The Sandman [Netflix]

I enjoyed it all. The only part that was a bit questionable was Cain and Abel.

Finished the series.

Like other have said the last 4 episodes are a big drop in quality from the previous 6.

I liked the bonus episode, the Caliope part reminded me of Tales of the Unexpected.

I actually just started rewatching it a few days ago, as I felt there were parts I didn't really take in the first time. So that's probably what tipped the scales and made Netflix finally decide to renew it.

You're welcome.

I’m really enjoying the show. Very interesting.

I knew the basic gist of the comics but never read them.

I was expecting the duel with Lucifer to be swords but how they actually fought was really good.

I do find a few things confusing.

When Morpheus was first imprisoned it showed people not being able to wake up and I assumed nobody was able to dream until all the tools were recovered but there doesn’t seem to have been much affect on people. Everything seems normal.

And when John was testing the patrons in the diner was he also affecting the rest of the world? Although difficult to hear the new on the TV seemed to be talking about a lot of unexplained problems occurring and at the end Dream is on a street where there seems to have been a riot. Did I miss something in the episode that explained this?

It is a pity that John Constantine couldn’t be included and a pity it wasn’t Matt Ryan but Jenna Colman was fun in the part.

I had a vague memory that the sleeping illness was based on something real but kept forgetting to look it up. However, what confuses me is that all of humanity is not affected - I assume that no one can dream without Morpheus and yet everything in the present day seems just fine.

I know it is just something I’m overlooking or have forget from the previous episodes.

I knew it was legal reasons why John Constantine himself isn’t in the show - I just meant it is a pity but Coleman did a good job and I hope she shows up again.

I will check out that link. Cheers.

EDIT: any spoilers for future episodes in that article?

Netflix's Official Summary of the New Cast Members:

Ruairi O’Connor is ORPHEUS, the poet, musician, and oracle, is the only child of Dream and the muse, Calliope (last seen in “The Sandman,” Episode 111). Orpheus is an idealistic, romantic, young man – and very much his father’s son – until tragedy strikes and reveals to him the true nature of love.

Freddie Fox is LOKI, the god of chaos. Loki is a charming, seductive shapeshifter. The smartest and most dangerous person in any room, Loki is utterly irresistible and never to be trusted.

Clive Russell is ODIN, the father of Thor, and blood-brother to Loki. He is a longtime ally of Dream’s, but finds himself driven to desperate extremes in his efforts to stave off Ragnarök.

Laurence O’Fuarain is THOR, the storm god. With his hammer Mjollnir, Thor is brusque, rude, and driven entirely by his appetites – for food and drink, for battle, and for sex.

Ann Skelly is NUALA and Douglas Boothis CLURACAN, royal emissaries from the court of Faerie. Nuala and Cluracan are siblings who are opposites in every way. Nuala is responsible, empathetic, and principled. Cluracan is an impulsive rogue who lives for pleasure. They disagree about everything, except their devotion to one another.

Jack Gleeson is PUCK, a malevolent hobgoblin who serves as the royal jester to King Auberon of Faerie. Puck is fascinated by mortals and enjoys nothing more than making sport of them for his own amusement. He’s also the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Indya Moore is WANDA, a professional driver and security agent for an exclusive travel firm. Wanda proves herself to be an indispensable guide on an Endless road trip to the waking world.

Steve Coogan is the voice of BARNABAS, the canine companion of the Endless’s prodigal brother. Barnabas is loyal and loving, but an outspoken cynic. He’s man’s best friend and man’s sharpest critic.