The Sandman
Seen it?2022 | 2 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a wide audience; spent 14 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12022 · 11 episodes · 88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.2 out of 10Saturday
Season 22025 · 12 episodes · 74% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Allan Heinberg, David S. Goyer, Neil Gaiman
- Tom SturridgeMorpheus / Dream
- Vivienne AcheampongLucienne
- Patton OswaltMatthew the Raven (voice)