The Sandman season 2 will mark the end of the TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman's graphic novels. Netflix had already announced earlier this year that the show would end after the second season. This comes despite show creator and showrunner Allan Heinberg previously saying that he wrote the season 2 finale with room for continuation, per TV Insider, and despite Gaiman continuing to write the novels.The show's cancellation follows allegations of s*xual misconduct against Gaiman. Heinberg addressed questions about launching The Sandman season 2 amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Gaiman. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published on July 24, 2025, he said:"Any impediment to it getting a wider viewership, or having the experience of watching it be skewed by allegations that are merely allegations—that is sad and unfortunate, but also beyond my control."For the unversed, BBC reported in January 2025 that eight women, including four who had previously come forward, accused the British author of s*xual misconduct. While he has since denied any wrongdoing, the controversy hovered like a dark cloud over the show's second season.The Sandman season 2 is now streaming on Netflix, with a bonus episode coming at the end of the month View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe Sandman season 2 premiered on Netflix on July 3, 2025, nearly three years after the first season ended. The season dropped in two parts, with the first six episodes, aka Vol. 1, and the five episodes of Vol. 2 now available for streaming. All that remains is the release of a bonus episode, scheduled to drop on Thursday, July 31, 2025.Tom Sturridge returns as Morpheus, aka Dream, in the season that picks up weeks after the events of The Sandman season 1. Dream is reuniting with his family and trying to restore his kingdom. However, to do that, there are some reunions happening, and they will be filled with twists, turns, and an impossible decision as he tries to save and restore himself, his kingdom, and more.As teased by Netflix Tudum, here's what fans can expect from The Sandman season 2:"To make amends, Dream must confront longtime friends and foes, god, monsters, and mortals. But the path to forgiveness is full of unexpected twists and turns, and true absolution may cost Dream everything." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDream reunites with his Endless family in The Sandman season 2, which is a mix of returning and new cast members. The list includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death, Adrian Lester as Destiny, Barry Sloane as Destruction, Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Donna Preston as Despair, and Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium. Other cast members are Patton Oswalt, Gwendoline Christie, and Mark Hamill.So far, The Sandman season 2 is making headlines for its strong ratings. At the time of writing, it holds the third spot on Netflix's Top 10 shows, with 3.3 million views over the past three weeks. Untamed and Amy Bradley Is Missing currently hold the No. 1 and the No. 2 spots, respectively.The second season of The Sandman is also certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 72% score from 32 critic reviews. It has also received a 76% rating from the general audience after 500 reviews.The Sandman seasons 1 and 2 are now streaming on Netflix.