The changes Neil Gaiman is making to The Sandman season 2 will make fans eager for new episodes. Adaptations are a fickle beast, especially when the original creator is involved in the process. It’s easy to fall into the trap of having an idea and refusing to deviate. This kind of rigidity can ruin a show. At the same time, too much change from the source material can also be the downfall of an adaptation. Luckily, author Neil Gaiman has walked this line exceptionally well with past projects and will continue to do so with The Sandman season 2.
While the majority of the show remained faithful to the source material, Gaiman wasn’t afraid to make changes from the comics in The Sandman season 1 because it would benefit the story. This kind of flexibility allows the show to grow from the source material, taking what’s great and leaving what’s unnecessary. Based on the comments from Death’s actor Kirby Howell-Bapiste about The Sandman season 2, it seems Gaiman’s taking the same approach with the second season. The second season of The Sandman will include multiple changes from the original comics.
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The Sandman Season 2 Is Taking Viewer Feedback Seriously
When approaching The Sandman season 2, Gaiman listened to fan feedback, integrating suggestions and comments where they would improve the story while still maintaining the story’s integrity. This shows just how in touch the author is with his audience and how much he values their opinions. A great example of Gaiman’s receptiveness can be seen in the way he handled criticism surrounding the character of Despair and the poor fat representation.
Rather than doubling down, he owned up to the fact that he dropped the ball, promising that The Sandman season 2 will show Despair in a different light. The series will also improve representation overall by introducing more fat characters and Wanda, a transwoman. These upcoming changes increase excitement and anticipation for The Sandman season 2.
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The Sandman Season 2 Changes Promise Even Better Episodes
Neil Gaiman has promised exciting changes for The Sandman season 2, and there are bound to be even more that haven’t yet been announced. This will make for much better episodes because the show will include more interesting story arcs that haven’t appeared onscreen. The character development will offer new complexities and nuances. Previously underdeveloped characters will have a chance to shine. Additionally, minority audience members will be able to see themselves in the characters. With all these changes, The Sandman season 2 might be even better than the first.
