Even after the immense success of season 1

Will $15 Million per Episode Get ‘The Sandman’ Canceled? Neil Gaiman Answers the Question of Season 2

After 30 long years of waiting, multiple failed attempts, and an exercise in
patience, The Sandman finally has a live-action adaptation. Based on Neil
Gaiman’s literary masterpiece, a mammoth of a comic book collection, Netflix’s
The Sandman exceeded all expectations. The fantasy series has maintained a
steady position in Netflix’s Top 10 ever since its release and even reigned on
the list for several weeks. So, it’s no surprise that The Sandman season 2 is
all the rage right now.



But, if you think that an almost perfect adaptation with over 250 million hours
of viewing time so far has nothing to worry about, think again. Granted, fans
and critics alike showered the show with immense love and admiration. However,
we all know how fickle a show’s fate can be on Netflix; exhibit A- First
Kill. At the end of the day, it is all about numbers. Even Neil Gaiman’s genius
is not impervious to a Netflix cancellation. 

ALSO READ: This The Sandman And Stranger Things Parallel Will Leave You On Floor
For Its Accuracy
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-the-sandman-and-stranger-things-parallel-will-leave-you-on-floor-for-its-accuracy/]


FANTASY IS AN EXPENSIVE AFFAIR

A show as big as The Sandman unsurprisingly went through an intense bidding war
among the many OTT platforms. Netflix ultimately outbid Hulu and signed a deal
with the creators of the fantasy show for a whopping $15 million per episode.
While this number might seem alarming, a fantastical world, especially such a
popular one, can be extremely challenging; creatively and financially. No wonder
the showrunners are apprehensive about the show’s renewal.

> Because Sandman is a really expensive show. And for Netflix to release the
> money to let us make another season we have to perform incredibly well. So
> yes, we've been the top show in the world for the last two weeks. That still
> may not be enough. https://t.co/m7VusGL2rW [https://t.co/m7VusGL2rW]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 21, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1561206617319809024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Modeling and rendering The Dreaming realm or Lucifer’s Hell to look aesthetic
and authentic means a lot of VFX and CGI, which in turn means a lot of money.
For a show to escape cancellation, it needs to maintain the equilibrium of
viewership and cost-effectiveness. Gaiman himself admits on Twitter that being
“the top show in the world” is great, but it “still may not be enough.
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-sandman-bags-double-the-number-of-watch-hours-than-a-fan-favorite-netflix-teenage-drama-will-it-be-enough-to-get-a-season-2/]”

ALSO READ: Do the Events of ‘The Sandman and ‘Locke & Key’ Take Place in the
Same Universe and Will They Have a Crossover?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-do-the-events-of-the-sandman-and-locke-key-take-place-in-the-same-universe-and-will-they-have-a-crossover/]


WHY IS THE FATE OF THE SANDMAN SEASON 2 STILL UP IN THE AIR?

The Sandman has everything going in its favor ever since its release. However,
the author and executive producer, Neil Gaiman, is still unsure about upcoming
seasons. Funnily enough, the audience cannot think of a single reason for the
show’s cancellations. Several of them have reached out to Gaiman on Twitter
expressing their love for the show. They also often wonder why the creator isn’t
as confident
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-neil-gaiman-denies-season-2-talks-for-the-sandman-no-word-or-decision-from-netflix/]
about the show’s renewal.

[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]

Gaiman, in response, has been urging the viewers to “watch” and “finish watching
Sandman” so that there can be a definite season 2. This probably stems from a
fear of being canceled by the streaming Goliath. Many beloved shows like First
Kill, Daredevil, The Good Cop, and more were canceled way too young
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-11-netflix-shows-including-first-kill-that-were-cancelled-way-too-young/].
The cancelation process is definitely not a simple one. There are many
parameters that come into play, as Netflix makes these big decisions.
[https://netflixjunkie.com/?s=cancel]

> If we get a second season. (Please encourage all your friends to watch
> Sandman. Encourage all your friends who have begun to watch Sandman but got
> distracted by life to finish watching Sandman.) https://t.co/OvoHY00Xtp
> [https://t.co/OvoHY00Xtp]
> 
> — Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) August 21, 2022
> [https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1561179123942293505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



On the one hand, Netflix is on a cost-cutting spree while on the other, the
streamer, infamous for dropping excellent shows before its time, strives to
change that perception. Only time will tell which will overpower the other.
However, canceling a show like The Sandman will definitely unleash an angry army
of devotees resulting in further bad press.

ALSO READ: Is the Trademark “Netflix Look” Hampering the Viewer Experience of
‘The Sandman’?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-the-trademark-netflix-look-hampering-the-viewer-experience-of-the-sandman/]

Will the exorbitant budget of $15 million per episode be the show’s undoing?
Does that mean no season 2 for The Sandman? Let us know your thoughts in the
comments. In the meantime, re-watch [https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81150303]
the fantasy series on Netflix and dream of an official announcement.

 

 

Natasha Vijan

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After 30 long years of waiting, multiple failed attempts, and an exercise in patience, The Sandman finally has a live-action adaptation. Based on Neil Gaiman&#8217;s literary masterpiece, a mammoth of a comic book collection, Netflix&#8217;s The Sandman exceeded all expectations. The fantasy series has maintained a steady position in Netflix&#8217;s Top 10 ever since its release and even reigned on the list for several weeks. So, it&#8217;s no surprise that The Sandman season 2 is all the rage right now.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Sandman | Official Trailer | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/83ClbRPRDXU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
But, if you think that an almost perfect adaptation with over 250 million hours of viewing time so far has nothing to worry about, think again. Granted, fans and critics alike showered the show with immense love and admiration. However, we all know how fickle a show&#8217;s fate can be on Netflix; exhibit A- First Kill. At the end of the day, it is all about numbers. Even Neil Gaiman&#8217;s genius is not impervious to a Netflix cancellation. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-this-the-sandman-and-stranger-things-parallel-will-leave-you-on-floor-for-its-accuracy/">This The Sandman And Stranger Things Parallel Will Leave You On Floor For Its Accuracy</a>
<h2>Fantasy is an expensive affair</h2>
A show as big as The Sandman unsurprisingly went through an intense bidding war among the many OTT platforms. Netflix ultimately outbid Hulu and signed a deal with the creators of the fantasy show for a whopping $15 million per episode. While this number might seem alarming, a fantastical world, especially such a popular one, can be extremely challenging; creatively and financially. No wonder the showrunners are apprehensive about the show&#8217;s renewal.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
Because Sandman is a really expensive show. And for Netflix to release the money to let us make another season we have to perform incredibly well. So yes, we&#39;ve been the top show in the world for the last two weeks. That still may not be enough. <a href="https://t.co/m7VusGL2rW">https://t.co/m7VusGL2rW</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1561206617319809024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Modeling and rendering The Dreaming realm or Lucifer&#8217;s Hell to look aesthetic and authentic means a lot of VFX and CGI, which in turn means a lot of money. For a show to escape cancellation, it needs to maintain the equilibrium of viewership and cost-effectiveness. Gaiman himself admits on Twitter that being &#8220;the top show in the world&#8221; is great, but it &#8220;<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-the-sandman-bags-double-the-number-of-watch-hours-than-a-fan-favorite-netflix-teenage-drama-will-it-be-enough-to-get-a-season-2/">still may not be enough.</a>&#8221;
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-do-the-events-of-the-sandman-and-locke-key-take-place-in-the-same-universe-and-will-they-have-a-crossover/">Do the Events of ‘The Sandman and ‘Locke &amp; Key’ Take Place in the Same Universe and Will They Have a Crossover?</a>
<h2>Why is the fate of The Sandman season 2 still up in the air?</h2>
The Sandman has everything going in its favor ever since its release. However, the author and executive producer, Neil Gaiman, is still unsure about upcoming seasons. Funnily enough, the audience cannot think of a single reason for the show&#8217;s cancellations. Several of them have reached out to Gaiman on Twitter expressing their love for the show. They also often wonder why the <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-neil-gaiman-denies-season-2-talks-for-the-sandman-no-word-or-decision-from-netflix/">creator isn&#8217;t as confident</a> about the show&#8217;s renewal.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-41731 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-dc-comics-netflix-1216365.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-dc-comics-netflix-1216365.jpg 1200w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-dc-comics-netflix-1216365-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-dc-comics-netflix-1216365-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/neil-gaiman-the-sandman-dc-comics-netflix-1216365-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" />
Gaiman, in response, has been urging the viewers to &#8220;watch&#8221; and &#8220;finish watching Sandman&#8221; so that there can be a definite season 2. This probably stems from a fear of being canceled by the streaming Goliath. Many beloved shows like First Kill, Daredevil, The Good Cop, and more were <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-11-netflix-shows-including-first-kill-that-were-cancelled-way-too-young/">canceled way too young</a>. The cancelation process is definitely not a simple one. There are many parameters that come into play, as Netflix <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/?s=cancel">makes these big decisions.</a>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
If we get a second season. (Please encourage all your friends to watch Sandman. Encourage all your friends who have begun to watch Sandman but got distracted by life to finish watching Sandman.) <a href="https://t.co/OvoHY00Xtp">https://t.co/OvoHY00Xtp</a>
&mdash; Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) <a href="https://twitter.com/neilhimself/status/1561179123942293505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 21, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
On the one hand, Netflix is on a cost-cutting spree while on the other, the streamer, infamous for dropping excellent shows before its time, strives to change that perception. Only time will tell which will overpower the other. However, canceling a show like The Sandman will definitely unleash an angry army of devotees resulting in further bad press.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-is-the-trademark-netflix-look-hampering-the-viewer-experience-of-the-sandman/">Is the Trademark “Netflix Look” Hampering the Viewer Experience of ‘The Sandman’?</a>
Will the exorbitant budget of $15 million per episode be the show&#8217;s undoing? Does that mean no season 2 for The Sandman? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. In the meantime, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81150303" target="_blank" rel="noopener">re-watch</a> the fantasy series on Netflix and dream of an official announcement.
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Even after the immense success of season 1, the fate of The Sandman season 2 is uncertain at best. Find out Neil Gaiman's views on the subject.

Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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