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The Sandman S2E10 — Long Live the King
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The Sandman•Season 2•Episode 10

Long Live the King

7.9/10 · 2,301 votesJul 24, 202546 min

Ranked #4 of 12 in Season 2•+0.2 vs season avg

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Fueled by rage, a grieving mother unleashes her wrath upon the Dreaming, as Morpheus confronts the Kindly Ones at the furthest reaches of his kingdom.

Directed byJamie Childs
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Cast3

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Morpheus / Dream

Vivienne Acheampong

Vivienne Acheampong

Lucienne

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Matthew the Raven (voice)

Crew6

Jamie Childs

Jamie Childs

Director

Bastian Wartenberg

Bastian Wartenberg

CG Supervisor

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Julien Matte

Compositing Artist

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Jimmy Lavallee

Compositing Supervisor

David Henning

David Henning

Visual Effects Producer

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Marina Marlens

Teleplay

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Episode Summary

"Long Live the King" is episode 10 of The Sandman season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,301 votes, ranking #4 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jamie Childs, it aired on July 24, 2025.

Next: E11 · A Tale of Graceful EndsBest of Season 2