Netflix's 'The Sandman' Adaptation Alters Plot for TV Audience
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Samantha Nelson
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Summary
Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic book series 'The Sandman' cut a major plot arc from the comics due to the need for a more relatable main character. Showrunner Allan Heinberg found that the original format didn't resonate with TV viewers as it did with comic readers.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThe audience wants a main character to invest in and root for and follow.
Episodes based on A Game of You were written and abandoned by Allan Heinberg, per Netflix’s demands.
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