Everything we know about the second season of ‘The Sandman’
The departure arc of Netflix favourites is inching closer every minute. But before Netflix takes you back to Hawkins for the ultimate showdown, The Sandman season two is urging for your attendance. Tom Sturridge is about to take the streaming world by a sandstorm for one last time with The Sandman’s second and final instalment. And just in time for the calm before the storm, Best of Netflix wants you to be prepared with all you need to know about what’s to come.
The Sandman’s first season concluded with a triumphant turn of events. Dream vanquished the dark spectre of the Corinthian and dismantled the Dream Vortex. Simultaneously, it shattered the sinister forces that sought to ravage his kingdom and spill into our reality. As the dust settled, Lucifer and Mazikeen seethed with vengeance in the sulphurous depths of hell, nursing their wounded pride after Dream publicly humiliated them in episode four.
Ultimately, in a poignant finale to the season, Dream extended an olive branch to his estranged wife, Calliope. Despite their complicated past, particularly regarding their son Orpheus, the scene marked a potential new chapter in their tumultuous relationship. So, for those wondering where season two will pick up from, Tudum has already revealed that The Sandman’s final instalment takes place a few weeks later.
So, what exactly awaits fans in The Sandman season two?
All about The Sandman’s second season
Having spent centuries without the Dreaming, Dream has been occupied renovating and rebuilding his empire. Although the kingdom’s overhaul pushes Dream to leave the ghosts of the past behind, the past has other plans in store. The immediate distinction fans will notice in the upcoming season is Dream’s new palace. It’s symbolic of his quest to move on from his past. Additionally, the throne has been redesigned, as with the outer lobby.
The Sandman season two will introduce new time periods, dimensions, and worlds. However, fans can breathe rest assured that the costumes, designs, and VFX would nod to the comics. The creators have pledged allegiance to the original source. But anyhow, fans should buckle up for surprises with Dream’s arc because Netflix isn’t letting its last lap slide in predictability.
About the thematic treatment of The Sandman’s second season, Dream’s journey will be a nuanced exploration of accountability. This time, he has to confront the shadows of his own hubris, ignorance, and suppressed emotions. But brace yourselves because this season has new players on the horizon.
Who are the new cast members in The Sandman season two?
The Endless family, comprising Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Mason Alexander Park, and Donna Preston, will return from season one. However, The Sandman season two is about to bring Dream’s other siblings as well, including his eldest brother, Destiny, played by Adrian Lester, his younger sister, Delirium, played by Esme Creed-Miles, and The Prodigal, played by Barry Sloane.
Besides the Endless siblings, the second season has Ruairi O’Connor as Orpheus, Freddie Fox as Loki, Laurence O’Fuarain as Thor, Ann Skelly as Nuala, Jack Gleeson as Puck, Steve Coogan as Barnabas, and Indya Moore as Wanda.
Where does The Sandman season two take place?
According to showrunner Allan Heinberg, The Sandman season two will explore multiple universes. But more specifically, “We will visit the underworld of Hades and Persephone, the country realm of Faerie, ancient Greece, Elizabethan England, and the French Revolution.”
The Sandman season two will be released in two parts, with Volume One premiering on July 3rd and Volume Two on July 24th. It also has a bonus episode slated for July 31st.