![]() Part-treasure hunt and part-noir, The Sandman explores dreamscapes both macabre and surrealist, culminating in a sweeping drama that spans across genres. Iconic imagery of the titular Sandman, Morpheus. Everyone involved in the show clearly has a great deal of passion for the style of fantastical dreams that make The Sandman one of the best graphic novels of all time. When Morpheus finally breaks free, he must go on an epic quest across multiple dimensions to get his power back. ![]() ![]() Humans are then stricken with all sorts of odd sleep maladies. It begins in the early 20th century, when Morpheus, Dream of the Endless (played by Sturridge), is captured by dark magic occultists and spends over a century trapped in The Waking World while his realm crumbled, allowing creatures from The Dreaming to run amok. Netflix’s The Sandman retells Volumes 1 and 2 of the comics - “Preludes & Nocturnes” and “The Doll’s House” - with only minor tweaks. The devotion and care is palpable in the finished product. Instead of taking “creative liberties” with its 26-Eisner-awards-winning source material, Neil Gaiman’s vision and narrative have been masterfully adapted. This may be one of the most faithful adaptations ever attempted by a streaming platform. ![]()
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