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The Sandman has topped the viewing charts on Netflix since its release earlier this month, but that might not be enough to guarantee a second season, per Variety. This news comes from Neil Gaiman, an executive producer on the show and the writer of the original comic book series.
A dark fantasy series, The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt. In the story, there is another world that waits for all of us when we close our eyes and sleep – a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Sturridge), gives shape to all of our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. To restore order, Dream must journey across different worlds and timelines to mend the mistakes he’s made during his vast existence, revisiting old friends and foes, and meeting new entities – both cosmic and human – along the way.
So far, The Sandman has been viewed for more than 127 million hours on Netflix. Check out Gaiman’s messages about the future of the show on Twitter.
Sandman is the #1 @netflix show in the world for the third week running. I’m amazed and delighted. pic.twitter.com/ikNKpTDVcE
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 23, 2022
Because Sandman is a really expensive show. And for Netflix to release the money to let us make another season we have to perform incredibly well. So yes, we’ve been the top show in the world for the last two weeks. That still may not be enough. https://t.co/m7VusGL2rW
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 21, 2022
Joe Hill, the man behind Locke & Key, responded to one of Gaiman’s tweets with the following:
Cannot emphasize enough — if you were thinking of giving #Sandman a try, don’t wait. To use a horrid industry term, engagement matters, especially immediate, overwhelming engagement. We can have 5 – 7 seasons of this, but only if you show Netflix you want it. https://t.co/MXBntE5FRb
— Joe Hill (@joe_hill) August 22, 2022
<a href=”#comments”>What do you think?</a> Have you seen this show? Do you want a second season of The Sandman?
I agree with the one phrase: if you really want it, you go for it and take it to the top! Sometimes all things just fall into place, when you least expect it! We love the Series and money wise – we appreciate the work of Art!!
Yeah, thanks but no thanks. I don’t even wanna hate watch it anymore. I don’t get why they cancel shows like Altered Carbon and run things like this, Resident Evil and, lol, First Kill.
Altered Carbon cancelation was reason I canceled Netflix.
Totally baffling. I know the show is expensive and that there are other factors. But Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers earlier this year because they didn’t take a chance on their top shows. I do have faith that if Netflix does cancel it that it’ll end up on another streaming service.
Got really boring after episode 3. Some might say unwatchable
I’d have said Yes to more up until the entirely bizarre S01E00 popped up – what a flaming pile of poo that was – i mean what was it even for or about – talk about abstract nonsense. Netflix is simply trash, the cancel highly performing and popular shows because of cost and have done so from the state (sense8 anyone?), and without doubt that will happen here also – meanwhile they will churn out more and more medoicre trash and utterly dire movies which if we add up all of those would i’m sure have cost considerably more than… Read more »
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Will companies please stop licensing stuff to Netflix – ESPECIALLY when those companies already have their own streaming services.
Good luck. WBD is going to license content to other platforms because they have to cut $3 billion
Def think sandman has l lot more to give.
Can deal with it. Move on better things . DC comics has enough entertainment.
More Sandman, please!