Curious about what the prophecy from the Kindly Ones means for Dream in The Sandman Season 2 or why they cut his thread? Volume 1 ends with major revelations and a haunting final scene, leaving fans wondering what comes next for Morpheus.
Here’s what we know about the Fates’ warning and how it seals Dream’s fate in the Netflix series.
What does the Fates’ prophecy say about Dream in The Sandman Season 2 ending?
In the final scene of The Sandman Season 2, Episode 6, the three Fates, also known as the Kindly Ones, read a prophecy: “A king will forsake his kingdom. Life and death will clash and fray. The oldest battle begins once more.”
The Fates first delivered this prophecy to Destiny in Episode 1, which triggered a family meeting among the Endless. Initially, the prophecy was interpreted to refer to Lucifer’s abdication of Hell. It reappears after Dream kills his son, Orpheus, suggesting a second or alternative fulfillment.
The Crone confirms that Dream has broken ancient laws by spilling family blood. She states clearly that he must now pay for killing his son. The Mother weaves a black yarn that represents Dream’s life and shows reluctance to cut it. After a brief exchange, she agrees. Cutting the yarn seals Dream’s fate. This act draws from Greek myth, where the Fates control each life by spinning, measuring, and cutting threads.
Why do Kindly Ones cut the thread in The Sandman Season 2?
The Kindly Ones, representing the dark aspect of the Fates, cut Dream’s life-thread after he kills Orpheus, an act forbidden among the Endless. In Episode 6, the Crone declares that Dream has spilled family blood, violating divine law. The Mother hesitates, stating she “likes the scarf,” referring to Dream’s life, but ultimately agrees to end it.
The Mother weaves a scarf of yarn that represents the thread of Dream’s life. The Crone urges her to finish it, arguing that she has spent too much time on it. When the Mother finally cuts the yarn, she seals Dream’s path to death. This moment closely follows the comic storyline in The Kindly Ones. The second half of Season 2 is set to adapt that arc.
