The Sandman Finale Sets Stage for a New Dream and Possible Return
So, if you’ve been following The Sandman on Netflix, you’ll know that things wrapped up in Part 2 of Season 2 with a bang — and a major passing of the torch. But the real story goes way beyond just the final moments. It’s not just about Dream’s end — it’s about what it means for the universe going forward.
We saw Morpheus, a.k.a. Dream (played by Tom Sturridge), confronting the consequences of some brutal choices — particularly the heartbreaking decision to end his son Orpheus’ life. That act didn’t just stir emotional turmoil; it unleashed the Furies, mythical goddesses bent on vengeance. And despite all his power, Dream knew he couldn’t outrun the inevitable.
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Knowing what was coming, Dream did what felt like a quiet farewell tour: he said goodbye to his immortal friend Hob, made peace with his very detached parents, Time and Night, and left the future of the Dreaming in the hands of a child — Daniel, who we saw in season one as a baby. When Daniel is kidnapped, his mother Lyta, manipulated by the Furies, wrongly blames Dream and sets his fate in motion. In the end, Dream accepts his punishment. He doesn’t fight it, and he doesn't run. Instead, he gives in, consumed by grief and guilt, believing he can no longer be the Dream the world needs.
His death makes way for Daniel’s transformation into the new Dream — now an adult, played by Jacob Anderson in a surprise casting. The final scenes are filled with a bittersweet energy: old characters return for Morpheus’ funeral, and Daniel steps into his new role, unsure but willing. It’s a hopeful close that hints at a fresh beginning.
Behind the scenes, showrunner Allan Heinberg clarified that the decision to end Dream’s arc had been made long before the serious allegations against Neil Gaiman, the original creator, surfaced. Gaiman, who had limited involvement in the second season, has denied the claims. Still, Heinberg hopes viewers can separate the art from the controversy, and appreciate the emotional weight and care put into the series’ final chapters.
Heinberg admits there are no current plans for more Sandman , but leaves the door open — especially if fan demand grows. And with Daniel’s story just beginning, it’s clear the world of the Endless still has many dreams left to tell.
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