This article discusses alleged sexual assault.
Netflix’sThe Sandmanis a huge hit on the global streaming charts, despite the huge controversy surrounding the show’s original author and executive producer, Neil Gaiman.The Sandmanis based on a DC comic series of the same name which was written by Neil Gaiman. He worked as an executive producer for the series untilGaiman was accused of sexual assaultby multiple women in 2024.
In spite of that controversy,Netflixrevealed thatThe Sandmanseason 2, volume 1 is its second most-watched English-language show worldwide from June 30 to July 6.The Sandmanseason 2was beaten only byThe Waterfront, which has dominated the streamer’s global charts for weeks. In total,The Sandmanseason 2 garnered 5.3 million views in its debut week.
The Sandmanseason 2, volume 1 was also only released on July 3, meaning it had just a matter of days to make the list. Interestingly,The Sandmanseason 1 is also one of Netflix’s top-performing shows worldwide, and currently sits at number 9 on the same list. Evidently, Gaiman’s allegations and the question of if art can be separated from the artists has not impactedThe Sandman’s popularity.
What The Sandman Season 2’s Popularity Means For The Show & Netflix
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The global success ofThe Sandmanis great news forThe Sandmanseason 2, volume 2. As is common with Netflix shows,The Sandmanseason 2 was split into two parts, with the second volume set to be released on July 24. Volume 1’s viewership, however, proves thatThe Sandmanhasn’t lost much steam in the wake of Gaiman’s controversies, and volume 2 should continue that trend.
WhileThe Sandman’s popularity is a good sign for season 2, volume 2, there’s unfortunately not much it can do for the rest of the show.The Sandmanis ending with its second season, though not because of Neil Gaiman.The show was originally intended to only follow Dream (Tom Sturridge), and season 2 was the intended ending of the series before Gaiman’s allegations were made public.
Our Take On The Sandman Season 2’s Viewership Numbers
The Allegations Against Gaiman Have Left The Sandman In A Precarious Place, But I Understand Its Popularity
Neil Gaiman has leftThe Sandmanin a truly precarious place. So much of Dream’s story deals with violence against women, which is just too eerily similar to the allegations leveled against Gaiman.Netflix’sThe Sandmanwas stuck between a rock and a hard place due to these allegations, but it seems to have found success despite them.
That being said,I understand whyThe Sandmanis so popular and why so many people have decided to watch it despite Neil Gaiman’s controversy.The Sandmanis based on one of the greatest graphic novels of all time. I can’t tell you how to feel aboutThe Sandman, but it’s clear that Gaiman’s work is going to remain beloved even as he deals with a serious controversy.
