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The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Tom Sturridge anchors dream-like closing chapter
Season 2 of The Sandman, adapted from Neil Gaiman's eponymous comic book (1989–1996), serves as the concluding chapter of the fantasy saga. While showrunner Allan Heinberg has stated that the decision to end the series after two seasons was driven by plot constraints (there are not enough stories featuring Dream for a third season), Netflix's announcement to conclude the show followed multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against Gaiman in January 2025. It is difficult to divorce the artist from their work, especially so in The Sandman, with which Gaiman is closely involved, having written the comic books, as well as developing and executive producing the show. It is an individual choice and if you do decide to give the uber talented cast and crew of The Sandman a chance, you might not be disappointed. The Sandman Season 2 (English) Director: Jamie Childs Cast: Tom Sturridge, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt, Jenna Coleman, Gwendoline Christie, Kirby, Ferdinand Kingsley, Mark Hamill, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston, Deborah Oyelade Episodes: 6 Runtime: 45-65 minutes Storyline: Dream sets out in search of a banished love, a lost sibling and his son Season 2 opens with Destiny (Adrian Lester) summoning his siblings, the Endless, for a family conclave. The Endless, personifications of human existence, are Dream (Tom Sturridge), Death (Kirby Howell-Baptiste), Desire (Mason Alexander Park), their twin, Despair (Donna Preston), and Delirium (Esmé Creed-Miles). Another Endless sibling, Destruction (Barry Sloane), has gone missing after abandoning his realm. Destiny says the Fates have made a prophecy that will unfold soon after the meeting. Desire needles Dream about Nada (Deborah Oyelade), an African queen who Dream condemned to 10,000 years in hell for rejecting him. Dream regrets his treatment of Nada and goes to Hell to set her free — much to the consternation of Lucienne (Vivienne Acheampong), his librarian. When he reaches Hell, he finds that Lucifer, (Gwendoline Christie) fed up with sinners blaming them for their wickedness, has shut hell down and sent out the demons and sundry hosts of hell. Seeking revenge, Lucifer leaves Dream with the key to Hell, prompting beings from every realm to stake their claim, including Lord Azazel (Roger Allam), a duke of Hell; the Norse gods Odin, Thor, and Loki; a child of chaos; and King Auberon and Queen Titania of the Faerie. When Delirium, who was once Delight, asks Dream to help her find Destruction, he sets off on a road trip where he finds more than a brother. Spanning time and space from the French revolution, with Johanna Constantine (Jenna Coleman) in the thick of things, to Orpheus' wedding in ancient Greece and Shakespearean England with a staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream for the king and queen of Faerie, The Sandman is a dizzying trip through unfettered imagination. The production design, from the costumes to the sets, echoes the fever dreams. There are slender hands holding up a bridge, the horror of the French Revolution with its mounds of guillotined heads, the sun-dappled vistas of ancient Greece, the different versions of hell, taking one a spellbound trip of enchantment. The CGI work is top-notch too, bringing Barnabas, Destruction's talking dog, Pumpkinhead (Mark Hamill), the chain-smoking janitor in the dreamworld, and Matthew (Patton Oswalt), Dream's raven emissary, to vivid life. Sturridge anchors the stunning ensemble cast. His Dream is both distant and deeply human as he navigates his duties as ruler, lover, brother, and father. We feel each of his conflicts as deeply as he does including the tears that burn a path down his cheeks. The five episodes of Season 2 dropping on July 24 and the special on July 31, brings our wanderings in the Dreaming to an end. The Sandman is currently streaming on Netflix
The Review Geek
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 When it comes to gritty but entertaining fantasies, very few come close to the brilliance of the Netflix show, The Sandman. Based on an equally iconic DC comic, the adaptation was an instant hit. And it has everything from quests and magic to betrayals and mind games. The Sandman Season 2 picks up after the previous season with the Dreaming finally being rebuilt. But it seems that Morpheus, the Dream King just cannot catch a break as the Endless, Destiny reveals an ominous prophecy that just may involve Dream, their flighty sister Delirium, the oracle Orpheus and the missing Endless. Cue the family drama as the Endless butt heads, insecurities are brought to light and Dream decides to right a 10,000-year-old wrong done to the queen of the First People. However, nothing is as easy as Lucifer is out to get him for humiliating them during their previous duel. Mysterious deaths occur as Delirium searches for the missing Endless. And Dream may be forced to break a rule that could lead to his own destruction. The 12-episode season brings back familiar and new faces such as Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Kirby, Mason Alexander Park, Adrian Lester, Esme Creed-Miles and Ruairi O'Connor. And it was helmed by Director Jamie Childs and showrunner Allan Heinberg. If you've been following this Netflix Original, you may be curious to find out when the next episodes are releasing. Well, wonder no more! Here is everything you need to know about The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 episodes, including the release date, time and where you can watch this show. Where Can I Watch The Sandman Season 2? The Sandman Season 2 will stream on Netflix exclusively. You will need a subscription to watch it. All the previous episodes are available on the platform as well. The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 Release Date The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 episodes will release on Thursday 24th July at approximately 7am (GMT) / 12.30 pm (IST) 12am (PST). A special episode will also be releasing on Thursday 31st July at the same time. If you miss the episodes, though, they will be available on the platform, so don't worry too much! Subtitles will be available in several languages. The episodes are expected to be roughly 1 hour each, which is consistent with the time frame for the usual Netflix Originals. How Many Episodes Will The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 Have? Season 2 Volume 2 of The Sandman has been scheduled for 5 episodes with all the episodes being released on the same day. There is also an extra special episode based on the spin-off comic 'Death: The High Cost of Living'. Is There A Trailer For The Sandman Season 2? There is indeed! You can find an exciting trailer for The Sandman Season 2 below. What Happened in the Previous Episodes? We've covered the entire episodes with a lengthy recap that touched on all major plot points and discusses the chapter with an accompanying review. You can find that link below. Read More: The Sandman Season 2 Episode 6 Recap & Review What do you hope to see as the series progresses? What's been your favourite moment of The Sandman Season 2 so far? Let us know in the comments below!
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 ending explained: Dream makes a heartbreaking choice; here's when the next part will drop
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 ending explained: Netflix's The Sandman has returned with a second season, or at least half of it. Volume 1 of Season 2 dropped on July 3, 2025, with six episodes that dive deep into Dream's past, complex family dynamics, and a heartbreaking reunion with his long-lost son, Orpheus. The first season of The Sandman premiered back in August 2022, introducing audiences to the brooding ruler of the Dreaming and the powerful family of Endless beings that he's part of. Season 2 brings back Tom Sturridge as Dream (also known as Morpheus), joined by Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, and new cast additions including Barry Sloane as Destruction, Ruairi O'Connor as Orpheus, and Melissanthi Mahut as Calliope. The show is developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg, with Heinberg also returning as showrunner. With themes of grief, love, and consequence at the helm, The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 ends with one of the most painful decisions Dream has ever made. Here's what happens and what it means going forward. The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 ending explained Episode 5 reveals the full weight of the fractured bond between Dream and his son, Orpheus. Once a gifted musician and oracle, Orpheus was reduced to a severed head centuries ago after he defied his father's warnings and joined a cult to try and reunite with his deceased wife Eurydice. When the plan failed and he was dismembered, Orpheus begged Dream to end his life. Dream refused and left his son in the care of priests on a remote island, vowing never to see him again. But desperate times call for painful reunions. Dream needs Orpheus' help to find his missing brother, Destruction, who abandoned his duties 300 years earlier. In exchange, Orpheus demands the one thing Dream once refused him: death. Dream finally grants his son peace In Episode 6, after a deeply sombre conversation, Dream agrees to fulfil his son's request. The moment is heavy with regret and understanding. This is no act of violence. It is a father giving his son the dignity he has long yearned for. Ruairi O'Connor, who plays Orpheus, said it best: Orpheus has lived in torment for centuries, but the idea of finally dying still brings fear. And for Dream, the emotional cost is enormous. After carrying guilt and shame for thousands of years, he makes a decision that will change everything. Destruction's whereabouts and reasons revealed Meanwhile, Destruction is found living in peace on a nearby island, right next to Orpheus' temple. Dream realises that his brother hid in the one place he would never think to look — somewhere that forced him to confront his greatest pain. Destruction has no plans to return to his role as one of the Endless. He believes in walking away from power when it no longer serves good. Before leaving again, he shares a crucial piece of advice with Dream: sometimes the only good reason to do something is love. It's a clear message about Dream's choice regarding Orpheus and perhaps a hint at Dream's own evolving understanding of his duties and emotions. The cost of spilling family blood By the end of Episode 6, Dream returns to the Dreaming, shattered by what he has done. For the first time in the series, he cries. It's a rare glimpse of vulnerability from a character who often hides behind duty and formality. But this act of mercy carries a heavy price. Dream has broken a sacred rule — the Endless are forbidden to spill family blood, no matter the reason. Even though Orpheus asked for it, the act does not go unnoticed. The Kindly Ones, also known as the Furies, have awakened. Vengeance is coming. What's next in The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 ? The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 arrives on July 24, 2025, and is expected to deal with the consequences of Dream's choice. With the Furies now in play and the balance of the Endless possibly disrupted, the second half of the season promises high stakes, internal reckoning, and more of the poetic storytelling the series is known for. For now, Volume 1 ends not with a loud battle or a flashy cliffhanger but with a gut-wrenching act of love that may cost Dream everything.
Tom's Guide
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
I was worried about 'The Sandman' season 2 — but the first episode proved me wrong
"The Sandman" is officially back for its second and final season on Netflix. I won't lie, that last part had me worried. The first season of the DC Comics adaptation was lovingly — and expensively — crafted by Warner Bros. Television and Netflix. So my first reaction when I heard that season 2 would be the show's last was "Oh my god, they're going to cheap out on this." I'm happy to report that this isn't the case. At least, not through the show's first episode. The CGI-heavy show still doesn't look cheap at all. It also still tells incredibly compelling stories. Just the first episode alone is setting up multiple storylines that I can't wait to explore over the next 10 episodes. So if you were hesitant to start "The Sandman" season 2, don't be. This final season seems set to avoid becoming a nightmare. If you've never seen "The Sandman" or have never read any of the DC Comics stories, here's a brief synopsis. The series revolves around Morpheus, also known as Dream (Tom Sturridge). Dream is one of the Endless, a group of seven that personification of life's core components. As you can tell from his name, he's the embodiment of dreams and rules a fantastical world known as the Dreaming, which exists in the time and space we explore while we sleep. The first season kicks off with his capture in an occult ritual in 1918 and his subsequent escape years later in 2025. He's then thrown into multiple storylines where he's forced to save the real world to keep his realm of the Dreaming intact. Season 2 picks up with Dream ready to restore the Dreaming to its full glory after the events of season 1. But before he can begin, he's called to visit his brothers and sisters — the Endless. While with them at Destiny's home, he is goaded into journeying to Hell to free Nada, ruler of the First People and Dream's former lover, whom he has imprisoned in Hell for 10,000 years. As he readies to make the journey, though, his emissary to Hell returns with starting news: Lucifer is eagerly waiting Dream's arrival. When the devil is excited for you to come to Hell, that's typically bad news. This plotline is adapted from "Season of Mists," the fourth volume of the DC Comics run of "The Sandman," so as someone who I already know what story is being set up here — and that's a good thing, because "Season of Mists" is probably my favorite "Sandman" story. I won't spoil what's coming. All I'll say is fans of the show "Lucifer" will find it an easy story to connect with. But "Season of Mists" isn't the only great "The Sandman" storyline that's being set up here. A lot of time is being spent on the one member of the Endless who is absent from Destiny's meeting. That member of the Endless isn't mentioned by name, so I won't reveal it here either. But they play a key part in the seventh volume of "The Sandman" comics, "Brief Lives." Spoiler alert, but that's also the name of the fourth episode of season 2, so we can essentially confirm the show will explore that storyline further. Another volume name that has been turned into an episode title is the "Kindly Ones," which is the penultimate volume of the comics run. It's the title of the third-to-last episode of season 2, volume 2 (which drops on Netflix on July 24), so we know that storyline will be addressed as well. That means this season of television is covering three volumes from the comics at a minimum. But there's evidence in the official cast for this season that the show will also address "A Game of You," which is volume five of "The Sandman" comics run, right after "Season of Mists." Given that it looks like we'll go straight into adapting "Brief Lives" after adapting "Season of Mists," it's unclear where an "A Game of You" adaptation would fit in. Even if it isn't part of the show's final season, though, I am concerned that the show is simply not going to have enough time to satisfactorily address these four storylines. The good news is that, after watching the first episode of season 2, my only remaining concern is that the show has too many good stories to tell in not enough episodes. The cast remains exceptional, the stories are compelling and the CGI looks of the highest quality. There are certainly worse problems to have. Stream "The Sandman" season 2 volume 1 on Netflix Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
Hans India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
OTT round-up (June 30 – July 6): Thrillers, dramas, and fantasies to drop this week
The first week of July is packed with fresh OTT content, offering an exciting mix of action, fantasy, thriller, and emotional drama across platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5, and Sony LIV. From Charlize Theron's return in The Old Guard 2 to the explosive revelations in The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case, this week's lineup (June 30 – July 6) promises high-stakes stories that cut across languages and genres. Here's a curated look at the top OTT releases that you shouldn't miss this week: Netflix The Old Guard 2 – July 2 Charlize Theron reprises her role as Andy, the battle-hardened immortal warrior who leads her ancient crew of mercenaries. In this highly anticipated sequel, Andy must grapple with the shocking return of Quynh (Veronica Ngô) and confront a threat that spans centuries. With Booker (Matthias Schoenaerts) still in exile and Nile (Kiki Layne) rising as a core team member, The Old Guard 2 introduces new characters like Tuah (Henry Golding), who may hold the key to the immortals' future. The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 – July 3 Neil Gaiman's universe of dreams expands as Lord Morpheus reunites with the Endless, setting off a chain of events steeped in vengeance and fate. The new season promises a deeper dive into mythology, family, and the fabric of reality itself. Thug Life – July 3 In this gritty Tamil action drama, a loyal disciple's devotion turns into suspicion when gang leader Sakthivel suspects him of betrayal. Blending intense emotion with revenge-fueled action, Thug Life examines power dynamics, trust, and the cost of loyalty. Prime Video Heads of State – July 2 When diplomacy fails, action takes over. This high-octane political thriller stars Idris Elba as the U.S. President and John Cena as the British Prime Minister. As their nations teeter on the brink of disaster, the two leaders must put aside their rivalry to confront a common enemy. Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins the fray as a formidable MI6 agent in this global action romp. Uppu Kappu Rambu – July 4 Set in the fictional Telugu village of Chitti Jaya Puram during the 1990s, this quirky social comedy deals with an unusual village crisis — a lack of burial space. As newly elected leader Apoorva and gravekeeper Chinna look for a solution, the narrative unfolds with humour, social commentary, and cultural nostalgia. Zee5 Kaalidhar Laapata – July 4 This heartwarming ZEE5 original explores the quirky adventures of Kaalidhar, an elderly man who runs away after overhearing his family's abandonment plans. With help from the sprightly Ballu, Kaalidhar embarks on a journey to fulfill his bucket list. It's a tale of rediscovery, humour, and second chances. Tum Se Tum Tak – June 30 Anu and Aryavardhan's love story challenges age, tradition, and society. This romantic saga focuses on breaking barriers and redefining the norms of relationships in conservative settings. With layered emotions and passionate performances, the series touches on the universality of love. Jio Hotstar Companion – July 5 An AI companion turns rogue in this futuristic psychological thriller. The boundaries between human emotion and artificial consciousness blur when a seemingly harmless android spirals out of control, leading to chaos and ethical dilemmas. Good Wife – July 6 Tarunika's idyllic family life unravels when a scandal hits home. Once a promising lawyer turned housewife, she must return to the courtroom to defend her family's honour and uncover uncomfortable truths. Good Wife is a taut legal drama with emotional heft. Sony LIV The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case – July 4 Based on the investigative book 90 Days by Anirudhya Mitra, this series meticulously reconstructs the events leading to and following the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It tracks the Special Investigation Team (SIT) as they race against time to uncover Sivarasan's deadly conspiracy. Tense and politically charged, it offers a deep look into one of India's darkest chapters. This week's OTT slate offers something for everyone—whether you're a fan of superheroes and sci-fi (The Old Guard 2, The Sandman), courtroom battles (Good Wife), or real-life crime (The Hunt). With top-notch performances, gripping narratives, and fresh ideas, these releases are ready to take over your watchlist. So, whether you're looking for escapism or emotional depth, there's no shortage of compelling content to binge this week.
