Aug 16 2022 55 mins 3
John and Derek join together for two fascinating journeys in The Sandman Chapter 4 "A Hope In Hell" Podcast our spoiler filled podcast about the fourth episode of the show.
The Sandman Chapter 4 "A Hope In Hell" Details
Episode Directed by Jamie Childs
Teleplay for this episode written by Austin Guzman
Staff Writers Catherine Smyth-McMullen and Vanessa Benton
To retrieve his helm, Morpheus descends into Hell with his raven companion Matthew where they meet Lucifer Morningstar, the realm's ruler. Using his recovered pouch of Sand Morpheus finds the demon Choronzon with his helm, but in order to get it back, the demon challenges Morpheus to a game of wits.
Morpheus chooses to represent himself in the challenge, but the demon chooses Lucifer as his champion. Morpheus eventually wins the challenge by invoking hope, a concept which Lucifer recognizes as unbeatable, and is able to regain the helm.Before he leaves, Lucifer promises to one day kill Morpheus.
Meanwhile the recently liberated John Dee is offered assistance by a good Samaritan and retrieves the ruby, but not before Morpheus discovers its whereabouts and the fact that John has altered the item to attune to his own wishes and nobody else's. Leaving Morpheus unconscious and without his ruby.
John Dee retrieves the Ruby and passes on the protection amulet to his terrified rescuer Rosemary, deciding that she needs the protection more than he does now.
The Sandman Chapter 4 Cast
Tom Sturridge - Morpheus The Lord of DreamsGwendoline Christie - Lucifer MorningstarDavid Thewlis - John DeePatton Oswalt - Matthew The RavenSarah Niles as RosemaryDeborah Oyelade as NadaErnest Kingsley Junior as Morpheus/Lord Kai'ckul
The Sandman Creators
* Based on the comics written by Neil Gaiman * Art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg.
