The first six episodes are already available, but fans do not agree on the direction of the series
The wait is over, and with it the journey of dreams could also be The sandman He gave us on the small screen. Netflix published the first lot of episodes of his second season, And while the most faithful followers immerse themselves again in the universe of Morfeo, the criticism has aroused the most disparate opinions.
The first reviews were not longAnd what started with a 100% apotheus in Marci tomatoes quickly dropped to 75% after the top 16 criticisms. Although it is not a disaster, it is clear that something has changed in the first season. Will it be the lack of novelty, a more introspective rhythm or creative decisions that have not convinced?
Sweet and sour criticism for The sandman Season 2
Neil Gaiman and his dream world return visual forceBut it seems that this time the emotional impact has not been so deep. Some media, such as Thewrap y Focus on the movie onlinePraise the style, the poetry of the script and the narrative ambition. “It is still one of the most daring series aesthetically in streaming,” he says Romey Norton.
On the contrary, other items such as Indiewire y The other worlds of TV They were less benevolent. They accuse the season of “pretentious”, “boring” and “more worried about showing off than to excite”. This division of opinions can have its root in Original comic loyaltyA point that several critics use as a measurement measure and which inevitably influences the perception of history.
And the topic? The official synopsis promises impossible decisions, redemption, monsters, gods and all types of challenges for Morfeo (Tom Sturridge), which this time must face the consequences of their past. The series advances towards an end that aims to close the entire arc of the protagonist, although some fans fear that the frame has cut too much loose ends.
The cast remains one of the strengthsWith the return of the faces known as Gwendoline Christie, Jenna Coleman, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Mason Alexander Park and new additions such as Jack Gleeson or Steve Coogan. However, not even the recitative talent seems to have been sufficient to save this second episode of the critical uniform proof.
Two external factors also conditioned general perception. On the one hand, recent Accusations against Neil GaimanAlthough if they have not directly influenced the production, they added controversy to the premiere. On the other, confirms (second Variety) that this season was already conceived as the last one even before rolling. This has damaged many followers, who expected a more complete adaptation of the rich mythology of comics.
The original DC series, published under the Vertigo label and considered a masterpiece of the ninth art, has always been difficult to adapt. Its fragmented structure, its dream arches and its philosophical tone are a challenge for television language. And although the first season managed to combine visual beauty with narrative emotion, this second seems to lose part of that magic along the way.
A last dream for Morpheus
The decision not to continue with more seasons has left many fans in a state of mourningIn particular, knowing that there are still powerful stories in the comics that will not see the light on the screen. Arches like The kind ones or Leaves They deserved their space and now seem destined to remain out or be compressed quickly.
Some compare this early ending with what happened in other ambitious adaptations such as Carnivà or Of the Americans (Also based on a work of Gaiman), which ended brusciously and left a sense of lost opportunity.
However, others appreciate the series opted for a planned and artificially lengthened closureAs in the case of so many other productions that deflate over time. If the next episodes manage to conclude Morfeo’s journey with dignity, perhaps the final balance is not negative as some initial criticisms suggest.
Have you already seen this second season? Do you think you have done justice to the original material or to have seemed more a nightmare than a dream? We read you in the comments. Because if something has The sandmanit is also when it fails, Never leaves you indifferent.
