.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=1100&h=618&dpr=1.5)
The Sandman will officially return to Netflix for a second season despite circulating rumors of an apparent cancelation of the hit original series. News of the comic book adaptation's long-awaited renewal leaked early Wednesday in a since-deleted tweet from DC's official Twitter account. The streamer made the announcement official Wednesday evening and is reportedly ordering more episodes to continue building the world of the titular character.
The Sandman hit Netflix at the beginning of August, creating much excitement among fans of the narrative's source material. The original series draws inspiration from Neil Gaiman's DC Comics, which focuses on the titular character, Morpheus. Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Jenna Coleman, Gwendoline Christie, and others star in the fantasy adventure. The story introduces audiences to an imprisoned Morpheus that must escape to reclaim his lost equipment and fix the chaos that his absence has triggered.
As reported by Deadline, the narrative will be officially returning for a second season, which will help to continue and expand the world of Gaiman's fantastical character. Narrative details and an expected episode count are still developing, but details should arise soon once the streamer announces potential casting additions. Netflix confirmed the long-awaited news via Twitter with a brief video showcasing Morpheus's helm and a statement from Gaiman, highlighting that more stories are waiting to surface.
The original series was received well by audiences and critics, which sparked concerns when news of a possible cancelation surfaced online. Gaiman called out the fake Twitter account circulating the Netflix cancelation news to debunk the unfounded rumor. The 10-episode series attracted 69.5 million viewing hours in its first week on the streamer, which doubled to an exciting 127.5 million during its second week. Critics found the Netflix original series to be satisfying alongside most audiences, making the renewal seem almost inevitable. Netflix, however, is known to shelve well-received projects to the dismay of audiences, but Morpheus and his adventures do not appear to be ending any time soon.
It is unclear when the second season of The Sandman will arrive, but audiences can look forward to the fantastical narrative's continuation. A surprise episode for the series surfaced from Netflix in August, which helped to generate fans' excitement further to see Morpheus embark on another mesmerizing journey. It is difficult to capture lightning in a bottle twice. It will be interesting to see how Netflix maintains the series' momentum while adding new elements to keep things creatively exciting for audiences.
The Sandman is currently available to stream on Netflix.
Source: Deadline