Why Netflix’s Sandman Adaptation Cut a Major Plot Arc From the Comics

Why Netflix’s Sandman adaptation cut a major plot arc from the comics

Neil Gaiman’s comic book series The Sandman alternates between focusing on Morpheus, the immortal Lord of Dreams, and on humans who encounter him or his immortal siblings. The first season of Netflix’s highly faithful adaptation kept that format — but The Sandman showrunner Allan Heinberg found the structure didn’t resonate with TV viewers the way it did with comics readers. “The audience wants a main character to invest in and root for and foll…

The Sandman showrunner cut a major plot arc from the Neil Gaiman comics

Neil Gaiman’s comic book series The Sandman alternates between focusing on Morpheus, the immortal Lord of Dreams, and on humans who encounter him or his immortal siblings. The first season of Netflix’s highly faithful adaptation kept that format — but The Sandman showrunner Allan Heinberg found the structure didn’t resonate with TV viewers the way it did with comics readers. “The audience wants a main character to invest in and root for and fol…