Watch Nilus the Sandman

TV-G
1996
2 Seasons
7.5 (28)

Nilus the Sandman was an animated children's series that aired on Toonscape from 1996 to 1998. The show was produced by Tolifilm Canada and featured the voice talents of Long John Baldry, Don Francks, and Sean Amsing. The premise of the show was centered around a being known as the Sandman, who visited children in their dreams to bring them goodnight messages and pleasant dreams.

The show followed the adventures of Nilus, the newest member of the Sandman's team. He was a mischievous young sand fairy who was eager to learn about the world of dreams and to master the art of sand-slinging. The Sandman acted as a mentor to Nilus, teaching him the importance of good dreams and how to stop the mischievous Nightmares from invading children's dreams and causing chaos.

Each episode of Nilus the Sandman followed a similar structure, with the Sandman sending Nilus on a mission to help a child who was experiencing bad dreams. The show often dealt with relatable problems for children, such as fear of the dark or being scared of monsters under the bed. Nilus would use his sand-slinging magic to vanquish the Nightmares and restore order to the child's dream world.

One of the unique aspects of the show was its use of music. Long John Baldry, who voiced the Sandman, was a blues musician who lent his expertise to the series. Music was a prominent feature of the show, with original songs and musical numbers throughout each episode. The show also featured guest appearances by other musicians, including jazz legend Oscar Peterson.

In addition to its entertaining storylines and catchy music, Nilus the Sandman was praised for its educational value. The show used the power of storytelling to teach children important lessons about facing their fears, using their imagination, and the importance of positivity. The Sandman's messages were always positive and empowering, encouraging children to have faith in themselves and their own abilities.

The animation style of Nilus the Sandman was reminiscent of classic Disney films, with vibrant colors and whimsical character designs. The dream world was particularly imaginative, with dragons, unicorns, and other fantastical creatures appearing regularly in the show. The animation was done by Lacewood Productions, a Canadian animation studio known for their work on popular shows such as The Raccoons and Beetlejuice.

Nilus the Sandman was a beloved series among children during its original run. It was praised for its positive messages, entertaining storylines, and memorable characters. Though it has been over 20 years since the show first aired, it remains a favorite among those who grew up with it. Fans of the show fondly remember the catchy theme song, the charming animation, and the heartwarming messages of the Sandman.

Nilus the Sandman is a series that ran for 2 seasons (26 episodes) between October 5, 1996 and on Toonscape

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13. Guilty

April 1, 2002

Bizarro - Ian's dream takes him into a George Orwell style factory where our hero finds that he is guilty for a crime he didn't commit. In a society that is too quick to judge on looks, Ian is being taken advantage. If he doesn't vindicate himself he will be stuck in an eternal world of chaos and disarray.

12. The Wizard is Ill

March 25, 2002

Bizarro - It's poison pincher crab country and if you ain't a crab, you ain't welcome. When Norm commits to help both an ailing raptor as well as a group of cuddly aliens he may have put all of them in even greater danger than before. With conflicting needs, time ticking away and thousands of crabs moving in.

11. Achy Breaky Bod

March 18, 2002

Bizarro - There's a loud unruly guitar-playing virus running loose in Farah's body that needs to be treated. Nilus follows as a shrunken Farah enters her own body and tries to fix things herself.As the virus multiplies and spreads, a viral rock concert builds in her body making Farah sicker and sicker.

10. House of Horrors

March 11, 2002

Bizarro - David is locked in a haunted house with ghosts and ghouls. He is told that the only way out is to find a mysterious glove. But when he finds the glove, the chase continues. It starts to become hard to know just who exactly are the real fiends and what exactly .

9. Someone Just Like Me

March 4, 2002

Bizarro - When a soccer ball bounces off the wall it temporarily knocks Danny out of reality and into a dream world of animated garbage. Tin cans live together with burnt out Buicks. It's a world where pieces of garbage vie for the opportunity to be selected by the Great Claw and go on to a better place.

8. Dream Doors

February 25, 2002

Bizarro - Bonnie is flung out of a magical mystery bus and into the spotlight of a Greco-Roman arena. The greatest traits of Bonnie's personality have been animated into a team of characters. Her opponents? All of her worst fears. No matter what the challenge there is nowhere to hide from her fears.

7. Weedworld

February 18, 2002

Bizarro - Weedworld is a desert spy adventure that sees conniving thirsty weeds pitted against dehydrated flowers. In their crucial search for water no one can be trusted, not even Nilus. It'll become a deadly game if the flowers and weeds can't work together and find The Great Hydron, the source of water.

6. The Joker

February 11, 2002

Bizarro - Willie, the school trickster often has trouble distinguishing between humorous and hurtful. So what happens when he is banished into a dungeon filled with out-of-work comics and jesters enslaved by their inability to recognize when a joke is over?

5. Loose Change

February 4, 2002

Bizarro - Gangster coins are out on the loose. They've escaped from a wallet and are headed for the good times downtown. Hanging out with money, is a blast for fourteen-year-old Norm, as money can pretty much do anything. But soon it becomes apparent that money cares about money and that's it.

4. Speak Up

January 28, 2002

Bizarro - Soft-spoken Jenny Bridge finds herself in a Dr. Seuss nightmare world of crazy contraptions used to control the entire universe. A powerful Mr. Clear controls the flow of the tides, rain fall, daylight and the intensity of the sun with his technology.

3. Otherwise

January 21, 2002

Bizarro - Somewhere in the Swiss Alps, there is a world where nothing is as it seems. It is a place in which a fragile, tuxedo-wearing weasel (The Bippin) turns out to be an eccentric hideous monster and fourteen year old hero (David), turns out to be nothing more than a scared little boy.

2. Ship Til You drop

January 14, 2002

Bizarro - Amy's won a five-hundred-million-dollar shopping spree at the mall. But after Amy has bought everything in the mall she still has not achieved the happiness she sought. Now the only thing left to buy.... is the mall. It's the story of greed and vanity versus inner beauty and friendship.

1. If Dreams Die

January 7, 2002

Bizarro - Bonnie's imagination takes her on a dream adventure through a jungle where it's crocodiles battle against monkeys. The creatures are at war as a result of a misinterpretation. The key to everyone's happiness is realizing that the fight will end if they can come to terms with the misunderstanding.

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Where to Watch Nilus the Sandman

Nilus the Sandman is available for streaming on the Toonscape website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Nilus the Sandman on demand at Amazon Prime.