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May 6, 2024 · Episode 11 (titled "Beyond the Campus Walls") showcases the first appearance of Colter's sister, Dory, as they both unpack the missing persons case of a grad student who disappeared after a house party. Tracker Episode 11 premiered on CBS on May 5.
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Updated: Aug 19, 2022 9:36 pm
Posted: Aug 19, 2022 2:04 pm
Warning: this review contains some spoilers for The Sandman: Season 1, Episode 11! If you haven't already, be sure to check out IGN's full Season 1 review and learn about how The Sandman Changed Calliope's Story.
Netflix has yet to confirm whether The Sandman is being renewed for a second season, but at least fans have gotten an unexpected treat in the form of a bonus eleventh installment of Season 1. Episode 11 is effectively two episodes in one, and makes for a very enjoyable coda to an already strong debut season.
As much as The Sandman is about telling long, sweeping fantasy stories about Dream and his siblings, the comic book series is often at its best when it focuses on smaller, standalone stories. The major story arcs are often broken up by these interlude tales. Dream himself often fades into the background, with the one common thread being that these stories explore the intersection between mortal dreamers and the world of dreams.
We also see a great deal more of Tom Sturridge's Morpheus here. That helps this episode become a thematically fitting epilogue to Season 1 rather than simply an intriguing side-story. As Morpheus wages a subtle war on Madoc's mind, we see the evolution the character has undergone over the course of 11 episodes. His imprisonment has clearly changed him and made him more attuned to the suffering of others, yet he's still plagued by arrogance and cruel vindictiveness. As ever, Sturridge's quietly intense portrayal of the Dream King is a joy to watch.
Melissanthi Mahut also shines as Calliope, with a certain defiance that shines through even as her character is tormented over the course of several years. Mahut is at her best near the end, as she's freed from her decades of bondage and reminisces about her tragic history with Morpheus (which we'll hopefully see firsthand in a future season). Thankfully, this segment Madoc's repeated rape of Calliope as delicately as possible, implying rather than lingering on the act itself. All of this speaks to the show's appeal as an adaptation. It's not that different from the comic, but it generally knows when it needs to alter the formula and make adjustments for a more contemporary audience.
The Sandman: Season 1 was already a terrific adaptation of a beloved DC Comics series, and it's only made better by the surprise addition of an eleventh episode. While "A Dream of a Thousand Cats" loses something in the translation to animation, it's still an enjoyable take on the original comic. And "Calliope" is a truly excellent update to the so...
The Sandman concludes its debut season with a bonus episode that adapts two comics: "A Dream of a Thousand Cats" and "Calliope". The first is an animated tale of a cat's journey, while the second is a live-action story of Morpheus' revenge on a rapist.
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‘The Sandman’ episode 11 cast, based on the comics ‘A Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope,’ includes Sandra Oh, James McAvoy, David Tennant and Neil Gaiman.
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