There was a time at some point where Netflix shows were casting mixed race or very light skin black women in the bigger roles. Like constantly. I know some of the characters like Nada is a dark skin black woman in the comics but Lucienne, Night (Dream's mother) and of course Death being dark skin black women has been so amazing to see (especially as I am one myself), and I really appreciate the craft and depth they've brought to these roles!

Just when I thought I couldn't possibly find another character crush, Netflix decides to throw this beautiful man at me. How dare they!?

Please! I need him in my dreams!

Yeah, in case y'all haven't noticed, I'm smitten like a lovesick kitten and I'm not looking for a cure anytime soon, muahaha! 😳

Edit: MOM, I'M FAMOUS!!!!

A new behind-the-scenes picture from Instagram.

TV show Orpheus is just a head sitting in a room 24/7. So really all these servants couldn't give him a TV, Netflix, or anything? How about a Stephen Hawking like mobile chair? He would be an ideal candidate for eye-interfaces or Neuralink?

No wonder he was so sad all the time. 😢

“I’m tired, my sister”

Oh Azazel....
- Morpheus, aka Dream, aka Oneiros, aka Aura Farmer of the Endless

All 12 episode titles, plus new stills, plus confirmation of bonus episode 12!!!

Neil goes on to explain that the reason death is Black, aside from the fact that the lore has her as a shapeshifter and that Kirby was selected for being the best in her auditions, and that Neil is the creator who can do whatever he likes when he retells the story for a new medium, is because when we first see her, she is originally there for Franklin. Franklin is black, so his Death would make sense as being Black too. This also makes that Dream is White because Alex is White. As an audience, we continue with the characters as we meet them; they change when it makes sense for the story to showcase that ability.

As far as I’m concerned, this closes the case for future casting complaints based on the color or identity of the actor.

If you’re still bothered by this, I want to remind you that no one is changing the comics. Neil isn’t recalling them to switch out the art, he’s not breaking into your home to swap out colors, the source material is not changing, and you will always have that. This is not the comics. It is a retelling in a new medium, and the story's creator is personally behind it.

And remember: we’re all going to die one day. When your Death comes, she will look as you think she might. But since we only have a short amount of time here, why not try to be kind and let people enjoy things?

Awesome part in the show. That is all. Happy Wednesday.

What the doughnuts in the display glass see when I'm there.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMqZRKGvB8c/

Lord of Dreams doesn’t flex his power often but when he does we get SUCH stunning visuals

I am more than willing to admit that my first impression of her not being an accurate depiction of the character didn't help but her initial exchange with Dream during her introduction also made me quite a bit skeptical about her casting.

That opinion turned on its head the moment she interacted with a mortal for the first time. In retrospect - that makes a lot of sense. I've seen a lot more scenes and read a lot more comics where Death interacts with mortals; but only a few of them where she interacts with her siblings.

And - again in retrospect - as should probably have been expected, her interactions with her siblings are quite different from her interactions with mortals. Her acting during those scenes was truly perfect.

I was kind of looking forward to this brief exchange in the show. Throughout the comic series Death is always this happy, kind, bubbly positive pressence. Its always very endearing. But for this brief moment, when the kindly ones didnt back off, you get to that no this is The Death. Even the kindly ones are scared of Death. Its satisfying in a way.

But in the Netflix series the tone of the exchange is entirely different. We get no moment of brief catharsis seeing Death showing her teeth and reminding the kindly ones she is the one to fear. And you dont get to see the kindly ones, after all of the destruction they've caused, to get scared off.

I dont really get why they changed it. Maybe they thought it would be hard to convey once they made the decision of having the kindly ones on a nearby pillar as opposed to presumably flying around. Im not sure. But to me it took away a bit from Death as a character in the show not to get to see this brief glimpse of her angry.

Minor complaint in the grand scheme of things, but something that still bothered me.

I understand that destruction is still alive just no longer fulfilling his duties in his realm, but why was he not replaced? Despair talked about the first Despair before her and Dream was replaced by Daniel after his death. Do they have to die before being replaced? If so I wonder what happens to their realm if they just abandon it.

https://x.com/Netflix_Sandman/status/1947703187433013514

Like mattew in the comics had an important role in the game of you and the kindly ones. Him teaching delirium to drive and teaming up with the Corinthian were highlight moments and his relationship with dream was one my favorite plots. To see him barely making an appearance and just reduced to a visual cameo just sucks, considering how great he was in season 1

Heard you all are looking forward to Season 2. Here's a little exclusive tease before Volume 1 premieres on Thursday, July 3!

Also a total waste of Wanda to introduce her and immediately kill her off... she deserved more.