It’s been officially confirmed that yet another Netflix series has been canceled by the streaming platform, this time ahead of the show’s second season being released this year. Sadly, it looks like there won’t be a third season for fans of this particular beloved Netflix series to enjoy.
The series, which premiered in 2022, received widespread critical acclaim and strong audience reception, leading to the announcement of a renewal for a second season just a few months after its debut in August of that year. The show was praised for its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and high production standards – quickly establishing itself as a standout in its genre.
Now, several years later, it has been revealed that this second season was apparently always intended to be the end – even though many fans would have happily welcomed a third season.
Here’s what Variety shared on the matter:
“Netflix’s adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman‘ will end with its upcoming second season.”
The outlet added that “the second season was intended to be the last prior to filming,” and showrunner Allan Heinberg confirmed this with the following statement:
“‘The Sandman’ series has always been focused exclusively on Dream’s story, and back in 2022, when we looked at the remaining Dream material from the comics, we knew we only had enough story for one more season,” Heinberg began. “We are extremely grateful to Netflix for bringing the team all back together and giving us the time and resources to make a faithful adaptation in a way that we hope will surprise and delight the comics’ loyal readers as well as fans of our show.”
It’s worth noting that Neil Gaiman, who created The Sandman comic books and developed the TV series, has been at the center of several sexual misconduct accusations. It’s unknown if that had any impact on the future of The Sandman, though if it was always intended to end with a second season, then it seems like everything is moving as planned. The next season will be available to stream in 2025.
Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates regarding the latest Netflix shows as we have them. As for now, the first season of the beloved series The Sandman is currently available to stream on Netflix while the second season is set to make its premiere later this year.