Netflix dropped The Sandman Seaason 2, Volume 1 on July 3, 2025, it is the first part of the final instalment and Volume 2 will be released later this month. Early reviews painted a mixed picture. Critics argued that the show feels weighed down by heavy exposition and a grim, pretentious tone while some appreciated the strong character dynamics and emotional stakes. The TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s comic book series of the same name debuted on Netflix in 2022 and was renewed for a second season the same year. However, in January 2025, Netflix announced the show would conclude with a 10-episode second season. This left many fans shocked, and speculations rose questioning Netflix for such an abrupt ending. Was it the behind-the-scenes scandal, low reception, or something else? Here’s the real reason for the show ending so soon.
Why is The Sandman ending?
Netflix‘s decision to end a series out of nowhere isn’t new. The platform is infamous for ending and, at times, dropping shows regardless of a good fan following. However, in the case of The Sandman, the reason was different. Showrunner, Allan Heinberg explained that the show focused solely on ‘Dream’s’ journey and did not cover all the aspects from the comic. Once they mapped ‘Dream’-centric content from Gaiman’s comics in 2022, the content was simply enough for two seasons and no more. He told Variety: