Netflix has announced that its adaptation of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed comic series, The Sandman, will conclude with the upcoming second season, set to premiere in 2025. The series, which debuted in 2022, features Tom Sturridge as Morpheus, the enigmatic ruler of the dream realm.
Showrunner Allan Heinberg explained that the decision to end the series aligns with the original narrative scope envisioned for the adaptation. He stated, "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."
The conclusion of The Sandman comes amid multiple sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman, which he has denied. These allegations have also impacted other adaptations of Gaiman's work. For instance, Amazon's Good Omens will conclude with a single episode instead of a planned third season, and Dark Horse Comics has severed ties on a series based on Anansi Boys.
Despite the controversies, Netflix is proceeding with the release of the second season of The Sandman, aiming to provide a conclusive end to Morpheus's journey. Fans can anticipate the final chapters of this dark fantasy saga upon its release in 2025.