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The Sandman S2E5 — The Song of Orpheus

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The Sandman•Season 2•Episode 5

The Song of Orpheus

7.8/10 · 2,982 votesJul 3, 202566 min

Ranked #5 of 12 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

To honor a promise to one sibling, Morpheus must shatter a vow to another. In ancient Greece, a wedding-night tragedy turns a son against his father.

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)

Crew4

Jamie Childs

Jamie Childs

Director

Shadi Petosky

Shadi Petosky

Teleplay

Bastian Wartenberg

Bastian Wartenberg

CG Supervisor

David Henning

David Henning

Visual Effects Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Song of Orpheus" is episode 5 of The Sandman season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 2,982 votes, ranking #5 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jamie Childs, it aired on July 3, 2025.

Next: E6 · Family Blood Best of Season 2