The Sandman TV Thread

[Ginger Ted]

Finally started watching The Sandman on a plane ride and I'm hooked. I held off for a while because there were shows getting more of my attention but now 4 episodes in - it's way better than I expected. Pleasantly surprised too by the calibre of some of the actors they were able to get, even for what seems like relatively minor roles. The only thing that cheapens it for me is the voice they chose for the raven.

The first five episodes were brilliant i thought. The rest of it became a bit woke. Still good though.

 

[David76]

We cast members for Season 2 have been revealed.

Netflix's Official Summary of the New Cast Members:

Ruairi O'Connor is ORPHEUS, the poet, musician, and oracle, is the only child of Dream and the muse, Calliope (last seen in "The Sandman," Episode 111). Orpheus is an idealistic, romantic, young man – and very much his father's son – until tragedy strikes and reveals to him the true nature of love.

Freddie Fox is LOKI, the god of chaos. Loki is a charming, seductive shapeshifter. The smartest and most dangerous person in any room, Loki is utterly irresistible and never to be trusted.

Clive Russell is ODIN, the father of Thor, and blood-brother to Loki. He is a longtime ally of Dream's, but finds himself driven to desperate extremes in his efforts to stave off Ragnarök.

Laurence O'Fuarain is THOR, the storm god. With his hammer Mjollnir, Thor is brusque, rude, and driven entirely by his appetites – for food and drink, for battle, and for sex.

Ann Skelly is NUALA and Douglas Boothis CLURACAN, royal emissaries from the court of Faerie. Nuala and Cluracan are siblings who are opposites in every way. Nuala is responsible, empathetic, and principled. Cluracan is an impulsive rogue who lives for pleasure. They disagree about everything, except their devotion to one another.

Jack Gleeson is PUCK, a malevolent hobgoblin who serves as the royal jester to King Auberon of Faerie. Puck is fascinated by mortals and enjoys nothing more than making sport of them for his own amusement. He's also the inspiration for Shakespeare's Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Indya Moore is WANDA, a professional driver and security agent for an exclusive travel firm. Wanda proves herself to be an indispensable guide on an Endless road trip to the waking world.

Steve Coogan is the voice of BARNABAS, the canine companion of the Endless's prodigal brother. Barnabas is loyal and loving, but an outspoken cynic. He's man's best friend and man's sharpest critic.

 

[Hera]

This will end with Season 2.

I know Gaiman has his own personal battles but I think the plan was for only 2 seasons anyway.

The first half of the first season was excellent but there was a big drop off for the second half.

Hopefully, the second season is entertaining.

 

[Kerys]

The final season will be released in 2 parts.

Volume 1 (6 episodes) releases July 3rd. Volume 2 (5 episodes) releases July 24th



Official trailer

 

[Hedonistic Blonde]

I've watched 7 episodes now, and it has really picked up after the first 4 episodes, which were quite uneven.

The tone is much more serious in Episodes 5-7, which is where the show works best, I think, similar to the first 6 episodes of Season 1 tonewise.

David Buckley has done a superb job with the soundtrack yet again.

This piece is simply beautiful



Looking forward to the final episodes now.

 

[Forgotten]

I've enjoyed the quirky feel to it. Interested to see how it finishes.