The Sandman
(Netflix)
No, you're not dreaming. Neil Gaiman's hugely influential and critically acclaimed early 90s comic series has finally been adapted for the screen. Described as "a comic strip for intellectuals", the comic's impact on fantasy and comics themselves can't be understated.
The fantasy-horror follows Morpheus (aka Dream), the King of Dreams' capture and escape from an occult group that holds him captive. Once free he embarks on a mission to reclaim his dream kingdom.
Gaiman has been heavily involved with the series, developing, executive-producing and co-writing the opening episode, which he says remains "faithful" to the source material.
Streaming from tomorrow.
Players
(TVNZ+)
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