Before the release of the highly acclaimed Netflix sand man, fans of Neil Gaiman’s dark fantasy horror comic book series wondered if the latest attempt could continue the writer’s legacy. As it seems, the show produced amazing results when it comes to its commercial and critical success. This comes as a pleasant turn of events, following several sexist and racist comments from online trolls, made in an attempt to deny the credibility and narrative brilliance of the show.
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With new reports surfacing, the show, which features the story of Morpheus, has surpassed many other commendable and successful Netflix series when it comes to its performance stats.
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According to statistical reports provided by a media analytics firm named Parrot Analytics, the latest Netflix series based on the DC comics of the same name has garnered “23.8 times the demand of the average series. This is quite a remarkable feat. This analytics data takes into account consumer activity, streaming numbers, magnitude of downloads, and engagements received on social media platforms.
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The success of The sand man can be credited to Neil Gaiman and his storytelling genius. It’s no surprise to fans that the series topped the Netflix streaming charts for two consecutive weeks, with two hundred million watch hours logged for the show. While a surprising 11th episode was recently released which features a two-part story, the plausibility of a second season has fans excited to no end. According to executive producer David S. Goyer, scripts for a second installment are already in the works. It would be exciting and intriguing to see what the next season would include and bring to the table in the mythical and dark world of The sand man.
The Sandman faced criticism from online trolls
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Much like the treatment given to most releases these days, people can never settle for a promising story. Prior to the release of the standout series, internet trolls had a lot to say about the casting choices of The sand man. The comments reached an aggravated peak where even the author of the famous comic book series, Gaiman, had to put a stop to it.
What was the problem initially? Well, some people expressed disappointment with the inclusion of Johanna Constantine at the expense of John Constantine, a character everyone loved and revered in the hellblazer comic book series. Some fans were upset because The sand man the comics featured John and Johanna Constantine, but only Johanna appears in the Netflix series and is the main character to portray the wizard.
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Others have criticized the fact that Kirby Howell-Baptiste, a black actress, played Death of the Endless on the show, which stands in stark contrast to the comics where the character is mostly portrayed as white. Another element that sparked critical discussion was Mason Alexander Park, a non-binary actor, playing the role of Desire.
These are mainly the reasons why some trolls have resorted to attacks and harassment on the Internet. To this, author Neil Gaiman had the most appropriate responses on Twitter. In one of his tweets, the writer said the following:
“I don’t care about people who don’t understand/read Sandman complaining about non-binary desire or that death isn’t white enough. Watch the show, make up your mind.
With the latest reports showing demand for the series has increased tenfold, it’s obvious that such claims made by trolls will never live up to the Netflix show’s positive reception. With many hailing it as a great adaptation, fans will be eagerly awaiting a second installment.
The sand man is streaming exclusively on Netflix, with a surprise two-part 11th episode now available.
Source: RBC
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