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  • 2015
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 2015
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix

Summary The sci-fi series from J. Michael Straczynski and the Wachowskis is about eight strangers (Freema Agyeman, Aml Ameen, Naveen Andrews, Doona Bae, Jamie Clayton, Tena Desae, Max Riemelt, and Brian J. Smith) who after a death discover they are emotionally and mentally connected to each other and must work together to save humanity and thems...

Created By: J. Michael Straczynski, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

  • 2015
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix
  • 2015
  • TV-MA
  • Netflix

Sense8

Season 1 Premiere: Jun 5, 2015
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 1,109 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary The sci-fi series from J. Michael Straczynski and the Wachowskis is about eight strangers (Freema Agyeman, Aml Ameen, Naveen Andrews, Doona Bae, Jamie Clayton, Tena Desae, Max Riemelt, and Brian J. Smith) who after a death discover they are emotionally and mentally connected to each other and must work together to save humanity and thems...

Created By: J. Michael Straczynski, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
66
69% Positive
22 Reviews
28% Mixed
9 Reviews
3% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 32 Critic Reviews
66
69% Positive
22 Reviews
28% Mixed
9 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review

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91
Jun 4, 2015
A fascinating, globe-trotting epic that still manages to feel very intimate.
By Vicki Hyman FULL REVIEW
83
Apr 26, 2017
Visually, it remains one of the most beautiful and dynamic series on Netflix’s roster. ... The show is always strongest when focused on the sensates working together.
By Liz Shannon Miller FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 1,109 User Ratings
8.1
81% Positive
900 Ratings
6% Mixed
70 Ratings
13% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 1,109 User Ratings
8.1
81% Positive
900 Ratings
6% Mixed
70 Ratings
13% Negative
139 Ratings

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10
Deviltherobot
Jan 20, 2022
One of the best shows I have seen. Very much ahead of its time. Even ahead now in 2022.
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10
razzmatazz
Jan 12, 2022
So beautiful! Hooked after 2 episodes. Great acting and representation. Emotional and fulfilling. Unusually good for a show on Netflix!
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80
Jun 5, 2015
Despite the lack of A-list Hollywood star power, the mysterious show boasts strong characters and compelling actors bringing them to life. And though the story sometimes meanders about like a child at play in a schoolyard, the premise holds enough intrigue to call viewers back to experience more.
By Deborah Day FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 5, 2015
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.
By Glenn Garvin FULL REVIEW
67
Jun 4, 2015
It's aiming for something big, and while these three episodes give me no idea if they can ultimately hit the mark, they're also more interesting than they have any right to be considering how incoherent so much of it is.
By Alan Sepinwall FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 3, 2015
A globe-spanning series that offers in ambition, action and visual panache what it lacks in coherence, fleshed-out characters and plausible dialogue.
By James Poniewozik FULL REVIEW
38
Jun 1, 2015
There are no casual touches in Sense8, and the Wachowskis' fashionable and unsurprising "fight the power" message meshes tediously with typical action beats that are further glossed over with said narrative parallels.
By Chuck Bowen FULL REVIEW
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10
Loke_Artemis
Dec 2, 2021
Actually is my favorite show, really great that all the characters aren't just cliches.
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6
Zumbie101
Oct 13, 2020
An interesting idea of a show about linked people and their abilites however the show pace feels very slow and due to its cancelleation the finale feels quite rushed. Well acted show set in numerous locations with different people and places.
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4
froglegs
Nov 24, 2020
Some very interesting ideas punctuated by frequent, annoying and on-the-nose anti-heteronormative intrusions. Yes, we get it, bigotry is bad.
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MrManga
Mar 28, 2020
No just no, a show to just avoid, i will give it 1 score as i manage to see atleast a few episodes before giving up but the show is at best mediocre in some regards, it seems like another of these show nowdays thats quickly thrown together to serve a small group of viewers, the show has no care for neither story, characthers or lore, just save yourself some time and watch something else.
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TheNewBorder
Jan 8, 2022
Just for kids. Nice propaganda LGTBQ+++++, Seriously. This series has no interest, typical and tasteless like many series.
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Production Company:
  • Anarchos Productions
  • Georgeville Television
  • Javelin Productions
  • Motion Picture Capital
  • Studio JMS
  • Unpronounceable Productions
Initial Release Date: Jun 5, 2015
Number of seasons: 2 Seasons
Rating: TV-MA
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Awards

GLAAD Media Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics
• 3 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 2 Nominations

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