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Though The Sandman has found success of Netflix, season 2 is far from guaranteed, and Neil Gaiman has now confirmed that he has the option to bring the show to other platforms should the need arise.

The first season of Netflix's Sandman may not be the game-changing masterpiece that the original comics were, but it's still pretty damn good.

A rundown of the top 10 most streamed TV and movies for the week of August 5, from Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more.

The Sandman topped Netflix's viewership charts two weeks in a row, but the latest data reveals that the Neil Gaiman adaptation is now the most-watched streaming show in the planet.

Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's legendary comic book The Sandman is one of the most inclusive shows of 2022. 

The Sandman’s Netflix release brought with it a plethora of opinions. Many fans of the original comics by Neil Gaiman were miffed by the mellowing of the comics’ gruesome tone. However, it would be a misjudgement to think that the series lacks dark themes. The horror might be less raw, but not less ruthless.

Though the streamer quickly released its mistake, footage from what's being referred to as "bonus episodes" of The Sandman was shared online by Netflix. Check out some screenshots...

The 10-episode series, based on the comic books by Neil Gaiman, is led by Tom Sturridge.

The fifth episode of The Sandman offered a more nuanced take on the original comic issue it adapts, which was part of the 1980s horror wave.

The Sandman Episode 4 "A Hope in Hell" remains faithful to the heart of the original comic while making changes that improve it in many ways.