The Sandman (2022–2025)
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A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend are seamlessly interwoven, The Sandman follows the people and places affected by Morpheus, the Dream King, as he mends the cosmic — and human — mistakes he's made during his vast existence.
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- 01
The Sound of Her WingsFeeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance. - 02
Sleep of the JustWhile searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death. - 03
Imperfect HostsMorpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.
Episodes by season
Season01Best season
- S01E01Sleep of the JustAugust 5, 2022While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and im
- S01E02Imperfect HostsAugust 5, 2022Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional br
- S01E03
Dream a Little Dream of MeAugust 5, 2022Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to - S01E04
A Hope in HellAugust 5, 2022A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good - S01E05
24/7August 5, 2022With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a ter - S01E06Season's bestThe Sound of Her WingsAugust 5, 2022Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old ac
- S01E07
The Doll's HouseAugust 5, 2022Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his a - S01E08
Playing HouseAugust 5, 2022As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream - S01E09
CollectorsAugust 5, 2022Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy - S01E10
Lost HeartsAugust 5, 2022As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The C - S01E11
Dream of a Thousand Cats/CalliopeAugust 19, 2022In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morp
Season02
- S02E01
Season of MistsJuly 3, 2025When a gathering of the Endless exposes deep-seated grievances, Morpheus embarks on a mission to Hell to free the soul of a condemned mortal - S02E02
The Ruler of HellJuly 3, 2025Bequeathed the key to Hell, Morpheus throws a lavish banquet to determine which god, demon or faerie can be entrusted with its dark power. - S02E03
More Devils Than Vast Hell Can HoldJuly 3, 2025All the world's a stage as Morpheus summons history's greatest dramatist to perform an enchanting play for a supernatural audience. - S02E04
Brief LivesJuly 3, 2025Morpheus grudgingly helps Delirium search for their vanished sibling in the waking world — where a deadly force lurks in the shadows. - S02E05
The Song of OrpheusJuly 3, 2025To honor a promise to one sibling, Morpheus must shatter a vow to another. In ancient Greece, a wedding-night tragedy turns a son against hi - S02E06
Family BloodJuly 3, 2025Morpheus enlists an expert in the occult to smuggle a deeply personal relic out of Paris — and help him and Delirium find the answers they s - S02E07
Time and NightJuly 24, 2025With the future of his realm at stake, Morpheus must appeal for help to an authority even greater than the Endless. - S02E08
Fuel for the FireJuly 24, 2025Morpheus recruits a mortal agent for a dangerous mission in the waking world. A change of heart puts a pair of tricksters on a collision cou - S02E09
Season's bestThe Kindly OnesJuly 24, 2025Confined to his realm, Morpheus conjures up a new nightmare to do his bidding. The God of Deception deals roughly with an intrusive thorn in - S02E10
Long Live the KingJuly 24, 2025Fueled by rage, a grieving mother unleashes her wrath upon the Dreaming, as Morpheus confronts the Kindly Ones at the furthest reaches of hi - S02E11
A Tale of Graceful EndsJuly 24, 2025As deities, dreamers and demons unite to mark a momentous occasion, the Endless assemble for a family reunion unlike any other. - S02E12
A Special Episode - Death: The High Cost of LivingJuly 31, 2025In this standalone episode, a journalist overwhelmed by hopelessness has a life-altering 24 hours after crossing paths with Death on her day
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