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After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.

2 Seasons
11 Episodes
Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure
Cast & Characters
episode image The Sound of Her Wings
9.2/10 (12422 votes)

#1 The Sound of Her Wings

S1:E6

Feeling a bit rudderless, Morpheus shadows his hard-working big sister, who offers him advice and encourages him to reconnect with an old acquaintance.

episode image A Hope in Hell
8.5/10 (8917 votes)

#2 A Hope in Hell

S1:E4

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.

episode image 24/7
8.4/10 (10376 votes)

#3 24/7

S1:E5

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.

episode image Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope
8.3/10 (6083 votes)

#4 Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope

S1:E11

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.

episode image Sleep of the Just
8.0/10 (9709 votes)

#5 Sleep of the Just

S1:E1

While searching for an escaped nightmare in the waking world, Morpheus falls prey to Roderick Burgess, an occultist looking to summon and imprison Death.

episode image Dream a Little Dream of Me
7.9/10 (8097 votes)

#6 Dream a Little Dream of Me

S1:E3

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.

episode image Imperfect Hosts
7.7/10 (8330 votes)

#7 Imperfect Hosts

S1:E2

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.

episode image Lost Hearts
7.7/10 (6745 votes)

#8 Lost Hearts

S1:E10

As the Dream vortex grows more powerful and the walls between the realms weaken, Rose must make a difficult choice. Morpheus confronts The Corinthian.

episode image Collectors
7.6/10 (6366 votes)

#9 Collectors

S1:E9

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.

episode image Playing House
7.2/10 (6509 votes)

#10 Playing House

S1:E8

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.

episode image The Doll's House
6.9/10 (7183 votes)

#11 The Doll's House

S1:E7

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Morpheus / Dream

Morpheus / Dream

Actor: Tom Sturridge
character image The Corinthian

The Corinthian

Actor: Boyd Holbrook
character image Lucienne

Lucienne

Actor: Vivienne Acheampong
character image Matthew the Raven (voice)

Matthew the Raven (voice)

Actor: Patton Oswalt

The highest rated episode of The Sandman is "The Sound of Her Wings" (S1E6) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 12,422 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Doll's House" (S1E7) with a rating of 6.90.

This episode received 7,183 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Sound of Her Wings" (S1E6) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 12,422 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Doll's House" (S1E7) with a rating of 6.90.

This episode received 7,183 votes.

Name Department Job
Kevin Timon Hill Art Art Direction
Kimberley Bright Art Graphic Designer
Oona Brown Art Graphic Designer
Robert Orr Art Assistant Property Master
Stuart Watson Art Construction Manager
Andy Woodcock Camera Key Grip
Tom Gough Camera Digital Imaging Technician
Ann Fenton Costume & Make-Up Hair Supervisor
Ceri Walford Costume & Make-Up Costume Supervisor
Graham Johnston Costume & Make-Up Hair Designer
Kristyan Mallett Costume & Make-Up Prosthetic Designer
Sarah Arthur Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
John John Harris Lighting Rigging Gaffer
Wayne King Lighting Gaffer
Allan Heinberg Production Executive Producer
David S. Goyer Production Executive Producer
Neil Gaiman Production Executive Producer
Adam Coglan Visual Effects Pre-Visualization Supervisor
Alex Reinach Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer
Carson Kirkpatrick Visual Effects Visual Effects Production Assistant
Dave McKean Visual Effects Opening/Ending Animation
David White Visual Effects Visual Effects Assistant Editor
Eric Levin-Hatz Visual Effects VFX Editor
Ian Markiewicz Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Holt Visual Effects Special Effects Supervisor
Mark Koval Visual Effects Visual Effects Coordinator

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