20 Interesting facts about Netflix’s The Sandman version that will make you wonder
Here are 20 fun facts about the Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman (2022). The below fun facts might contain spoilers. (1) Neil Gaiman voices the Skull Bird/Crow in A Dream of a Thousand Cats. The Sandman. 2022. Netflix (2) The animated segment, "A Dream of a Thousand Cats," features Tom Sturridge in his pivotal "Sandman" role as Dream, along with a number of guest voice actors, including Sandra Oh as The Prophet, Rosie Day as The Tabby Kitten, David Gyasi as The Grey Cat, Joe Lycett as The Black Cat, Gaiman himself as Crow/Skull Bird, James McAvoy as Golden-Haired
Dreams and Nightmares Unleashed: The Sandman Awakens in 2022! Our Review!
Not everything in a book, comic book, or graphic novel adaptation can always be faithfully transferred to the screen. The same can be said for Netflix's 2022 adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman. It's best to think of this series as a modernized version of Neil Gaiman's original The Sandman graphic novels. There are some triggers (same-gender kissing scenes, very graphic horror, and disturbing themes that may turn off sensitive viewers) in the series. This review is specifically written for those who want to watch The Sandman but are discouraged by other people's reviews/comments. We've included spoilers and trigger warnings, if
The Sandman: Describing Episode 11 with Spoilers: – Calliope
Our score: 8/10 Spoiler warning Richard Madoc is played by Arthur Darvill (who portrayed Rory in Doctor Who). He is a writer and a lecturer. He requests that a student locate something for him (trichobezoars) and requests that he signs her book. She also enquires about the publication date of the new book and we can see that is experiencing writer's block. Mr. Fry, another Doctor Who actor, also appears in the story (he portrayed the Master in one of the Doctor Who series). Mr. Fry is informed by Richard that he hasn't written anything in a year and is
The Sandman: Episode 11 with Spoilers: – A Dream of a Thousand Cats (animation)
Our score: 7/10 Spoiler warning The episode begins with a kitten in a living room. The kitten wishes to go outside, and the older cat persuades it to do so through an opening in the house. The kitten goes out with the older cat, and we see a group of cats gathered to see "her." The "she/her" the kitten is referring to is a purebred cat. She tells her story to all the cats who gather. She claimed to be a domestic cat who chose a male cat as her mate. She became pregnant, had kittens, and vowed to care
The Sandman: Describing Episode 10 with Spoilers: – Lost Hearts
Our score: 8/10 Spoiler warning We could not identify any triggers. Corinthian tells Rose and Jed that he is there to save their lives. Rose realises that Corinthian is one of the missing nightmares. Corinthian tells Rose that Dream is going to kill her and that Morpheus is watching her. Corinthian tells her he is watching her cause the minute she falls asleep she brings walls down. Corinthian says if someone protects her, she can become the centre of the dream and Morpheus will be powerless and he will be free. Corinthian is being called for his keynote speak and
The Sandman: Describing Episode 9 with Spoilers: – Collectors
Our score: 8/10 Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic violence and discusses a number of sensitive topics. Rose sees that her aunt Lyla is pregnant. Her aunt tells Rose about her and her husband. Rose says that she thinks it is her - as the dream vortex things can become true. She tells Rose that she wants to go and stay in the dream with her husband. Because Rose was there as they were having sex, Lyta actually became pregnant. Jed and the Corinthian have ice-cream and chat. He tells Jed that they have to go to the convention for
The Sandman: Describing Episode 8 with Spoilers: – Playing House
Our score: 8/10 Synopsis: Do not read if you don't want to read any spoilers. Possible triggers have been highlighted. Rose dreams herself into an audience with Morpheus. He asks: “How did you find me?” She says it is because he talked about her brother and said that her brother is probably with one of his nightmares - a female nightmare. He tells her that if she could find him in the dreaming, so she could also find her brother in the dreaming - and with Gault. He also told her that he would help her find her brother in
The Sandman: Episode 7 with Spoilers: – The Doll’s House
Our score: 7/10 Synopsis: Do not read if you don't want to read any spoilers. Possible triggers have been highlighted. Returning to the dream realm, Dream enters the library and opens Rose Walker's dream journal. We see a sister and brother who appear distressed because their mother can only take the daughter with but her brother must stay with the abusive father. We see Despair and Desire who appear to be twins. They have plotted to harm Dream three times. Desire refers to a dream vortex (a woman) and the girl in the dream, Rose Walker, turns out to be
The Sandman: Episode 6 with Spoilers: – The Sound of Her Wings
Our score: 9/10 Synopsis: Do not read if you don't want to read any spoilers. We could not identify any triggers in this episode. Dream is feeding pigeons in a park with his sister Death sitting next to him when the episode begins. Death appears to be giving him the "big sister pep talk." Dream tells Death that he feels empty and that vengeance isn't as satisfying as he expected - just like any other normal person going through something. Dream tells Death that with the search for his tools, he had a true quest, a purpose, and then it
The Sandman: Describing Episode 5 with Spoilers: – 24/7
Our score: 7/10 Synopsis: Do not read if you don't want to read any spoilers. Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic violence and discusses a number of sensitive topics. It also demonstrates what John (who is mentally ill) can do with the power of the ruby. This is not an episode for the faint of heart. Dream is still unconscious when the story begins. The majority of this episode takes place in a diner where John orders coffee and breakfast. What's intriguing is that John tells the waitress (Bette) the truth about the ruby and its powers. The waitress believes