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Hola amigos, buenas vibras para todos.
**Hello friends, good vibes to all.
There are series that were meant to be spectacular, the new faces of franchises, in this case Netflix, but things don't always go as expected and at the end of the day, things can go wrong along the way. This is more or less what happened to The Sandman, one of the company with the big red N's biggest bets; it fell into disgrace, and not exactly because of its quality or story per se. It turns out that Neil Gaiman, this British writer of fantasy novels and comics—who is actually quite good—began to face accusations of sexual abuse from several women, which forced the cancellation of all his projects, including this series. Netflix may not have had much intention of continuing the series either, but these events undoubtedly accelerated the executives' decision.
In this second season, we continue with Morpheus, or Dream, and his constant search to remedy his past actions. One of the things that characterizes this season is that, for me, behind everything we see—the conflicts, the different scenarios, etc.—it's very clear to me that we're witnessing a love story. Morpheus is driven by the guilt of not having reciprocated the love of the woman he loved, and that's why she ends up in hell. Hence, almost ten thousand years later, he wants to seek redemption. The question is, will this woman forgive him? But beyond the unrequited love, I feel this is a more human season, and we'll see familial love, between brothers, father and son, husband and wife. It's six very well-crafted chapters on a journey full of many surprises.
This series has many attractions, and one of them is the visual appeal. This feels like a $200 million movie. The things we see, the subtlety of the sets, the costumes, the CGI, the exteriors, what we used to call special effects—everything comes together to create an incredible experience. Honestly, it's been a long time since I've seen a series with this visual quality. It's very compelling to watch, the photography, the lighting. You can clearly see the effort they put into making it a great project and dazzling the viewer. At least it did for me; I really enjoyed watching it during its two seasons.
And the other relevant aspect worth mentioning is the journey we take with each chapter. The plot with Morpheus and his redemption, which I mentioned, takes him and other characters through various stages and places in history itself. In addition to seeking forgiveness from his former love, Dream, as he is also known, decides to help his sister (Delirium) find another of his lost brothers (Destruction), leading him at the same time to reconcile with his son (Orpheus). All these unresolved issues will take us through places such as: the underworld of Hades, the Kingdom of the Fairies, ancient Greece, the French Revolution, and Elizabethan England. Believe me, it's all super interesting; the nods to comics are very well done.
And the third aspect is the cast. Absolutely insane. Tom Sturridge as Morpheus is top-notch, his performance impressive, somber, quiet, and expressionless. Esme Creed-Miles is Delirium, his younger sister, and the chemistry is really good; as her name suggests, she rambles a lot in her interactions, and it's a lot of fun watching her act. The character of Desire, another of the siblings, also deserves a mention, played by Mason Alexander Park, a complete revelation. There we see historical figures like Thor, Loki, Johanna Constantine, Lucifer, Hades; it's a series that has it all.
The Sandman had everything it needed to succeed, or at least close on a high note, but they didn't even give any publicity to the premiere of this final season, which is a shame because I personally really liked it. In any case, it's something I'm going to recommend; it's very well made, you can tell there was a budget, and the cast is wonderful. I give this season a well-deserved 8/10. This final season has six episodes of approximately one hour each. I've left the trailer below.
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Bueno mi gente por hoy es todo, espero que les haya gustado. ¡Un abrazo a todos, nos vemos en la próxima!
***Well, that's all for today, everyone. I hope you enjoyed it. ¡Hugs to everyone, see you next time!