The Sandman is a fantasy drama series developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg. Based on the comic book of the same name by Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg, the Netflix series follows Lord Morpheus, aka Dream, one of the Endless and the ruler of the Dreaming, who returns to his kingdom after a century of captivity and tries to rebuild it. The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, and Patton Oswalt. So, if you loved the immersive fantasy world, adventurous story, and compelling characters in The Sandman, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
American Gods (Rent on Prime Video)
American Gods is a fantasy drama series co-created by Bryan Fuller and Michael Green. Based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, the Starz series follows Shadow, an ex-convict who is hired by the mysterious Mr Wednesday to serve as his bodyguard. Shadow soon discovers that Mr Wednesday is actually a god and he gets embroiled in a massive conflict. American Gods stars Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning, Crispin Glover, Bruce Langley, Yetide Badaki, Pablo Schreiber, Ian McShane, Orlando Jones, Mousa Kraish, Omid Abtahi, Demore Barnes, and Ashley Reyes.
Good Omens (Prime Video)
Good Omens is a fantasy adventure comedy series created by Neil Gaiman. Based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Prime Video series follows the demon Crowley and angel Aziraphale as they form an unlikely friendship, and when heaven and hell decide to destroy Earth, they make it their mission to save it. Good Omens stars Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm, Sam Taylor Buck, Daniel Mays, Adria Arjona, Ned Dennehy, Ariyon Bakare, Nick Offerman, Anna Maxwell Martin, and Frances McDormand.
His Dark Materials (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
His Dark Materials is a fantasy adventure drama series created by Jack Thorne. Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Phillip Pullman, the HBO series is set in a parallel fantasy world, and it follows Lyra Belacqua, an orphaned young girl, as she sets out on a dangerous adventure to find her kidnapped best friend. His Dark Materials Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Anne-Marie Duff, Clarke Peters, James Cosmo, Ariyon Bakare, Will Keen, Lucian Msamati, Gary Lewis, Lewin Lloyd, Daniel Frogson, James McAvoy, Georgina Campbell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ruta Gedmintas.
Shadow and Bone (Netflix)
Shadow and Bone is a fantasy mystery drama series created by Eric Heisserer. Based on the novel series of the same name by Leigh Bardugo, the Netflix series is set in a fantasy world divided by a giant impenetrable wall of black mist and it follows Alina Starkov, an orphan cartographer who soon discovers that she possesses the power to destroy the wall and save her world. Shadow and Bone stars Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Ben Barnes, Zoë Wanamaker, Patrick Gibson, Daisy Head, Danielle Galligan, Callahan Skogman, Lewis Tan, Jack Wolfe, and Anna Leong Brophy.
The Witcher (Netflix)
The Witcher is a fantasy action-adventure drama series created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. Based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski, the Netflix series is set in a medieval-inspired world, and it follows Geralt of Rivia, a Witcher who hunts deadly monsters for coins, but he soon gets caught up in a war that could destroy the whole world. The Witcher stars Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, Freya Allan, Eamon Farren, Joey Batey, MyAnna Buring, Royce Pierreson, Mimi M. Khayisa, Wilson Mbomio, Anna Shaffer, Mahesh Jadu, Tom Canton, Mecia Simson, Kim Bodnia, Graham McTavish, Cassie Clare, Hugh Skinner, and Bart Edwards.
Lucifer (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Lucifer is a police procedural fantasy drama series developed by Tom Kapinos. Based on the DC Comics characters of the same name created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg, the Fox and later on Netflix series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows Lucifer Morningstar on vacation from his job as the ruler of hell. He soon teams up with homicide detective Chloe Decker to solve complex murder cases. Lucifer stars Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro, D.B. Woodside, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Scarlett Estevez, Rachael Harris, Kevin Rankin, Tricia Helfer, Aimee Garcia, Tom Welling, Inbar Lavi, and Brianna Hildebrand.
Constantine (Rent on Prime Video)
Constantine is a superhero occult drama series developed by Daniel Cerone and David S. Goyer. Based on the characters of the same name from DC Comics, the short-lived NBC series follows the titular character of John Constantine, an exorcist and occult detective as he tries to fight against demons trying to spread evil on Earth. Constantine stars Matt Ryan, Lucy Griffiths, Angelica Celaya, Charles Halford, and Harold Perrineau.