'The Sandman' Returns With Its Final Season: Netflix Will Surely Axe It, But Skipping It Would Be a Big Mistake (Review)
Netflix has gifted us a unique adaptation of one of the greatest modern comics.
Sometimes a TV show comes back not merely with new episodes, but to finally bring closure. Three years of silence, behind-the-scenes scandals, eager fans waiting — and at last, The Sandman is here again. We already know this is the finale to an expensive, visually flawless and deeply philosophical tale of the god Morpheus.
Morpheus Has Grown More Human
Tom Sturridge’s hero is no longer just a gothic cloaked ruler of dreams. He’s become a tragic figure, shown to us in an entirely new light. You’ll never see Morpheus the same cold, grim way again after discovering his profoundly human side.
Special focus is given to his relationship with Nada, an ancient queen. Their doomed romance plays out repeatedly, each time steeped in tragedy.
A Dream, or Simply Stunning Visuals?
Netflix has truly pulled out all the stops. From the shadow-drenched halls of Hell to the pastel-snow corridors of the Dreaming, every scene delivers a breathtaking punch. It feels so surreal, you’d swear you must be half-asleep — no mere human hand should be able to create something like this.
The Sandman was always the comic for people who claim not to like comics. Its TV adaptation is the show for viewers tired of generic fantasy. Stylish, dark, haunting, yet never drawn out — it’s a story that will reach its conclusion with this second season, followed only by a final special.
Where the first season gave us a quest to recover tools, restore power and rebuild order, the second volume takes us on an internal journey through Morpheus’ realm, introducing us to his enigmatic siblings.
According to early reviews from international critics, the project is landing around 9 out of 10. The ratings may still be settling, but one thing’s clear: The Sandman has improved by no longer chasing pure spectacle. Which makes it all the more heartbreaking that the series is being cut short — largely due to scandals tied to Neil Gaiman himself.
