Few upcoming series are more highly anticipated than Netflix’s adaptation of ‘The Sandman‘. The epic fantasy drama is based on Neil Gaiman’s critically acclaimed Sandman comic book series that started in 1989 and ended its original run in 1996. Since then, countless directors, studios, and actors have tried to bring The Sandman to life. And the long-awaited adaptation is finally arriving on August 5th on Netflix.

The synopsis for the series reads, “There is another world that waits for all of us when we close our eyes and sleep — a place called the Dreaming, where The Sandman, Master of Dreams (Tom Sturridge), gives shape to all of our deepest fears and fantasies. But when Dream is unexpectedly captured and held prisoner for a century, his absence sets off a series of events that will change both the dreaming and waking worlds forever. To restore order, Dream must journey across different worlds and timelines to mend the mistakes he’s made during his vast existence, revisiting old friends and foes, and meeting new entities — both cosmic and human — along the way.”