Review Sense8 (2015)

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Sense8 (a play on the word sensate /ˈsɛnseɪt/) is an American science fiction drama web television series created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski for Netflix.

The production companies behind Sense8 include the Wachowskis' Anarchos Productions (replaced by Lana and her wife's Venus Castina Productions in the second season), Straczynski's Studio JMS, and Georgeville Television, with Unpronounceable Productions having been set up specifically for this show.

The show's first season introduced a multinational ensemble cast, with Aml Ameen, Doona Bae, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton, Max Riemelt, Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Brian J. Smith portraying eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become "sensates"; human beings who are mentally and emotionally linked. Freema Agyeman, Terrence Mann, Anupam Kher, Naveen Andrews and Daryl Hannah also star.

In the second season Toby Onwumere replaces Ameen.

The show aims to explore subjects that its creators feel have not been emphasized in many science fiction shows to date, such as politics, identity, sexuality, gender and religion.

Each episode of Sense8 was written by the Wachowskis and Straczynski in the first season; in the second season, Lilly Wachowski took a break from the show, and the scripts were written by just Lana Wachowski and Straczynski.

Most of the episodes of the two seasons were directed by the Wachowskis (or just Lana, in the second season), with the remainder being divided between their frequent collaborators James McTeigue, Tom Tykwer and Dan Glass.

Lilly's break during the second season marked the first time in the sisters' career that they did not work together as a writing and directing unit.

Sense8 was filmed almost entirely on location in a multitude of cities around the world.

The first season, consisting of 12 episodes, became available for streaming on Netflix on June 5, 2015, and was met with generally favorable critical reception.

It became notable for its presentation of LGBTQ characters and themes, winning the GLAAD Media Awardfor Outstanding Drama Series.

It has also been recognized with a Location Managers Guild award for its use of locations as an integral part of the story, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.

Netflix released the first episode of the second season, a two-hour Christmas special, on December 23, 2016; the remaining 10 episodes of the season were released on May 5, 2017.

The season was met with positive critical reception.

On June 1, 2017, Netflix announced that they had cancelled the series, despite preliminary negotiations with the cast for a third season.

However, on June 29, 2017, it was announced that due to strong support from the fans, a two-hour series finale would air in 2018.

 

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Netflix Revives “Sense8” For A Series Finale





Bowing to both fan pressure and the obvious sense of having an original series with a proper ending, Netflix will be moving forward with a one-off, two-hour finale episode of the recently cancelled “Sense8”.

The sci-fi series, from the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski, was abruptly axed after two seasons – despite ending on a cliffhanger.

Now, in the form of a letter from co-creator Lana Wachowski posted on Netflix’s official social media channels, it has been revealed that the show will be back for a double episode that will wrap up the show’s narrative.

The “Sense8” finale is expected to air sometime next year.

 

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After the extreme let down that it was canceled, Im happy we get at least some sort of ending.

 

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I had been wanting to catch this, just because it looked interesting. Then, through the magic of Tumblr, I came across a lovely scene involving Freema Agyeman. For that alone, this show should get multiple awards.

 

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xHamster Wants To Produce “Sense8” S3





In one of the most unexpected, but not entirely crazy bits of news this week, pornography hub xHamster has offered to take over production of the Netflix series “Sense8”.

The sci-fi drama, about eight people whose minds are interconnected, was famously cancelled and then revived for a two-hour finale which will go into production shortly ahead of a premiere next year.

Alex Hawkins, xHamster vice president, wrote to Lilly and Lana Wachowski in an open letter to plead the site’s case:

“We’re not talking about a parody, or something less than, but an actual revival of the series. xHamster is currently one of the most trafficked websites on the internet. We get more visitors daily than The New York Times, ESPN or the Daily Mail. In short, we have the eyeballs, and the revenue. Unlike with Netflix, you wouldn’t be competing for part of our production budget – it would be yours.”

The site goes on to say they understand “the interconnectedness of sexualities across boundaries” and talk about their history of fighting for the rights of sexual speech and non-normative sexuality, sex workers rights, speaking against repressive anti-LGBTQ laws, and promoting sex ed in public schools.

Speaking with GQ, Hawkins says the filmmakers wouldn’t be limited in terms of explicitness, but it would be up to them how much they show:

“Sense8 is already a very sex-forward show, but I do think that it could be more explicit. But really, that’s up to the Wachowskis and the actors. We just want to be a platform for their vision.”

He also imagines the series as a more user-driven experience with one possibility being offering viewers the option of alternate cuts:

“Some viewers may want to see more aggressive, extended versions of the sex scenes, while others may find them slow-moving. On a platform like ours, it’s really easy to give people options.”

Scoff all you like, but porn sites have amongst the best samples of user data offering insight into viewing habits and preferences. As Hawkins adds in the letter: “Five years ago, people laughed at the idea of Netflix producing original series.”

Two seasons of “Sense8” are currently streaming on Netflix with the two-hour finale planned to stream next year.

 

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