The Sandman’s incredible success ‘may not be enough’ for second season, admits creator Neil Gaiman

The Sandman creator Neil Gaiman has taken to Twitter to update fans on the fate of the show and why season two is not guaranteed. 

The hit Netflix adaptation of the 1989 to 1996 comic book series has dominated trending lists, becoming the number one Netflix show in the world for the third week running.

Yet, despite its success, due to the ever-increasing complicated world of streaming, its renewal is not guaranteed. 

The show has become renowned not only for its ethereal storytelling but also its LGBTQ+ inclusivity, with a range of queer characters and plot lines integrated into the episodes.

After one fan on Twitter asked if the “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” chapter from the comic books would be adapted, Gaiman replied: “If we get a second season. (Please encourage all your friends to watch Sandman. Encourage all your friends who have begun to watch Sandman but got distracted by life to finish watching Sandman.)”

And when pressed about why a second season of the show wasn’t confirmed, he responded: “Because Sandman is a really expensive show. And for Netflix to release the money to let us make another season we have to perform incredibly well. 

“So yes, we’ve been the top show in the world for the last two weeks. That still may not be enough.”



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