The Sandman is a supernatural drama television series based on Neil Gaiman's comic book series of the same name. The show follows the story of Dream, one of the seven Endless, who is imprisoned for 70 years and seeks to regain his power and rebuild his kingdom. Along the way, he encounters various characters from mythology and history, including Lucifer, Cain and Abel, and William Shakespeare. The first season of The Sandman premiered on Netflix on November 3, 2021, and consists of eleven episodes. Season 1 ended on August 19, 2022, and fans can sign up for a reminder for the release of season 2.