Three months after holding the number one spot on Netflix, the return of the dark fantasy series is finally going to happen.

The Sandman, which was produced and distributed by Netflix, was unquestionably one of the most anticipated works of 2022. The hugely acclaimed and influential comic book series authored by Neil Gaiman served as the inspiration for the television show, which made its debut on August 5th. The Sandman was not quickly renewed despite the acclaim of critics and the great reaction it had upon its initial premiere. Nevertheless, the streaming service Netflix has just announced that the show would continue for a second season.

The streaming giant made the announcement on Twitter with a brief teaser video that showed Morpheus’s iconic mask emerging from a bed of sand.

Yes, it’s true: The Sandman will return to Netflix!

"There are some astonishing stories waiting for Morpheus & the rest of them… Now it’s time to get back to work. There’s a family meal ahead… And Lucifer is waiting for Morpheus to return to Hell," says @neilhimself pic.twitter.com/TbA3hnD5f6

— Netflix (@netflix) November 3, 2022

There has been no announcement made regarding the release date of the second season or the total number of episodes that it will contain.

On the other hand, it would appear like an agreement has been reached. And this is fantastic news because The Sandman, which has been in development hell for decades, has finally emerged as the best adaptation we could have hoped for.

Morpheus, portrayed by Tom Sturridge, is the main character of the Sandman series. Morpheus is the personification of dreams and the ruler of the realm known as “The Dreaming.” After escaping a century-long captivity, Morpheus embarks on a mission to retrieve stolen personal artifacts and bring his realm, which had fallen into disrepair in his absence, back to its former glory. In addition to the mesmerizing performance that Tom Sturridge gave as Morpheus/Dream, the rest of the cast, led by Kyo Ra/Vanesu Samunyai as Rose Walker, Vivienne Acheampong as Lucienne, Boyd Holbrook as the Corinthian, and Patton Oswalt as Matthew the Raven, gave outstanding and enigmatical turns as well. This allowed the series to shine brighter than it otherwise would have. Other notable cast members included Mason Alexander Park as Desire, Jenna Coleman as Johanna Constantine, Gwendoline Christie as Lucifer Morningstar, David Thewlis as John Dee, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Death, and David Thewlis as John Dee. Other notable cast members included Mason Alexander Park as Desire.