Netflix has released the trailer for the final season of the two-part series, “The Sandman.” The announcement comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding comic creator Neil Gaiman, who remains listed as an executive producer.
Gaiman, who is facing sexual assault allegations, recently filed a $500,000 lawsuit against one of his accusers for allegedly violating a non-disclosure agreement.
What is ‘The Sandman’ about?
The fantasy drama follows the Lord of Dreams and the Endless, and is based on the DC Comics series by Gaiman. Dream rules over The Dreaming, a mystical realm that begins to unravel after his long imprisonment on Earth. The show stars Tom Sturridge as Dream, fighting to restore order as reality collapses around him.
“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,” showrunner Allan Heinberg told Netflix.
The second and final season will adapt several other Gaiman works, including “Season of Mists,” “Brief Lives,” “The Kindly Ones” and “The Sandman: Overture.”
How to watch ‘The Sandman’ season 2
“The Sandman” season 2 will roll out in three parts:
- Volume 1 (Episodes 1–6) debuts July 3
- Volume 2 (Episodes 7–11) drops July 24
- A bonus episode will be released July 31
More details and insights on each chapter can be found on Netflix’s official website.
Trailer release follows ongoing legal battle
In 2024, Tortoise Media released a podcast series titled “Master,” in which two women accused Gaiman of sexual misconduct. Since then, several high-profile projects involving Gaiman have been altered or canceled.
Prime Video scaled back the third season of “Good Omens” to a single episode and removed Gaiman from involvement. Netflix canceled “Dead Boy Detectives,” while Disney paused production on “The Graveyard Book.” However, it’s unclear if those decisions were directly tied to the allegations.
Gaiman responds to allegations
Gaiman has denied all allegations against him, stating that any sexual encounters were consensual.
“I’m far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever,” he wrote in a January blog post.
He detailed his interpretation of past text message exchanges with the accusers, saying they reflected mutual enjoyment in a consensual relationship.
“Some of the horrible stories now being told simply never happened, while others have been so distorted from what actually took place that they bear no relationship to reality,” Gaiman wrote. “I am prepared to take responsibility for any missteps I made. I’m not willing to turn my back on the truth, and I can’t accept being described as someone I am not, and cannot and will not admit to doing things I didn’t do.”
Although other studios have distanced themselves, Netflix has stood by “The Sandman” for its conclusion. According to Variety, Gaiman remains credited as an executive producer for the upcoming season.
