John and Derek explore Season 2, Episode 3 of The Sandman "More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Avoid", where Morpheus must decide whether to surrender Hell’s keys to save Nada. The episode delves into trust and desire, concluding the first arc of season 2.

Season 2, Episode 3 of The Sandman "More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Avoid"

Episode teleplay by Alexander Wise

Episode directed by Jamie Childs

Synopsis: Following the banquet for the delegates who wish to claim Hell, the Faerie ambassador Nuala runs into Dream and they recount their first meeting. 

In England, 1593, Dream inspires William Shakespeare to write A Midsummer Night's Dream and makes him play it for King Auberon, Queen Titania, and their courtiers as an attempt to heal a rift between the Dreaming and Faerie by making mankind forever remember the fae through the play. King Auberon and his queen Titania like the play and make amends with Dream. 

In the present, Dream discusses his dilemma with Nuala and she provides guidance based on that first meeting. The next morning, everyone assembles to hear his decision. 

Dream ultimately decides to return the lordship of Hell to the Creator, provoking Azazel into attacking him. 

However, being in the Dreaming, his seat of power, Dream easily overpowers Azazel and saves his former lover Nada. 

Before his departure, Cluracan reveals that Nuala is a gift to Dream from Titania, and Dream reluctantly accepts after Nuala herself agrees to stay. 

As the rest of the guests leave, Dream finds that Loki posed as Susano-o-no-Mikoto to avoid returning to punishment in the underworld. 

After pleading for leniency, Dream plans to replace him in his torment as long as Loki agrees to be in Dreams debt. 

With the conservatorship of Hell resolved, Dream approaches a retired Lucifer and they peacefully part ways. 

Later, he apologizes to Nada. She does not accept his apology and leaves for the waking world instead.

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