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Sandman fans were stunned when Netflix dropped an unannounced bonus episode

Sandman fans will be happy to know thatNetflix unexpectedly released a bonus episode this morning (Aug 19)..

Neil Gaimanwas the author of the comic series upon whichThe Sandman was based. , hinted at the news shortly before the episode was added to the streaming service.

"I wish season 1 had more than 10 episodes of him in Sandman," he wrote.

Shortly after, a new two-part episode of him titled "A Dream of a Thousand Cats/Calliope" was added to Netflix's series page.

This episode features series newcomers Sandra Oh, James McAvoy, David and Georgia Tennant, Michael Sheen, Anna Lundberg, Arthur Darvill, and more.

Just two weeks after the high-budget fantasy film was first released, fans took to social media to share their shock at the new episode.

"This is such a pleasant surprise! Looking forward to a great weekend ahead," wrote one fan.

"WTF LETS WATCH," wrote another excitedly.

"I love the era of Sandman bonus episodes," wrote someone else.

A fourth fan wrote: I won

This episode also features what appears to be an exploration of J.K. Rowling, author ofHarry Potter.

The Sandman All 11 episodes of are now available to stream on Netflix.