Overview

• The first six episodes of the 12-episode final season premiered July 3, with Volume 2 (episodes 7–11) set for July 24 and a standalone bonus episode on July 31.
• Netflix confirmed in January that Season 2 would conclude the series based on remaining Dream material from Neil Gaiman’s comics.
• Showrunners Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer maintain the two-season structure was a creative decision made before misconduct allegations emerged.
• Critical reaction to Volume 1 is mixed, with praise for its visuals, worldbuilding and performances countered by critiques of pacing and tone.
• Some viewers have launched a boycott in response to nine sexual assault allegations against Gaiman, which he has strongly denied.