![]() #TheSandman is now streaming, only on /Z6fbO7bwFL- The Sandman August 9, 2022 Watch how Death and Dream's conversation in The Sound of Her Wings is almost word-for-word adapted from the page. What justifies this adaptation-and in turn the concept of adaptations entirely-is how both Howell-Baptiste and the show brought new elements and a shared understanding of Death to life. But we didn’t need a TV show to appreciate the character. Kirby Howell-Baptiste’s moving performance in The Sandman fully captured Gaiman’s Death, especially her empathy and compassion. Who wouldn’t want to meet her instead of her typical counterparts? She has genuine compassion for everyone and greets us with “a kind word and a friendly face” rather than the stoic stare of a supernatural stranger. Death of the Endless truly cares about us. She’s downright perky and positive, but without being annoying or insincere. Instead of a stern hooded figure of doom, Gaiman’s Death is loving and lively. She stands in stark contrast to pop culture’s ubiquitous Grim Reaper. Netflixĭeath has always been one of the most revered characters of Neil Gaiman’s comic book series, and with good reason. ![]() The Sandman gave old fans new ways to appreciate a beloved character with an episode and performance that exemplifies the best of what adaptations can and should be. The Netflix series did more than introduce new fans to the beauty of Neil Gaiman’s Death. The Sandman‘s sixth episode, “The Sound of Her Wings,” is why. Why does anyone bother making or watching adaptations of great stories? If we already love something, why do we need to experience it in a different medium? Especially when adaptations so often disappoint the people who care about the source material the most.
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