Sense8

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 873 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 56 out of 873
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  1. 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
  2. ukusa
    Jun 20, 2018
    0
    Boring characters, bad writers....Nothing special.... I liken it to moving wallpaper.
  3. 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
  4. matrix19
    May 27, 2016
    10
    Amazing series that pushes so many boundaries.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. justinhenderson
    Jan 13, 2017
    5
    90% whining 10% story. The story part is entertaining though. I have only seen season one. Could do with a lot less banter. Characters over developed. Way too much filler crap. Would have made a great three part movie or something along those lines if it could be condensed.
  10. 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
  11. ossieschwul
    Jan 23, 2018
    1
    This is schlock. If you want to see LGBT issues handled with subtlety, complexity, and finesse, watch Max Riemelt in ‘Free Fall’. He’s a fine actor, and he’s wasted as a just one more cartoon cut-out in Sense 8. Or observe how gay issues are dealt with in the Israeli production ‘Out in the Dark’. That’s another good film that approaches LGBT issues with intellect and respect for theThis is schlock. If you want to see LGBT issues handled with subtlety, complexity, and finesse, watch Max Riemelt in ‘Free Fall’. He’s a fine actor, and he’s wasted as a just one more cartoon cut-out in Sense 8. Or observe how gay issues are dealt with in the Israeli production ‘Out in the Dark’. That’s another good film that approaches LGBT issues with intellect and respect for the viewer. Sense 8, however, is one of the clumsiest propaganda films that I have ever seen. Rather than generating sympathy for the LGBT community, I am convinced that the gay-bashing Westboro Baptist Church must have corroborated on this film. The clichés and heavy-handed condescension are utterly alienating. It will generate nothing but contempt for the LGBT community. It has the subtlety of Hitler’s blitzkrieg into Poland. And the ‘multi-cultural diversity’ is equally contrived and phony. I watched with the constant fear that the oh-so-perfectly-multi-cultural-multi-racial cast might suddenly come together and start singing “We Are the World”. There are a lot of good films and TV series that handle gay issues with grace, sophistication, and intelligence. This propaganda epic is more like a sledgehammer beating you over the head until your migraine makes you suicidal. I’ll take Leni Riefenstahl any day of the week over this inept polemic. Oh, and is there a science fiction plot in there somewhere? Really? I keep missing it. I can’t wait for ‘Free Fall 2’ to come out. Max Riemelt is too good for this maladroit indoctrination banality. I didn’t enjoy Sense Hate. That's all it will promote.… Expand
  12. Felindie
    Jul 15, 2019
    5
    So overrated, the plot is boring, the acting is weak, i don´t see nothing special here.
  13. Torc
    Jun 20, 2018
    3
    Would love to have rated it a 10, but since they pulled a Fox Firefly bonehead move and cancelled it, I have to say no.

    At the true end of season 2, Episode 11, there are a ton subplots going on. It ends in a big cliffhanger, and then they cancelled the show. They did a good job throwing us a bone with a 2 1/2 hour "wrapup" episode (the newly released episode 12), but it's still    Would love to have rated it a 10, but since they pulled a Fox Firefly bonehead move and cancelled it, I have to say no.

    At the true end of season 2, Episode 11, there are a ton subplots going on. It ends in a big cliffhanger, and then they cancelled the show.

    They did a good job throwing us a bone with a 2 1/2 hour "wrapup" episode (the newly released episode 12), but it's still rushed and only half satisfying. They basically had to cut all the subplots and just shoot for finishing up and making us feel nice.

    It did feel nice to have closure, but since this would have been one of the best shows ever made (most expensive as well, the reason they cancelled it), and it's now downgraded to an amazing show with half an ending, I can't really recommend it anymore.

    Too bad, Netflix would have had a powerhouse with this, now they just have a reason to point at Executives and tell them they are idiots.

    Firefly 2.0.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. 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!
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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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