# The Sandman (2022–2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-sandman/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 81% |
| Metascore | 75/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 79% |
| Creator | Allan Heinberg & David S. Goyer & Neil Gaiman |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Seasons | 2 (23 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

The Sandman (2022–2025) is a Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure series created by Allan Heinberg & David S. Goyer & Neil Gaiman, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (82%), audience ratings (81%), Metascore (75/100), IMDb (7.9/10), and fan ratings (79%) across 2 seasons.

## Critics consensus

Neil Gaiman’s Dream comes to Netflix with gothic ambition — lore-heavy fantasy that finally gave Sandman a faithful live-action home.

## Synopsis

After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

## Cast

Tom Sturridge, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is The Sandman worth watching?**
Yes — The Sandman earns a 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 82%, audience 81%, Metascore 75/100, IMDb 7.9/10, and fan 79%. Neil Gaiman’s Dream comes to Netflix with gothic ambition — lore-heavy fantasy that finally gave Sandman a faithful live-action home.

**Is The Sandman on Prime Video?**
No — The Sandman is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Sandman come out?**
The Sandman first aired in 2022 and ran through 2025 (2022–2025). Created by Allan Heinberg & David S. Goyer & Neil Gaiman; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is The Sandman on Netflix?**
Yes — The Sandman is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of The Sandman are there?**
The Sandman has 2 seasons across 23 episodes (2022–2025). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch The Sandman?**
The Sandman streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Sandman?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Sandman’s 23 episodes take roughly 17 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Sandman?**
The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt. Created by Allan Heinberg & David S. Goyer & Neil Gaiman.

**How many episodes are in The Sandman?**
The Sandman has 23 episodes across 2 seasons (2022–2025).

**What is The Sandman about?**
After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

**Who created The Sandman?**
The Sandman was created by Allan Heinberg & David S. Goyer & Neil Gaiman. It is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, action & adventure series from United States, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after The Sandman?**
Browse more sci-fi & fantasy series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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