Neil Gaiman fans really are living the “Dream” these days. Not only will Amazon’s Good Omens return in 2023, but we also received an official announcement for Netflix’s The Sandman Season 2. This is obviously a peachy-keen development on any level but even moreso due to Gaiman’s frank admissions that Netflix was cautiously considering algorithm-related matters before green lighting the return of a very expensive series despite it being “the top show in the world” for weeks.
Fortunately, the much-wanted goodness did arrive, and that means that we’ll see more of Dream/Morpheus, Desire, Death (with a slightly tweaked and breathtaking take on the character from Kirby Howell-Baptiste), and the rest of The Endless (also with Delirium!). This is a gift and even more so than the hot-dropped bonus episode that features one of my favorite The Sandman stories, “Calliope.”
No firm release date (or even month) or episode detailing exists as of yet, but let’s just say that Neil Gaiman must be thrilled to see the demise of woke-fail predictions from trolls. Fans of the DC/Vertigo comic responded in kind with memes and excitement.
Neil Gaiman right now pic.twitter.com/Qg6mCKg3Yj
— Bert Gadling⏳🏳️🌈THE Ferdie stan (@Frrozu) November 2, 2022
Nov. 3 2021 gave me the first sneak peak for Good Omens. Nov. 3, 2022 gave me the Sandman renewal. What a great time to be a Neil Gaiman enjoyer I love it here. pic.twitter.com/ZcGZPwtHAu
— Yan⁷ | Apostle of Judas🔮 (@MJJoyceCrowley) November 2, 2022
neil gaiman and sandman's fandom todaypic.twitter.com/WsxMDvNYOo
— ًsoph (@intotstars) November 3, 2022
THE SANDMAN RENEWED?? THE GAYS WIN ONCE AGAIN pic.twitter.com/dNzFU1whUq
— mason | miso soup h8r! ༄ؘ ˑ (@kalluzeblover) November 2, 2022
We did it, y'all. #sandmanrenewed pic.twitter.com/RJLDJST6D1
— Jessi (@adventurequalms) November 3, 2022
today is the day #renewsandman finally becomes #SANDMANRENEWED. pic.twitter.com/4GMqJK2Cer
— Em (@dresdendoll) November 2, 2022
IT'S HAPPENING WE'RE GONNA SEE KIRBY IN THIS AND THE FAMILY DINNER#TheSandman #SANDMANRENEWED https://t.co/4dkDsu5xnI
— mimi (@roguedreams_) November 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/GayVigilantee/status/1588024766169985024
GOOD OMENS AND SANDMAN SEASON 2 AAAAAAAHHH
I BELIEVE IN NEIL GAIMAN SUPREMACY #GoodOmens #TheSandman pic.twitter.com/Fmovq1fdaq
— Carmen 🦇 (@lucidparade) November 3, 2022
And this one isn’t a timely reaction, but I still like it.
Just found this neil gaiman clip and I can't stop thinking about it pic.twitter.com/RFzOTxGEKE
— fallen! dan♡ of the endless ☥ (@isolatedbug) October 27, 2022
As well, the third installment of The Sandman on Audible is available for the taking. The twin productions have been a long time (i.e. decades) coming for fans, but sometimes, the old adage rings true: good things, those who wait, and so on.
The Sandman‘s full first season (with bonus episode) is currently streaming on Netflix.