Netflix adaptation makes the most of 'The Sandman'

Neil Gaiman's 20th century comic about the King of Dreams becomes a 21st century TV series — and even the changes are true to the author's vision.
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Netflix's lively, unusual adaptation makes the most of Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' Click to view images

Neil Gaiman's 20th century comic about the King of Dreams becomes a 21st century TV series — and even the changes are true to the author's vision.

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