Sandman

Posting about “Sandman” in light of the allegations against Neil Gaiman is tricky. On balance, it’s probably right that this marks the end of “Sandman” (and that “Good Omens” has a much-truncated third ‘season’), though for the others involved it’s deeply unfortunate – the quality of the show doesn’t warrant cancellation.

“Sandman” is a bit of a weird thing. It was an iconic graphic novel series back in the day, but very much a product, not of its time, but of the age of its readers – what works when you’re at university isn’t quite the same as when you’re nearing fifty. But as a throwback, it’s certainly interesting. (I do wonder what people who are now at university would make of it – does it work the same as it once would have for me, or is it impossibly dated?)

Other than that, I’m not sure what more to say: there’s a great cast, it’s extremely well made, and it does capture both the mood and the style of the graphic novels, despite the massive changes to society and technology in the interim.

But… if you haven’t already started, I’m inclined to recommend skipping it. (And, likewise, with “Good Omens” I’d recommend the first season, the one based on the book, only.) Not because of the show, but the other stuff. As I said, a real shame, but…