Netflix has revealed a brand-new scene from The Sandman Season 2, Volume 2, giving audiences a tense glimpse of what lies ahead for Dream and his realm. This clip focuses on the rising preparations within The Dreaming, as its inhabitants gear up to face the deadly forces of the Kindly Ones, also known as the Furies.
The scene marks one of the first direct looks at The Sandman Season 2, Volume 2. It shows Nuala practicing combat skills with a bow and arrow, while Mervyn Pumpkinhead, Gilbert, and Lucienne discuss the severity of the threat they are about to encounter.
Mervyn jokingly downplays the effectiveness of basic weapons and reveals a different kind of weapon — one he refers to as “the Un-kindly Ones.” This clip confirms that Volume 2 will focus heavily on the looming confrontation with the Furies, whose arrival was set in motion by Dream’s decision to kill his son, Orpheus.
With Dream’s fate tied to this cosmic retribution, the clip gives viewers an early look at how the inhabitants of The Dreaming are preparing for the inevitable battle.
The Dreaming prepares for the wrath of the Kindly Ones
The newly released clip is set inside The Dreaming, the mystical realm ruled by Morpheus, also known as Dream. It shows Nuala practicing target shooting with a bow and arrow, training for the coming fight. Gilbert and Lucienne are also present, engaged in a discussion about how they can possibly defend their realm against the formidable power of the Kindly Ones.
Mervyn Pumpkinhead brings a sharp contrast to the atmosphere with his humorous but grim commentary. He points out the obvious: simple weapons like arrows will not be enough to defeat an ancient force like the Kindly Ones. Mervyn highlights the growing desperation among the Dreaming’s defenders as they realize they are about to face a force of vengeance that cannot be reasoned with.
The scene illustrates the shifting dynamics in The Dreaming, where mythic beings must now take up arms in preparation for an all-out confrontation. This also sets the tone for The Sandman Season 2, Volume 2, signaling a chapter focused more on direct conflict, high stakes, and the repercussions of Dream’s actions.
Mervyn’s “Un-kindly Ones” and the new weapon reveal
A standout moment from the clip comes when Lucienne asks Mervyn what he proposes as a defense strategy. In response, Mervyn pulls out a weapon he calls “the Un-kindly Ones.” Based on leaked production photos, this weapon appears to be a firearm—most likely a rifle. This marks a rare moment where The Dreaming’s usually magical world turns to more conventional tools of defense.
Mervyn’s choice of weapon underlines the seriousness of the upcoming threat. Traditionally seen as a janitor and comic relief character, Mervyn arming himself for battle shows the lengths the inhabitants are willing to go to protect their realm. It reflects how The Dreaming is preparing for a conflict that is not just symbolic but requires practical measures to fight back against the Furies.
This use of a firearm is not common in the source material. However, it visually signals a shift in tactics, emphasizing the desperation and readiness among The Dreaming’s residents as the threat of the Kindly Ones grows closer.
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 2 will center around the consequences of Dream’s choices
The battle teased in this clip ties back to one of the central plotlines of The Sandman Season 2. Dream’s decision to kill his son, Orpheus, set off a chain reaction by violating an ancient cosmic law. The Kindly Ones are coming to punish him for spilling family blood, and this battle is both personal and inevitable.
Volume 2 will showcase the fallout from Dream’s choices, as well as how his actions endanger not just himself but the very existence of The Dreaming. The new footage demonstrates how Dream’s allies are preparing to stand their ground in the face of ancient justice. This includes loyal librarians like Lucienne and eccentric figures like Mervyn Pumpkinhead.
With The Sandman Season 2, Volume 2 set to release on July 24, fans can expect an intense and emotional continuation of the story. Dream’s past choices are set to come back and confront him in the most destructive way possible.
The Sandman Season 2 Volume 1 is streaming now.