Sense8

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 5, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 873 Ratings

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  1. Nkp
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Thank you all, who have taken part in making this project. It made me laugh and cry so many times. I will not talk about science accuracy but human life. I am ready to tell, no, scream about it to the whole world. The series every person must watch to understand the purity of life, aims, and judgements. There are to words in any language to describe my admiration. Thank you to the moon and back!
  2. Chris725364
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    WATCH IT!!!! it's amazing if you're an open-minded person.... if your someone who holds conservative values though this show definitely isn't for you, but it's your loss for this show is amazing
  3. MuffinManDrury
    Aug 16, 2017
    8
    A technical paragon - expertly edited, directed and scored - that teems with mature, socially pertinent themes. Boasting an extraordinarily thoughtful narrative, Sense8 showcases exquisite acting and authentic chemistry, which unfortunately does not always extend to the supporting cast. The writing, though frequently evocative, occasionally devolves into lame self-indulgence. However,A technical paragon - expertly edited, directed and scored - that teems with mature, socially pertinent themes. Boasting an extraordinarily thoughtful narrative, Sense8 showcases exquisite acting and authentic chemistry, which unfortunately does not always extend to the supporting cast. The writing, though frequently evocative, occasionally devolves into lame self-indulgence. However, Straczynski and the Wachowski's have produced a well-paced, unique show, emblematic of a necessary objection to social and cultural norms.… Expand
  4. insert_here
    Jul 8, 2017
    10
    This is the best show on tv bar none. Another reviewer, Ejarn, complains that there is no character development. Apparently he/she can't get past what he/she believes is moralizing about gender and sexuality. I'm not sure what show he is watching but it certainly is not Sense8. Each of the 8 main characters has a fully developed story line that also connects to the bigger picture. It'sThis is the best show on tv bar none. Another reviewer, Ejarn, complains that there is no character development. Apparently he/she can't get past what he/she believes is moralizing about gender and sexuality. I'm not sure what show he is watching but it certainly is not Sense8. Each of the 8 main characters has a fully developed story line that also connects to the bigger picture. It's surprising that he/she can write coherent senetences but not be able to follow this superb storyline. I suggest he/she stick to Grey's Anatomy or NCIS.… Expand
  5. KevinJM
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    A beautiful and gripping version of our world, focused on a group of very different individuals, with different nationalities and preferences, coming together to survive life's perils. and achieve something good. Admittedly a slow build, but setting up these 8 lead characters makes the rest of the journey so incredibly engaging - time well spent. There are scenes in there that couldA beautiful and gripping version of our world, focused on a group of very different individuals, with different nationalities and preferences, coming together to survive life's perils. and achieve something good. Admittedly a slow build, but setting up these 8 lead characters makes the rest of the journey so incredibly engaging - time well spent. There are scenes in there that could probably rival game of thrones in how much they grip /shock you, but despite the reference this is no dark depressing world, but one full of hope, positivity and acceptance. Never have I felt so great and so full of terror in a short space of time (the hanging scene anyone?). If you are open minded and believe in the world coming together, and love great characters and awesome visuals, this show will literally rock your world.… Expand
  6. BBGomes
    Jun 4, 2017
    10
    AMAZING piece! I absolutely love the way it integrates a general approach on such different people and places. It's very global and each one of us can relate to at least one of the characters. It's full of excitement, the season 2 is a thrilling experience! I simply love it.
  7. diegonelli
    Jun 2, 2017
    9
    such an interesting show!! so i started it a days ago and they cancel it now, wow, that is bad luck. it kinda stopped me from watching it but meh, i still will, i want to see how it ends. i really like how diverse it is, with people from all backgrounds around the world!
  8. erajacob3
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    This show is one of the best shows on Netflix! It is unacceptable that the cancelled it. This is a vibrant, diverse and out of the world show , whose story deserves to be told. Season 2 ended with such a cliffhanger that we deserve to know what happens to the Sensates and how they deal with all that is going on around them. It is a real show that concurs with the current political andThis show is one of the best shows on Netflix! It is unacceptable that the cancelled it. This is a vibrant, diverse and out of the world show , whose story deserves to be told. Season 2 ended with such a cliffhanger that we deserve to know what happens to the Sensates and how they deal with all that is going on around them. It is a real show that concurs with the current political and social climate of the world. This show deserves better. Netflix please pick it up again and let them finish the story!
    It has everything one show needs - different cultures, different sexualities, love and self preservation! Please bring it back!    … Expand
  9. eva3si0n
    Jun 2, 2017
    8
    Sense8 differs from the majority of modern series in the plot. Here not 1 and not 2 active actions in a plot, and whole 8! Each character is well registered by screenwriters, at everyone the world and the life. The tie is untwisted very slowly, only to the middle of the first season. To understand motives of the main antagonist it turns out only closer to the season final. But WhispersSense8 differs from the majority of modern series in the plot. Here not 1 and not 2 active actions in a plot, and whole 8! Each character is well registered by screenwriters, at everyone the world and the life. The tie is untwisted very slowly, only to the middle of the first season. To understand motives of the main antagonist it turns out only closer to the season final. But Whispers simply cool antagonist. And as for LGBT content, there is a lot of it, very much there is even a lot of.… Expand
  10. monsterdre
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Fantastic show, so diverse, amazing cast, writing superb, emotions high. deep things happen. i love it!!!!
    Cant recomment this enough to people. Please give it a chance if you havent!
  11. Gsnickers
    May 27, 2017
    8
    A show that, while spends it's entire first season doing much need world building, manages to almost never slow down. I was surprised that I liked the show and all 8 title characters, I can't think of a show where I didn't have an issue with at least one character where I felt myself wanting to fast forward or just not pay attention. Simply not the case here, I couldn't stop watching thisA show that, while spends it's entire first season doing much need world building, manages to almost never slow down. I was surprised that I liked the show and all 8 title characters, I can't think of a show where I didn't have an issue with at least one character where I felt myself wanting to fast forward or just not pay attention. Simply not the case here, I couldn't stop watching this show! The writing was a little campy sometimes, mainly the Nomi and Aminata's scenes, I just couldn't get over how campy their love was, but it was love regardless, so I put up with it because they're both so badass. There was a lot things about how the senate's connections work that were hard to understand at first, but by the end of the season, once we saw it in action, there was no denying how cool this show is, and how much potential it has as a series. Seeing it renewed for season two was a relief after the shows fate was up in the air there for a few months, but thanks to a strong twitter campaign, the show's second season is streaming right now!… Expand
  12. Kaija207
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Love this series! Already can't wait for the next season. I never write reviews but had to for this series. First of all it is hard to find anything these days that isn't somewhat predictable. Sense8 is not predictable at all. You do have to pay attention especially in the beginning. I love the fact that this crosses so many walks of life. There are so many high impact scenes that ILove this series! Already can't wait for the next season. I never write reviews but had to for this series. First of all it is hard to find anything these days that isn't somewhat predictable. Sense8 is not predictable at all. You do have to pay attention especially in the beginning. I love the fact that this crosses so many walks of life. There are so many high impact scenes that I find myself on the verge of tears often. (I know, sappy). But it shows the impact that the series has. There is something here for everyone especially the open minded...… Expand
  13. scottNatlanta
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    At first it was a little confusing. I think a little more back story would have helped, but as you moved forward into more episodes you really started to root for some of the characters. You could see that people from different parts of the world in so many different circumstances had something to add to each other that seemed to make them more "whole". I found the further along theAt first it was a little confusing. I think a little more back story would have helped, but as you moved forward into more episodes you really started to root for some of the characters. You could see that people from different parts of the world in so many different circumstances had something to add to each other that seemed to make them more "whole". I found the further along the episodes went the more compelling it became. I am looking forward to seeing the rest of season 2.… Expand
  14. Edduardo20
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    My only problem with the series is that the eight protagonists should have the same relevance and time in camera and episodes. For example, Kala and Lito are the least coexisting with the rest, only to the end.
    And too much is given to others, when the eights should be of equal importance. Especially Christmas and in only two hours they managed to solve this problem very well, everyone    My only problem with the series is that the eight protagonists should have the same relevance and time in camera and episodes. For example, Kala and Lito are the least coexisting with the rest, only to the end.
    And too much is given to others, when the eights should be of equal importance. Especially Christmas and in only two hours they managed to solve this problem very well, everyone has their moment in the screen and the interplay between the eights is more fluid and natural.
    I hope that the second season will be as good as the Christmas special.    … Expand
  15. night4
    Jan 6, 2017
    7
    It's pretty decent, but there's way too many "main" characters. 5 would be about the absolute maximum.

    Also, it blatantly panders to specific demographics with the characters. It feels like a straight person wrote all the gay stuff and got it way, way wrong.
  16. scarymoviefan
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    A beautiful journey with a mysterious beginning, positive lgbtq+ representation, and a story line that got me hooked into the first couple of episodes!
  17. publictaste
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    This was one of the best show in 2015. As for metacritic, you should ban those that *always* give bad critic on a very well appreciated show by the pubic. I fell like i am in the 1970's and 1980's when most of the critics were done by gay (it was fashion during a few decades), but they didn't represent the public taste (including gay), its usually some snob people that think the know whatsThis was one of the best show in 2015. As for metacritic, you should ban those that *always* give bad critic on a very well appreciated show by the pubic. I fell like i am in the 1970's and 1980's when most of the critics were done by gay (it was fashion during a few decades), but they didn't represent the public taste (including gay), its usually some snob people that think the know whats best for us. Thank God TV and TV guide now uses ordinary reporter and of course not the main anchor (mostly well educated but snob). By doing so, you will get a result that really reflect public taste.… Expand
  18. Kar_Rwen
    Jul 25, 2016
    10
    Original, interesting, diverse and thrilling; all qualities that are much needed in a modern television series and ones that Sense8 has managed to incorporate into this extraordinarily produced and well performed piece of art.
  19. Crocsx
    Jul 20, 2016
    8
    Sense8 got a very interesting story and a catching main plot. The image and the characters are very well made and each story is interesting and they have a very accurate cultural background. You really start to like every character and their everyday life (very different for each of them) is incredible well made.

    But sadly, it take 7 episode for it to really start, I found everything    Sense8 got a very interesting story and a catching main plot. The image and the characters are very well made and each story is interesting and they have a very accurate cultural background. You really start to like every character and their everyday life (very different for each of them) is incredible well made.

    But sadly, it take 7 episode for it to really start, I found everything very very very slow until the episode 7 where things start to get very interesting and the main plot FINALLY progress. Because yes, during 7 episode, nothing happens exepect in their individual story, and i think it's a bit to much to waste 7 episode out of 12 only to setup the background.It's (i think) a bit to much LGBT friendly, which is not bad, i have nothing against, but it's like everywhere all the time, it's like a big propaganda and sometimes it's useless...

    But he definitely deserve a view.    … Expand
  20. matrix19
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Amazing series that pushes so many boundaries.
  21. Rex2G
    Apr 27, 2016
    10
    Simply put, Sense8 is one of the best TV Shows I ever saw. One of the few where I got to deeply care about the characters. The pilot may be a bit slow for a setup episode, but the rewards you get by watching it through are more than worth your patience.
  22. Ming120
    Jan 20, 2016
    8
    The premise of this show is that you have 8 people, from different walks of life, and living in different places on the planet, being able to experience each others' feelings, share each others' skills, take over each others' bodies, and basically experience life from each others' perspective. Oh, and they are being hunted because of this.

    This premise creates a relatively interesting    The premise of this show is that you have 8 people, from different walks of life, and living in different places on the planet, being able to experience each others' feelings, share each others' skills, take over each others' bodies, and basically experience life from each others' perspective. Oh, and they are being hunted because of this.

    This premise creates a relatively interesting story that will undoubtedly be filled with various plot holes and things that can simply be described as stupid. And I feel that Sense8 is exactly this: it is interesting, yet filled with holes.

    Some of the strong points of this season is that it is filled with interesting characters with fascinating character developments. The comedy, the action, the politics, and multitude of protagonists, and the unique presentation gives this show an artistic flair that I don't see too often. It is an honestly intriguing series that I find entertaining, that that is why I would give it a solid 8/10.

    But yeah, some areas are blatantly stupid. Sometimes it seems as though the motivations and feelings of each of the protagonists are disjointed, where there is just no plausible reason for them to help each other at any given time, or do what they need to do. Some characters are helplessly emotional one moment, and ridiculously assertive the next, or simply both simultaneously.

    All said and done though, it was entertaining enough to recommend it, and I do look forward to seeing the next season.    … Expand
  23. Diegohn
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    I liked this first season in general. My view: very good original idea (not wisely exploited), but quite simple / cliched storylines of the individual characters, especially the Mexican soap opera actor (by the way, I am Spanish and it was somehow curious hearing Miguel Ángel Silvestre speak in English, I certainly wondered why they would choose a Spaniard to play a Mexican, when MexicoI liked this first season in general. My view: very good original idea (not wisely exploited), but quite simple / cliched storylines of the individual characters, especially the Mexican soap opera actor (by the way, I am Spanish and it was somehow curious hearing Miguel Ángel Silvestre speak in English, I certainly wondered why they would choose a Spaniard to play a Mexican, when Mexico has over 100 million people... though he is quite famous in Spain, this is just a minor detail :-) ). As I am a language freak myself, it was a bit disappointing not hearing more Swahili, Korean, German, Hindi, Spanish... it's not necessary to fill the series with subtitles, but a little more local flavor would have been great, given that this is such an original plot (OK, too fantastic and forced sometimes, but that's what I expect in a series). Anyway there are a few remarkable and funny moments; my favorite characters are Nomi and Amanita, the former has some moving performances (and a beautiful voice), the latter is truly an angel. Naveen gives viewers a connection to Lost, a good wink since I think Lost and Fringe fans can enjoy this series. I can recommend it in spite of the shortcomings... the mix of world locations is a plus. In addition, I can figure out that further episodes will be more interesting because of the natural evolution of the plot that can lead to more interesting situations among the characters.… Expand
  24. JPG
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    Finally the Wachowski brothers are able to move their morass of ideas to a series that is understood and whose plots have a coherent and human sense. I suspect that is not his merit as this have not succeeded in any of his films, except "Matrix" . I think that is a credit to the third leg, J. Michael Straczynski. An exceptional type who knows how well the corals casts of many characters,Finally the Wachowski brothers are able to move their morass of ideas to a series that is understood and whose plots have a coherent and human sense. I suspect that is not his merit as this have not succeeded in any of his films, except "Matrix" . I think that is a credit to the third leg, J. Michael Straczynski. An exceptional type who knows how well the corals casts of many characters, giving each its role. Excellent creative team that made ​​the three. I pray to the gods to ask for help in writing the next trilogy of "Matrix" , but we will see us heading for a series of spectacular films meaningless, as happened with Parts 2 and 3 of " Matrix" . Thanks J. Michael Straczynski , you've managed to put ground roots and the crazy ideas Wachowsky brothers. The result is exceptional .… Expand
  25. bernadette
    Nov 20, 2015
    10
    Simply because it is unique! No show on this planet is like that. There may be some things, which some one does not like, but overall it is a perfect as it is! It sets a new standard for tv shows.
  26. StatlerWaldorf
    Oct 27, 2015
    8
    Sense8, while only a season in, has already beat Lost for “Best Character-Dependent Scifi Mystery”. Not bad, Sense8. Can I call you Sense8? Am I pronouncing that right? Lost’s problem was a bloated cast of frustrating characters taking up hours upon hours of space while the only compelling thing, the mystery, idled until stalling out. Sense8 has the opposite problem. A cast of interestingSense8, while only a season in, has already beat Lost for “Best Character-Dependent Scifi Mystery”. Not bad, Sense8. Can I call you Sense8? Am I pronouncing that right? Lost’s problem was a bloated cast of frustrating characters taking up hours upon hours of space while the only compelling thing, the mystery, idled until stalling out. Sense8 has the opposite problem. A cast of interesting characters you’re compelled to explore before the damn mystery comes and takes everything over. When Upstream Color came out it was tough to handle emotionally—all those amazing scifi concepts dealt on an art film and left unexplored, certainly lost to memory. But then Sense8 comes in and steals like a third of the movie and makes it feel fresh enough to stand on its own and finally explore some of that awesome material! Way to Mr. Robot that **** Sense8. Like Mr. Robot it requires a lot of suspension of disbelief but rewards you for your cooperation. Once you accept the ridiculous turns the only sad part left is the pacing. When you think about it, the idea of a show about a meta-organism is probably the best postmodern premise you could have. The potential for exploring next step evolution as cultural evolution in which individuals are elevated through sharing and reconciling of difference and experience—that’s maybe the most timely and uplifting story one could tell. Halfway in though, you get the old G-men plot. It’s cool but it does a disservice to what the development of the meta-organism could have been. There’s a lot of good material that will probably never get explored unless season 2 steps back and slows down, which will almost definitely not happen. Lito’s story is a good example of how the rest should have been plotted.… Expand
  27. magahmendes
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    Best show ever! I watched everything in one day, every episode gets better and better, I'm so excited for season 2!!!! Good production, great actors and performances and AWESOME story and message!!!!!!!! My favorite show ever! Thank you sense8!!!!!!!
  28. Carthradge
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Best show I have ever watched, and I don't mean that lightly.

    Only bad part is if you're not comfortable with in your face homosexuality. It doesn't bother me (don't enjoy it myself , so I just look away).
  29. Jeroen15
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    although it has a slow start sense 8 is very addictive, only made more interesting by its incredibly diverse pool of characters, a great thing about this show is that it doesn't fit into any genre, its its own genre, i do not recommend this show to anyone who is anti-gay for the show is very LGBT oriented
  30. preshlen
    Aug 24, 2015
    10
    if anyone find it late to "get going" after episode 6, check out the widely acclaimed Game of Thrones, which got going after season 3 ... give it time. Lets at least hope it will not become another "arrow" ..
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Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: David Sims
    May 9, 2017
    80
    It can lead to indulgent storytelling, but in the case of a series like Sense8, real artistry, too.
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  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Emily VanDerWerff
    Jun 11, 2015
    70
    Sense8 is a show forever trapped between two things--its core artistic impulses and its need to over-explain everything that happens within its confines. That makes it at once beautiful and maddening, either a complete travesty or a whacked-out masterpiece--and sometimes both in the same scene.
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  3. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    Jun 5, 2015
    70
    The ultimate paradox of Sense8 is that it can give away so little about its ultimate destination in three hours of screen time, and still be seductive enough to make hour four an attractive proposition.
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