Neil Gaiman has left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

‘The Sandman’ Season 2, Volume 1: Problematic but still very queer - Philadelphia Gay News

Netflix has dropped Season 2, Volume 1 of “The Sandman,” the fantasy series based on graphic novels written by Neil Gaiman. Season 1 was very successful and beloved both by fans of fantasy and of the source material. However, the path for Season 2 has proven difficult, and some behind-the-scenes context is necessary before we delve into a discussion of the show. The original plan by Gaiman and his creative team was to adapt the bulk of the graph…

Neil Gaiman has left Netflix’s The Sandman in an ethical minefield

The fantasy drama returns months after the author – on whose books ‘The Sandman’ is based – was accused of sexual assault. Micha Frazer-Carroll looks at the difficult quandary now facing viewers – and the thorny issue of separating art from artist

“Less of a need to run everything by him…”: Truth About Neil Gaiman’s Involvement in The Sandman Season 2 Still Can’t Save the Show

Netflix’s The Sandman season 2 is here, and this time, it’s not just Dream that’s vanishing. With its second season also confirmed as its last, we’re totally torn between excitement and disappointment. Of course, critics are calling the first half moody, ambitious, and gorgeously weird, yet there’s an undeniable cloud hanging over the show’s swan song. The mastermind behind the original comics and an executive producer, Neil Gaiman, is still par…