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Yahoo
19 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Netflix confirms Wednesday season 3 before new series even airs
Wednesday has been renewed for a third season. The hit Netflix supernatural comedy - which stars Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams - is set to return on August 6 for the first half of its second series, but a third run of episodes has already been announced. In a joint statement, showrunners Alfred Cough and Miles Millar said: "It's been a dark delight to watch Wednesday cast her spell over audiences across the globe — one deadpan quip at a time. 'We're beyond thrilled she'll be returning to stalk the halls of Nevermore in Season 3. "This time, she'll unearth more of the school's sinister secrets — and descend even deeper into the Addams family crypt. Or, as Wednesday would say: 'Nothing brings a family together like a good exhumation.' ' In a post on the official Wednesday Addams X account, the Netflix team confirmed the news. They wrote: "Season 2 awakens in two weeks. Season 3 is the next omen, already in motion, already inevitable." Jenna returns alongside a cast that also includes the likes of Gwendoline Christie as Nevermore Academy's shapeshifting principle, while Emma Myers stars as Wednesday's werewolf roommate Enid. When it comes to the future of Wednesday and further seasons, producer Tim Burton has insisted nothing is set in stone. During a joint interview with Jenna, he told the Hollywood Reporter: "I don't think that way. "You're talking to two of the worst people to ask that question." Alfred and Miles would like to continue Wednesday's story to the end of her time at Nevermore, which would be seven seasons. There is also potential for a spinoff series, which the team are exploring, although details are being kept under wraps. Alfred told THR: "It's something we're definitely noodling; there are other characters we can look at." Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria teased: 'There's a lot to explore in the Addams Family.'
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Sandman' Review: Season 2 Is an Awful Snooze, Whether It's Your Dream Show or Waking Nightmare
In the premiere episode of 'The Sandman' Season 2, Dream (Tom Sturridge) asks his loyal subject Cain (Sanjeev Bhaskar) to take the express train to Hell so he can deliver a message to Lucifer (Gwendoline Christie). But before Cain can read his ruler's carefully chosen words, Lucifer cuts him off: 'No, not the message,' she says. 'Just the content.' Rarely has a series so succinctly summed up its defective attitude toward storytelling, and rarer still has such a fast-tracked approach to plowing through narrative felt more welcome. As Season 2 swiftly makes evident, the sooner we put Netflix's adaptation of 'The Sandman' behind us, the better. More from IndieWire Allison Williams Says Her 'Girls' Character Marnie Was Almost a SoulCycle Instructor Idris Elba Was at First 'Against' How His 'The Wire' Character Died, but Realized It Made a 'Political Point' Why? Well, first and foremost, the series is deeply unpleasant to sit through following the credible allegations leveled against its author Neil Gaiman, who remains an executive producer and co-creator on Season 2. The first season's bonus episode was stomach-turning enough — in which a self-described feminist author imprisons and rapes his muse not only for inspiration, but so he can better understand women(?!) — and the new batch of episodes only double down on unwelcome parallels between 'The Sandman' and its author. In Season 2, Volume 1, Dream learns how to better empathize with humans (and his siblings, aka the Endless, which are personified forces of nature more powerful than gods). But in doing so, he also struggles to recognize his own fallibility — such as that time he confused love for 'desire' and ended up banishing a woman to Hell for 10,000 years. Past mistakes like this one invite reality-invoking questions of consent and manipulation, while a fixed focus on Dream's absent compassion calls to mind Gaiman's continued denials of any wrongdoing and the legal action he filed against women accusing him of sexual misconduct. Ostensibly, Dream is slowly coming to realize even the Endless can change — that he, too, may care about people — but the evidence is so scant, so vague, and so hollow, it's all but impossible to separate the art from the artist, even if you can stay awake long enough to try. Which brings us to the second key drawback: It can't be overstated, sans any outside context whatsoever, that 'The Sandman' is a terrible show. Dreams spends these first six episodes examining old mistakes, moping around like an emo sad boy, and then proceeding to do whatever he wants. Season 2 again tells largely self-contained stories without sound episodic structure, yet it also lacks enough specifics to justify its main character's fitfully serialized development. Netflix's adaptation is maddeningly inert, and lest you think I'm just piling on now that Gaiman has made himself an easy target for criticism, I've got the receipts. 'The Sandman' has always been a barren slog; now, it's just an upsetting one, too. Side quests aside, the ongoing story dwells on two basic plots: 1. Dream hooked up with a mortal and must deal with the consequences, and 2. Dream goes looking for his lost brother, Destruction (Barry Sloane), who abandoned his realm, with his oddball sister Delirium (Esmé Creed-Miles). (In essence, he's on an apology tour, even if he doesn't always seem to know what he's apologizing for.) Along the way, he looks in on Hell, hosts a banquet, produces 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' stalks his ex, and seeks out the son he abandoned. (You can probably guess where the apologies come in.) Some episodes rely on flashbacks, others plow full steam ahead, and none leave much of a mark. Interacting with various anthropomorphic gods and animals, Dream's dilemmas are so devoid of friction there's nothing to grasp onto; if the rest of the show introduced engaging ideas to contemplate or whisked us away to a world worth admiring, perhaps 'The Sandman' could work as an effective head trip. As is, it's not. Showrunner and co-creator Allan Heinberg prioritizes recreating what's already on the page while stitching those pages together to form a discernible plot. If that means everyone just kind of comes and goes, with no room for significant conflict, so be it. (It's staggering how little resistance Dream faces to any of his plans.) Dream's discoveries about himself, his relationships, and his outlook on humankind are so basic and broad it's as if he's never once looked at any one of them until now, despite being older than the gods. Meanwhile, the season's overarching theme is focused on quitting and why it's OK to take a little time off (or a lot of time off). Who cares that pondering early retirement is at odds with Dream's previous plotline (he just got his realm back in Season 1 after being held captive for over a century), or that none of the other aspiring retirees ever seem to do any work? So long as Season 2 takes shortcut after shortcut in order to include as many of Gaiman's comic books as possible, it doesn't matter what other ugliness he's put into the world or that these stories feel as faint as a day-old dream; the fans can say they saw Delirium and Destruction on TV! Hooray! Apparently, the content is all that counts. 'The Sandman' Season 2, Volume 1 premieres Thursday, July 3 on Netflix. Volume 1 is made up of six episodes, which will be released at once, but Volume 2 (made up of five episodes) will premiere July 24, and the series finale will premiere July 31. Best of IndieWire The 25 Best Alfred Hitchcock Movies, Ranked Every IndieWire TV Review from 2020, Ranked by Grade from Best to Worst
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!
The Review Geek
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has The Sandman been renewed for Season 3? Here's what we know:
Summary The Sandman returns with Season 2 in July 2025. This fantasy series has everything from quests and magic to betrayals and mind games. Netflix determines whether to renew a show based on various factors such as completion rate, viewership numbers, production costs, and more. As of now, there's no news regarding the renewal of The Sandman but we look at the possibility of a Season 3. When it comes to gritty but entertaining fantasies, very few come close to the brilliance of the Netflix show, The Sandman. And based on an equally iconic DC comic, the adaptation was an instant hit. The Sandman Season 2 returns in 2 volumes with the first part releasing in early July 2025. 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 is helmed by Director Jamie Childs and showrunner Allan Heinberg. With shocking plot twists, each episode will have viewers on the edge of their seats. If you're watching the second season and want to know if there will be a third, this article has all the details you're looking for. Here's everything we know: What is The Sandman Season 2 about? 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. We have ongoing coverage of The Sandman Season 2 on the site, including recaps for all episodes. You can find those HERE! Has The Sandman Been Renewed for Season 3? At the time of writing, Netflix has cancelled The Sandman and Season 2 is the final season. Netflix tends to look at views and the drop-off rates before renewing or cancelling the show, along with the critical success. Some shows are instantly renewed like One Piece and Bridgerton while others take years such as The Watcher and The Victim's Game. The Sandman was actually a critical and commercial hit and was renewed mere months after the Season 1 premiere in 2022. However, in January 2025, it was announced that the show would end with Season 2. What do we know about The Sandman Season 3? Nothing is known about The Sandman Season 3 given that it is not happening. It is loosely based on the DC comic of the same name and it seems that all of the source material will be covered with the release of The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2. However, Netflix is not beyond the occasional spin-off and there are tons of side stories that can be adapted, such as those in 'World's End' or 'Fables and Reflections'. But this is all speculation. We'll be sure to update this page as soon as any new information comes in but for now, Morpheus' story ends with Season 2. Would you like to see The Sandman return for a Season 3? Or do you think the story has run its course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
The Guardian
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Sandman season two review – Neil Gaiman's emo drama is so pretentious it ruins everything
Morpheus, AKA Dream, AKA the Sandman (Tom Sturridge) might be the immortal overlord of a magical netherworld and the director of all our subconscious visions, but he is not immune to relationship problems. 'Ten thousand years ago, I condemned you to hell,' he says to his other half, having sensed that she is annoyed about something. 'I think perhaps I should apologise.' Damn right! We're back in the chilly, clammy grasp of The Sandman, the show that looks at the fantasy genre and says: what if we got rid of nearly all the lush landscapes, epic struggles, pointed political allegories and delicious, disgusting monsters, and replaced them with a moody bloke in a long black coat who goes around annoying everyone in a self-pitying monotone? Season two, part one – the saga concludes with another handful of episodes later this month – sees Dream attempt to grow and atone, questing first to rescue his beloved queen Nada (Deborah Oyelade), who is miffed about the whole 10-millennia-in-hades cock-up. Sorting that mess out requires Dream to negotiate for access with Lucifer herself (Gwendoline Christie, playing Satan as a weary lifer who tires of tormenting), then host a gathering of assorted netherworld freaks and legends in his maddeningly underlit dream castle. After that, he is off to attempt reunions and rapprochements with some of the family members who he has, over the course of eternity, alienated. The Sandman really is a curious beast. Where other, similar series centre around a hero warrior, the main guy here is more of an emo worrier, for ever standing stiffly in the shadowy corner of the frame, evading other characters' gazes as he sulkily delivers platitudes suffused with doom and – quite literally, given the production's apparent lighting shortage, gloom. The rhombus-jawed Sturridge is physically ideal for the role of Morpheus, with his concave cheeks and a set of eyelashes that could have someone's eye out. But while his impeccably backcombed barnet and swishy monochrome outfits suggest he is about to break into a chorus of Echo and the Bunnymen's The Killing Moon at any moment – someone in the design department enjoys their 1980s pop, because they have also styled Freddie Fox's Loki to look eerily like Billy Idol – he is, by design, never that entertaining. Even when he is turning Thor's throbbing hammer to dust or personally granting William Shakespeare creative immortality, what could be fantastic adventures are always shuffled through stroppily as if they are tedious obligations. It just about works as an elaborate analogy for teenage disaffection – a time when you feel as if you're acquiring some sort of awful power, but everyone becomes angry when you try to wield it, and not knowing why makes you more peevish still. When the show co-opts Greek, Norse and Christian mythologies, though, it doesn't do much with them. The back half of this batch of episodes concerns Orpheus (Ruairi O'Connor), who in the Sandman universe is Morpheus's son: after a rote retelling of the myth of Eurydice in the underworld, the show spends time trying to fashion a fresh spin on the tale's coda – but the suspicion is that this was merely because it involves a talking severed head, which looks cool. A visit to a transgender acquaintance in present-day New York, meanwhile, is a story with an admirable, heartfelt moral that's undermined by being delivered with zero dramatic subtlety. And: some of the dialogue Sturridge has to say! Oof. As for Morpheus's appreciation of the power of storytelling – 'Tales and dreams are the shadow truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes and forgot' is the sort of non-zinger that would sound flat even if it wasn't coming from a character who says everything in a depressed gothic whisper. And the dream-shaper's stint as the caretaker manager of hell ends with him opining: 'Hell is heaven's reflection. They define one another. Without hell, heaven has no meaning.' A million lifetimes spent feeding off the deepest fears and desires of humanity, and he's still cursed to sound like a failed evangelical preacher's Instagram posts. The Sandman is not short of ideas, but it smothers them all in a fug of pretension, missing every opportunity it creates for itself. The fact that Morpheus has the ability to access humans' dreams – to mould them and make them real – barely features. Even the comic relief of a sarcastic talking dog offers little respite: they got Steve Coogan to do the voice, but the real challenge for him would have been behind the scenes, pretending the lines he was given were funny. The Sandman is on Netflix now.
