJul 8, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. why do all characters must have a race or gender change? They took all white, straight men and turned them into black, lesbians and woke nonsense… Expand

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raporgiAug 8, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually read the comic back in the college, thought it was just ok. Watching this now, as an adult with actual life experience, its just comes across as pretentious and cringe. Neil Gaiman can't write. The Preludes and Nocturnes arc was boring enough that they had to change it up for pacing.The Doll's House just frickin ends with a deus ex machina ass pull conclusion. Sandman works as a comic maybe because the static panels lend to the characters just standing around talking but when you translate that to live action you get exactly what you expect:characters standing around and talking! Its basically a soap opera with fantastical characters. No wonder the fanbase is mostly women or feminine dudes.… Expand

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BerfeitoNov 1, 2022

It's ok, but it only has a couple of good episodes. I lost interest after episode 7.

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FaxthtaxSep 24, 2022

Started ok. I have to give cred for the atmosphere and effects used in this series. The bad side: The cast was not much to write home about and the woke agenda they trying to trash me with.
The worst side: It was BORING. I never finished itStarted ok. I have to give cred for the atmosphere and effects used in this series. The bad side: The cast was not much to write home about and the woke agenda they trying to trash me with.
The worst side: It was BORING. I never finished it and stopped watching after episode 5. The pacing is heart-stopping slow at times.
I did enjoy the Café diner episode. That was a nice expedition of human nature.… Expand

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VlakasAug 25, 2022

A typical Netflix adaptation, if you are interested just read the comics which are much better

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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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BagelTCGAug 26, 2023

This show is... not great. You can tell it is pulled from solid source material because the world-building is awesome, but that is all there is to it.

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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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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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PanchogulAug 6, 2022

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ElMasheenAug 12, 2022

Es disfrutable si adelantas el video solo en las escenas donde aparece Morfeo. demaciodo **** demaciado.

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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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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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catmom1964Aug 13, 2022

Not nearly enough sand to keep my interest. I came for the sand! MORE SAND!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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