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The Sandman S2E4 — Brief Lives
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The Sandman•Season 2•Episode 4

Brief Lives

7.2/10 · 2,924 votesJul 3, 202546 min

Ranked #12 of 12 in Season 2•−0.5 vs season avg

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Morpheus grudgingly helps Delirium search for their vanished sibling in the waking world — where a deadly force lurks in the shadows.

Directed byJamie Childs
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Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Morpheus / Dream

Vivienne Acheampong

Vivienne Acheampong

Lucienne

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

Matthew the Raven (voice)

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Jamie Childs

Jamie Childs

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Austin Guzman

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Bastian Wartenberg

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David Henning

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Episode Summary

"Brief Lives" is episode 4 of The Sandman season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,924 votes, ranking #12 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jamie Childs, it aired on July 3, 2025.

Next: E5 · The Song of OrpheusBest of Season 2