The first six episodes of The Sandman season 2 premiered on July 3. The second season is being split into two parts or volumes. The first six episodes (Volume 1) premiered on July 3. Volume 2, consisting of episodes 7 through 11, will follow on July 24. A special bonus episode will then be released on July 31.

The Sandman co-creator Allan Heinberg discusses the possibility of the series continuing, as well as the decision to include a post-credits scene after the final

Showrunner Allan Heinberg explains that surprise new character in the final episodes and why they inspired them to envision a Season 3.

“You could have stayed the course. You could have carried on as you were. But you changed. And when one of the Endless changes, well, that changes everything,” says Stephen Fry in a late episode of the final season of Netflix’s The Sandman, all episodes of which are available this week.

The Sandman wrapped up with the final set of episodes for the second season. To the despair of fans, Netflix had previously announced that the show would not be returning for a third season.

The first six episodes of The Sandman Season 2 were released on July 3. Five more episodes will be released on Thursday, July 24 at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT. The series finale will be available to stream on Thursday, July 31. The new episodes of The Sandman will air on Netflix.

As The Sandman’s final season comes to an end, nearly all of the show’s characters return for five powerful episodes that balance mythological mayhem with quietly moving moments.