The Sandman: Season 1

2022 · 11 episodes · ★ 7.2

What Season 1 of The Sandman

After years in prison, Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, sets out on a journey across worlds to recover what was stolen from him and restore his power.

11episodes

Aug 5, 2022premiered

Aug 19, 2022final episode

9.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Sleep of the Just
Aug 5, 2022 · 55 min · ★ 7.7
While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.
Directing: Mike Barker · Writing: David S. Goyer, Neil Gaiman, Allan Heinberg · Starring: Bill Paterson, Laurie Kynaston, Charles Dance, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
1x02 Imperfect Hosts
Aug 5, 2022 · 38 min · ★ 7.3
Morpheus begins his quest to find his tools of power — his sand, ruby and helm — by paying a visit to a pair of notoriously dysfunctional brothers.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writing: Allan Heinberg · Starring: Jenna Coleman, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Ansu Kabia, Graham Bohea
1x03 Dream a Little Dream of Me
Aug 5, 2022 · 46 min · ★ 7.0
Morpheus tracks down the last-known person in possession of his sand — and receives an unexpected lesson on humanity. Ethel pays a visit to her son.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writing: Jim Campolongo · Starring: Jenna Coleman, Meera Syal, Clare Higgins, Eleanor Fanyinka
1x04 A Hope in Hell
Aug 5, 2022 · 46 min · ★ 7.3
A lead on the whereabouts of his helm compels Morpheus to seek an audience with Lucifer. A confused John receives a helping hand from a good Samaritan.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writer: Austin Guzman · Starring: Gwendoline Christie, Sarah Niles, Martyn Ford, Munya Chawawa
1x05 24/7
Aug 5, 2022 · 55 min · ★ 7.0
With Morpheus caught off guard, John settles in at a diner to watch the people around him — and put his theory about truth and lies to a terrifying test.
Directing: Jamie Childs · Writer: Ameni Rozsa · Starring: Mason Alexander Park, Niamh Walsh, Joely Richardson, Emma Duncan
1x06 The Sound of Her Wings
Aug 5, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 7.8
Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.
Directing: Mairzee Almas · Writing: Lauren Bello · Starring: Mason Alexander Park, Ferdinand Kingsley, Samuel Blenkin, Ian McNeice
1x07 The Doll's House
Aug 5, 2022 · 49 min · ★ 6.8
Lucienne comes to Morpheus with disturbing news. Rose Walker goes in search of family. Admirers of the Corinthian's work scheme to get his attention.
Directing: Andrés Baiz · Writer: Heather Bellson · Starring: Mason Alexander Park, Asim Chaudhry, Donna Preston, Nina Wadia
1x08 Playing House
Aug 5, 2022 · 51 min · ★ 6.9
As Morpheus closes in on one of his missing creations, Rose ramps up efforts to locate her brother — and unwittingly makes a friend's dream come true.
Directing: Andrés Baiz · Writer: Alexander Newman-Wise · Starring: Andi Osho, Sam Hazeldine, Lisa O'Hare, Sacharissa Claxton
1x09 Collectors
Aug 5, 2022 · 49 min · ★ 7.0
Odd disturbances shake up The Dreaming, Rose sets out on a road trip with a new friend, and The Corinthian arrives with a guest at a creepy convention.
Directing: Coralie Fargeat · Writing: Vanessa James Benton · Starring: Lloyd Everitt, Lewis Reeves, Danny Kirrane, Mark Hamill
1x10 Lost Hearts
Aug 5, 2022 · 47 min · ★ 7.1
As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.
Directing: Louise Hooper · Writing: Jay Franklin · Starring: Gwendoline Christie, Mason Alexander Park, John Cameron Mitchell, Lenny Henry
1x11 Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope Season Finale
Aug 19, 2022 · 65 min · ★ 7.0
In this two-part story collection, a Siamese cat dreaming of a new world and a writer in desperate need of inspiration cross paths with Morpheus.
Directing: Louise Hooper, Hisko Hulsing · Writer: Catherine Smyth-McMullen · Starring: Nina Wadia, Souad Faress, Dinita Gohil, Rosie Day