Netflix presses on with The Sandman despite Neil Gaiman's controversies
- The final season of The Sandman will be split into two volumes and is set to stream on Netflix in July 2023.
- Neil Gaiman faces sexual misconduct allegations but has denied them, asserting that all encounters were consensual.
- Despite the controversy, Netflix has chosen to continue with The Sandman, aiming to adapt several classic comic stories.
In July 2023, Netflix is set to release the second and final season of The Sandman, which will be divided into two volumes. The studio decided to adapt several classic stories from Neil Gaiman's comic series despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Gaiman, who has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. Gaiman vehemently denied these allegations, asserting that all of his encounters were consensual. The show has received mixed reactions due to Gaiman's situation, but Netflix has expressed its support by continuing with the show, which follows the journey of Dream, a powerful entity navigating between the realms of dreams and reality. The decision to proceed with The Sandman comes amid significant developments in Gaiman's career, leading to a wave of adaptations and adaptations being re-evaluated. Some networks and production companies have distanced themselves from Gaiman in light of the allegations, resulting in increased scrutiny over ongoing projects. Nevertheless, Netflix has chosen to stand by The Sandman, signaling their commitment to completing the adaptation of Gaiman's works. The Sandman's storyline will include themes from Gaiman's comics, and while the creator's recent controversies have raised questions, viewers can expect to see beloved stories like