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. antikus
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    This is not 12 episode show, it's a 12 hour long movie. If you cannot allocate time to watch the whole season, just do not start. You will regret it. This is why this show is on Netflix, so you can watch it in one weekend and not to wait for 2 months to get your answers.

    The first episodes are confusing. This is intentional. The authors want you to be confused, sorry. They want you to    This is not 12 episode show, it's a 12 hour long movie. If you cannot allocate time to watch the whole season, just do not start. You will regret it. This is why this show is on Netflix, so you can watch it in one weekend and not to wait for 2 months to get your answers.

    The first episodes are confusing. This is intentional. The authors want you to be confused, sorry. They want you to be as confused as the characters. You start getting your answers, when the characters are getting their answers. As they are getting their answers, they adjust, they learn to deal with the new connections, new abilities, new threats. The show is picking up its pace as it goes along. If B5 is any indication, there is going to be some serious action, but it will come in the future seasons.    … Expand
  2. zubarsky
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I don't want to give any spoilers, but I do think this show is great. I really like the acting, I like all the different locations, and even the accents. The characters are really likable. I am usually on the more negative side, and when I read review like mine, I think "moron." I just really like the show. Its not perfect, and I have a few issues but as I said before, I think it isI don't want to give any spoilers, but I do think this show is great. I really like the acting, I like all the different locations, and even the accents. The characters are really likable. I am usually on the more negative side, and when I read review like mine, I think "moron." I just really like the show. Its not perfect, and I have a few issues but as I said before, I think it is great. I keep rooting for them to work together.… Expand
  3. critic12345
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    I have never written a review before, but I had to for one simple reason. This is by far the best show I have ever seen. I'm not much for art, but this show is exactly that, a piece of art. It's harsh but the reality is the people who give this show negative reviews don't understand the deeper messages this show is attempting to portray to the masses.

    Interconnectivity, the self, love,    I have never written a review before, but I had to for one simple reason. This is by far the best show I have ever seen. I'm not much for art, but this show is exactly that, a piece of art. It's harsh but the reality is the people who give this show negative reviews don't understand the deeper messages this show is attempting to portray to the masses.

    Interconnectivity, the self, love, the problem with a world that lives unconscious. It is easy to study these things, but it's another thing to experience those states. That is exactly what this show does, it explores these different states and concepts in a symbolical way. And it's funny as **** haha.:) My hats go off to everyone who worked on that show-writers, directors, actors. They explored something far ahead of the masses understanding and helped people by introducing those concepts to the world.

    Most creative artwork i've ever seen. It's a show that makes you really feel, and the importance of feeling. Enjoy!    … Expand
  4. laurenhollys
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    really enjoyed it, fingers crossed for a season 2. I thought all the characters were well developed and realistic, I especially loved Sun and Nomi. The highlights of the series were when the members of the sense8 group met up and interacted with each other.
  5. marcjs28
    Jun 6, 2015
    6
    Well, it could have been better, less gay scenes and more action, but oh well, this is the way the wind blew in this series I guess.

    Now the artsy stuff, it needs to be toned down if they make a second season, because it really takes away from the story by trying to convey so much with just scenic vistas, facial expressions, and the situations of people with all the slow motion    Well, it could have been better, less gay scenes and more action, but oh well, this is the way the wind blew in this series I guess.

    Now the artsy stuff, it needs to be toned down if they make a second season, because it really takes away from the story by trying to convey so much with just scenic vistas, facial expressions, and the situations of people with all the slow motion displays.

    And the villain, ok, that looked like a grandpa from Connecticut or some professor trying to be break-bad all of a sudden, (Paging Walter White, Paging Heisenberg....). Just come on, gives us a super villain, hell my in-laws are better villains than that guy.

    But overall, I think it has promise, hopefully the 2nd season will be better.    … Expand
  6. RandleR
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Having watched to Episode 5 so far I love the way this is unfolding as the characters become aware of their connections. Patience is a virtue with this series , it gets better with each episode
  7. ejarn
    Jun 6, 2015
    1
    Dear Sense8 Writers:

    The energy used in an attempt to be socially relevant should have been spent on character development and plot coherence. The constant moralizing about gender and sexuality does not come across as cutting-edge social commentary, but as hackneyed, narcissistic moral preening. Can someone please find me a lesbian couple whose pillow talk includes the phrase, "happy    Dear Sense8 Writers:

    The energy used in an attempt to be socially relevant should have been spent on character development and plot coherence. The constant moralizing about gender and sexuality does not come across as cutting-edge social commentary, but as hackneyed, narcissistic moral preening. Can someone please find me a lesbian couple whose pillow talk includes the phrase, "happy pride." Does no one proof this drivel before it goes into production? The only explanation for the average score on metacritic is that, apparently, many mainstream reviewers resonate with some of this pretentiousness.    … Expand
  8. Chris-Thirteen
    Jun 6, 2015
    9
    Really enjoyed this. Yes its slow at the start, it is a complicated premise, but it is worth investing the time.The all in one go Netflix roll out supports different types of tv shows. So many US shows the fear is of being cancelled mid first season stifles them. netflix is great in letting a whole season get out. I like the diversity in the show. If they don't like that watch NCISReally enjoyed this. Yes its slow at the start, it is a complicated premise, but it is worth investing the time.The all in one go Netflix roll out supports different types of tv shows. So many US shows the fear is of being cancelled mid first season stifles them. netflix is great in letting a whole season get out. I like the diversity in the show. If they don't like that watch NCIS Milwaukee or CSI Phoenix (yawn). The thing that sticks out with this show is the cinematic feel, and wonderful locations, it is high quality. Beyond that its a scifi show, not shocking given its producers. Similarities with Heroes and Touch abound.

    Professional reviewers are so used to damning a series after a few episodes, they should accept the Netflix model is more complicated. How many good books start of slow? Sense8 is a quality TV show, my thanks to Netflix. Keep up the good work please.    … Expand
  9. CartoonHead
    Jun 6, 2015
    0
    I could only stand the first episode, and that was straining me to my limited. Starts off well enough, after 30 minutes though it is painfully obvious it was going to be chock full of 'thoughtful and ambient' musical interludes and sweeping camera work.

    Can't really add anything else apart from saying it is style over substance and people who say they like it are like the fools in the    I could only stand the first episode, and that was straining me to my limited. Starts off well enough, after 30 minutes though it is painfully obvious it was going to be chock full of 'thoughtful and ambient' musical interludes and sweeping camera work.

    Can't really add anything else apart from saying it is style over substance and people who say they like it are like the fools in the story of the Emperors new clothes. Boring tripe.    … Expand
  10. mag111
    Jun 6, 2015
    10
    very positively surprised Sense8, beginning is slow but from episode 5 is getting better and better and the last 2 ep are brilliant, there is a perfect balance between action, character development, comedy (not much comedy but it's placed perfectly)
  11. Bo33y
    Jun 6, 2015
    3
    Typical Flix has great idea's reading better on paper.

    Ordinary people with extraordinary personalities, in extraordinary locations, compenstating for the lack of SYFI. Granted showing many mixed cultures, themes, however some of these are incredibly convoluted within a lot of ficton. Annoyingly the lack of SYFI, because any emphasis is focusing entirely on the characters, not much of    Typical Flix has great idea's reading better on paper.

    Ordinary people with extraordinary personalities, in extraordinary locations, compenstating for the lack of SYFI. Granted showing many mixed cultures, themes, however some of these are incredibly convoluted within a lot of ficton. Annoyingly the lack of SYFI, because any emphasis is focusing entirely on the characters, not much of a problem if there was more of a story behind driving them. rather than any hipster trends.

    Can pratically see season two, there are 8 lets kill a few, focusing on the other elements which haven't been given much thought, the pursuers, compensating, for all those 5 minutes of action found in each episode with the incredibly bad soundtracks played during that pacing.

    In truth I watched 1 and half episodes before fastfowarding watched parts of later episodes and the ending, it was naff

    The day Matrix + Babylon 5 equals "Touch" is the day I Firestarter

    Avoid    … Expand
  12. quincytheodore
    Jun 6, 2015
    8
    Interesting theme of colorful connection between eclectic lives. Sense8 is immense in its scale, showcasing multitude of characters from different walks of life. A bizarre woman gives the vision of herself to many unrelated people, who ultimately begin to see and feel things occurring in the others' places. Its broad variety of personalities is introduced with gorgeous visual, switchingInteresting theme of colorful connection between eclectic lives. Sense8 is immense in its scale, showcasing multitude of characters from different walks of life. A bizarre woman gives the vision of herself to many unrelated people, who ultimately begin to see and feel things occurring in the others' places. Its broad variety of personalities is introduced with gorgeous visual, switching from one corner of the globe to the next continuously.

    Cinematography ensures that each character has their own respective flair, from the urban Chicago police to the Korean executive lady. This approach engages the viewers as subtle visual and audio cues collide with each other. Color ambiance shifts while the background music or ticking sound interrupts their senses. This is a fascinating concept to portray as they might find solace, anxiety or at least curiosity in the peculiar bond.

    It takes advantage of the cultural contrast to deliver lively and personal story of the cast. They are fortunately adequately interesting as they go through respective issue in their lives. Acting is pretty good throughout, which is crucial because the premise demands all of them need to be balanced instead of relying solely on one strong performance. The pace is properly fast, with focus on transition and proportional development.

    The main concerns are the expected longer time to build up and its use heavily controversial themes. As the title suggests, the show invests in multiple perspectives, which understandably might take a while to fully develop all the characters. It also dabbles in serious subjects such as religion, tradition as well as homosexual rights. One of those could be taken the wrong way if it's presented indelicately, though it shouldn't pose much problem, considering the fictitious nature of the show.

    Granting perspectives of myriad characters in their own vibrant worlds while also featuring a good mystery, Sense8 should be a delightful present to many.    … Expand
  13. MrRan
    Jun 5, 2015
    5
    OMG ... what is this show.. The very 10 minutes were so good, I was hooked... then, every second after that was straight awful. God awful.. There was no focus.
  14. Knighthawk81
    Jun 5, 2015
    5
    The Wachowskis are known for their innovative storytelling and visual style. But if you took the original "Matrix" film out of their resume, it would be a mixed bag. That's certainly true of the pilot for "Sense8," which touches on familiar tropes from their recent work, intimates there's a large, inter-connected framework, but never really provides any concrete answers or direction in itsThe Wachowskis are known for their innovative storytelling and visual style. But if you took the original "Matrix" film out of their resume, it would be a mixed bag. That's certainly true of the pilot for "Sense8," which touches on familiar tropes from their recent work, intimates there's a large, inter-connected framework, but never really provides any concrete answers or direction in its 66-minutes. Maybe this will be a good show, and it's certainly original, but you can't glean much from this hot mess of a pilot.… Expand
  15. BogKid
    Jun 5, 2015
    5
    I have seen only the first episode of "Sense8". Now I know that it is a bit unfair to review a show from such limited exposure, but I also feel that it is valid since those viewers who do not like the first episode are unlikely to continue farther into the series. I am close to being in that group.

    The first episode was one long, long teaser letting you try to find out what the heck    I have seen only the first episode of "Sense8". Now I know that it is a bit unfair to review a show from such limited exposure, but I also feel that it is valid since those viewers who do not like the first episode are unlikely to continue farther into the series. I am close to being in that group.

    The first episode was one long, long teaser letting you try to find out what the heck is going on here. OK, it becomes somewhat clear that there is a psychic connection among these eight people and Darryl Hanna's character is the connection. I really don't need "obvious" in my TV (or download) shows, but this first episode carried obscurity a bit too far. I will go on, hoping this begins to make some sense(8) and I will carefully up-date my comments after I've given the show a fair trial.    … Expand
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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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