Surprise, this isn't a Dream.
Netflix just released a surprise bonus episode for "The Sandman". The series is the company's newest series, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's DC Comics.
Surprise!
— Netflix (@netflix) August 19, 2022
A two-part bonus episode of The Sandman — based on the stories Calliope and A Dream of a Thousand Cats — is now on Netflix pic.twitter.com/3MBoJAZHuT
Netflix's bonus episode is a two part series based heavily on the original comic books of "The Sandman."
The first part of the episode is an animated take on the 18th issue of the original comic series called "A Dream of a Thousand Cats."
The second part of the episode is told in a live-action adaptation of "Calliope," which is the story that comes before "A Dream of a Thousand Cats" in Issue #17 of the comics.
'The Sandman' Surprise Episode
"The Sandman's" first part of the bonus episode is an animated retelling of "A Dream of a Thousand Cats," which originally appeared in the 18th issue of the comic book series. This part is inspired by the third volume of comic books called "Dreamy County."
According to Polygon, the storyline centers on a little white cat that is asked to sneak away one night to attend a meeting in a cemetery where a Siamese cat explains how she encountered the Dream Lord in the shape of a cat, who revealed to her the rivalry between cats and humans' secret histories.
If the first part of the bonus episode is an animated adaptation, the second part is a form of live-action based on "Calliope".
The second part of the bonus episode is about a writer named Richard Madoc who mercilessly enslaves a woman named "Calliope" in order to fuel his own artistic ambition and compose a great work.
The name of the story comes from one of the nine muses who are mentioned in Greek mythology.
In addition, the animated story will have a plethora of guest stars offering their vocal talents to "The Sandman". Some of these guest stars will include James McAvoy, Sandra Oh, and even Neil Gaiman himself.
'The Sandman' Season 2
Netflix has confirmed that the bonus episode consisting of two parts will feature "Calliope" and "A Dream of a Thousand Cats", which are two of the most well-known stories from "Dream Country".
According to TechRadar, Hisko Hulsing directed the first part of the episode along with Untold Studio stated, "We endeavored to make the animated version of A Dream of a Thousand Cats as mesmerizing and hypnotic as we could by utilizing the magic of real oil paintings on canvas."
The Sandman appears to have instantly shot up to the top, indicating a very strong start. The release of Neil Gaiman's literary works immediately soared high on the charts of the streaming platform.
"The Sandman" has been propelled to the top of Netflix's Top 10 TV Show list in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as placing it in the Top 10 in 93 other countries, thanks to the fact that subscribers to Netflix have watched nearly 200 million hours of the show in the first 10 days after its release.
It is currently unknown whether Netflix will release another unexpected episode in the near future. However, according to showrunner Alan Heinberg, if the series is renewed for a second season, it might adapt the fourth volume in the comic collection, like the Season of Mists.
