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Season 1 – Sense8

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Eight strangers around the globe find themselves connected -- first by a violent vision, then by their shared ability to connect with one another's thoughts and actions, and finally by the urgent need to find out what happened and why. Their need to know goes beyond simple curiosity -- as they pursue answers, a mysterious organization hunts them down, intent on destroying them. The intense thriller is the first foray into television (or, more accurately, Netflix) for renowned filmmakers Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski ("The Matrix Reloaded"), who created the series with J. Michael Straczynski ("Thor"). The international cast includes veteran actors known to U.S. audiences, like Daryl Hannah ("Kill Bill") and Naveen Andrews ("Lost"), and others well-known in their home countries, like German actor Max Riemelt and Doona Bae of South Korea. In keeping with the global premise of the series, shooting takes place all over the world, including London, Reykjavik, Nairobi and Mumbai.
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Critics Consensus

Some of the scenarios border on illogical, but the diverse characters and the creative intersections between their stories keep the Wachowskis' Sense8 compelling.

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Mey Rude Autostraddle 10/05/2021
This does signal some good things for the future of TV when it comes to representation. Go to Full Review Simon Abrams New York Magazine/Vulture 05/22/2019
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Sense8 is, so far, at its best when its characters hint at impending conflicts. Go to Full Review Kyle Fowle Entertainment Weekly 05/22/2019
The show has so much more going on underneath the surface that makes the whole season all the more enriching. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch TV Over Mind 03/11/2020
It's as charming as it is maddening, as packed with possibility as it is limited by its massive scope. Go to Full Review Kathi Maio The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction 03/11/2020
On pedigree alone, Sense8 is worth streaming for at least a couple of episodes to see if it catches your interest. Go to Full Review Noah Berlatsky Splice Today 09/18/2019
The sweeping possibilities of the world open up-and deposit you in a welter of clichéd tropes Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marco L @decatur555 4d Sense8 is one of those series you either tune into completely or you risk being left outside. It is strange, ambitious, emotional, and often chaotic, but that chaos is part of the point: the storytelling mirrors the fractured, shared experience of its characters. More than a conventional sci-fi series, it feels like an immersion into emotion, identity, desire, fear, and connection across different cultures and bodies. Visually it is stunning, with bold editing and a style that almost never resembles normal television. It can be slow, self-indulgent, and occasionally uneven, but when it works, it is hypnotic. And yes, some of the backlash clearly came from viewers uncomfortable with its queer openness. Their loss. See more babarizam D @RT59932316 Feb 19 This season starter is very boring and needless. There was no need to spend so many episodes on the back stories of the characters. All could have been covered in first episode. See more Ingo R. R. H @Ushur Jan 9 There is a lot of drama and not much action. If you want to hear about pride, trans, gay, gayporn etc. and conflicts between LGBTQXYZ+&#€ and parents and so on, this series might be for you. Otherwise it's lame because nothing happens at all. The characters are stereotyps without charm unrecognizable and I don't care about them. It's one of the most boring series I ever saw See more Joe D @Redfan80 Dec 30 Can’t believe the low ratings, yes 75% is very low. Best written show in the last decade +. Freaking ridiculous, this is a great show all around. By its self worth the price of net flicks! See more John P @Domdeloease Aug 24 Just a fantastic series cut short and rushed at the end but overall has the originality that good sci fi deserves See more Joe D @RT53872997 Jun 1 Don't waste your time. I FF through the first half with nothing worthwhile. Junk squared See more Read all reviews
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Brian J. Smith

Will

Tuppence Middleton

Riley

Jamie Clayton

Nomi

Miguel Ángel Silvestre

Lito

Tina Desai

Kala

Bae Doo-na

Sun

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2015 Limbic Resonance Eight strangers from cities around the globe begin having experiences that defy explanation. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 5, 2015 I Am Also a We Nomi's fortunes take a dark turn, while the rest of the Sensates' connections become stronger and more dangerous. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 5, 2015 Smart Money Is on the Skinny Bitch With many of the Sensates' lives becoming more complicated, their newfound gift, while still a mystery, proves vital for survival. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 5, 2015 What's Going On? Nomi's fate draws nearer; Capheus and Wolfgang's fortunes seem to have turned; Sun is faced with an impossible choice. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 5, 2015 Art Is Like Religion The Sensates struggle with intensifying connections, which results in some interesting days on set for Lito and a wedding day surprise for Kala. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 5, 2015 Demons While the Sensates bond, Nomi takes a bold move to gain her freedom and Sun makes a choice she might someday regret. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 5, 2015 WWN Double D? Nomi makes a shocking discovery about her former doctor; Will gets closer to the truth behind his visions and Kala's doubts grow stronger. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 5, 2015 We Will All Be Judged by the Courage of Our Hearts Sun fights to adjust to her new life as Capheus tries to change his; Will and Nomi dig up disturbing information that could change everything. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 5, 2015 Death Doesn't Let You Say Goodbye Riley learns about her new life and its dangers; Kala deals with the aftermath of the attack on Rajan's father; Lito's world spins out of control. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 5, 2015 What Is Human? Will learns more about his origins and the threat to his future; Wolfgang's actions catch up with him, even as his bond with Kala strengthens. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 5, 2015 Just Turn the Wheel and the Future Changes Riley's fate draws nearer; Capheus and Sun are put to the test; Wolfgang makes his boldest move yet. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 5, 2015 I Can't Leave Her With Riley in the hands of Whispers, all of the Sensates' skills are needed to give them any chance at survival. Details

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Sense8 — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, J. Michael Straczynski, Grant Hill
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2015
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