Netflix fans 'called in sick' to binge final season of gut-wrenching series
Part two of the second season of The Sandman, adapted from Neil Gaiman's beloved comic book series, has finally dropped on Netflix.
The second season focuses on Dream and his epic final journey as he looks to rebuild his kingdom. But the show has been dogged by the accusations against Gaiman, which sent shockwaves through his fanbase earlier this year.
Despite that, the show has remained extremely popular with its fans, even causing them to 'call in sick' so they can watch it.
Before it was released on the streaming platform, Sullyville said on Reddit: 'I called in sick. I just had a iced coffee. I'm here with you all waiting for the drop.'
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Taking to X, @DailyJakeSweet added: 'Well it's over. The Sandman is over. I'm a mess I won't tell more to avoid spoilers but I'm happy that we were given such a great adaptation, with a fabulous cast. Also I didn't stop crying, did I mention I'm a mess?'
@LauraRival1 commented: 'I have no words, it's magnificent, this adaptation is a jewel with intense emotions. The actors are just perfect! Thank you all for bringing this story to life!'
@howlnini also said: 'TheSandmanSeason2 a beautiful end to a beautiful show :) what a ride! I will remain seated for the final episode.'
Despite the overwhelmingly positive reactions to the series, Netflix has already confirmed that this will be the last we see of Dream (Tom Sturridge), in an announcement that came in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations levied against Gaiman, who co-developed the show from his comics.
The first six episodes dropped on July 3, with the second five having arrived today.
Ahead of the season, Netflix released a teaser trailer for The Sandman season two, which did not mention Gaiman by name.
The showrunner, Allan Heinberg, notably also did not mention Gaiman or the allegations when he shared a statement about the show's conclusion. More Trending
'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,' he told Netflix's Tudum.
A number of projects involving Gaiman across film and TV have either been paused or cancelled altogether – including Good Omens on Prime Video, which is now ending in a feature-length episode without Gaiman's involvement.
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The Sandman season 2 part two is available to stream on Netflix.
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