Don’t sleep on Gaiman’s most recent adaptation – It’s more indulgent than you think. Words by Leah Braham It’s no secret that Neil Gaiman is one of the greatest writers to emerge out of the 20th century. Known for his works such as American Gods, Coraline and Good Omens, Gaiman’s most recent adaptation, The Sandman, may just be his finest yet. Developed for Netflix by Gaiman, David S Goyer, and Allen Heinberg, the first season of The Sandman is made up of ten delicious episodes, each clocking in at just under an hour runtime. The first six episodes follow the titular Sandman, also known as Morpheous (played by Tom Sturridge), as he attempts to restore his realm and power after being imprisoned for one hundred years. These early episodes introduce a delightful collection of memorable, complex characters, with an extremely talented cast of actors; Charles Dance, David Thewlis, Jenna Coleman, and Gwendoline Christie, just to name a few. The star studded cast truly bring to life characters which Gaiman uses to build an indulgently dark yet beautiful world.
38