A mind-bending Netflix series that had fans lying to their bosses so they could binge the ‘gut-wrenching’ finale has raced up the Netflix chart.
Part two of the second season of The Sandman, adapted from Neil Gaiman’s beloved comic book series, dropped on Netflix on July 24.
Since landing on the service, the second season has flown to #3 on the Netflix Top Ten and been viewed more than three million times.
The second season focuses on Dream and his epic final journey as he seeks to rebuild his kingdom following his dramatic battle with Doctor John Dee.
However, the show has been marred by accusations against Gaiman, which sent shockwaves through his fan base earlier this year. Despite that, the show has remained extremely popular with its fans, even causing them to ‘call in sick’ so they can watch it.
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Before it was released on the streaming platform, Sullyville said on Reddit: ‘I called in sick. I just had an iced coffee. I’m here with you all waiting for the drop.’
Taking to X, @DailyJakeSweet added: ‘Well, it’s over. The Sandman is over. I’m a mess I won’t tell more to avoid spoilers but I’m happy that we were given such a great adaptation, with a fabulous cast. Also, I didn’t stop crying, did I mention I’m a mess?’
@LauraRival1 commented: ‘I have no words, it’s magnificent, this adaptation is a jewel with intense emotions. The actors are just perfect! Thank you all for bringing this story to life!’
@howlnini also said: ‘TheSandmanSeason2 a beautiful end to a beautiful show 🙂 What a ride! I will remain seated for the final episode.’
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Despite the overwhelmingly positive reactions to the series, Netflix has already confirmed that this will be the last we see of Dream (Tom Sturridge).
In an announcement that came in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations levied against Gaiman, who co-developed the show from his comics.
Ahead of the season, Netflix released a teaser trailer for The Sandman season two, which did not mention Gaiman by name.
Allan Heinberg, the Sandman showrunner, also avoided mentioning Gaiman or the allegations against him when he shared a statement about the show’s conclusion.
‘The Sandman series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,’ he told Netflix’s Tudum.
Several of Gaiman’s upcoming projects have been cancelled or delayed in the wake of the allegations.
Most notably, we’re still waiting to find out when season 3 of the Prime Video show Good Omens will air, while Dark Horse Comics has cancelled Gaiman’s Anansi Boys series.
The Sandman season 2 part two is available to stream on Netflix.
An earlier version of this story was published on July 24.
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