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The Sandman

The Sandman

Dream the world anew.

20227.92 Seasons23 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

Created by Neil Gaiman
Written by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Neil Gaiman
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Morpheus / Dream

Vivienne Acheampong

Vivienne Acheampong

Lucienne

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Matthew the Raven (voice)

Themes & Keywords

dreamsmythologynightmaresuperherobased on comicbased on graphic novelwitchcraftravendark fantasyimaginativedarkfantasy

About The Sandman

The Sandman is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, action & adventure series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of dreams, mythology, nightmare, superhero, based on comic, based on graphic novel. Created by Neil Gaiman, it stars Tom Sturridge, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt. After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

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