Sense8 Reviews - Metacritic (original) (raw)
SummaryThe 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 themselves fro... Read More
Season 1 Premiere:
Jun 5, 2015
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69% Positive
22 Reviews
28% Mixed
9 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
Jun 4, 2015
A fascinating, globe-trotting epic that still manages to feel very intimate.
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.
83% Positive
916 Ratings
7% Mixed
72 Ratings
11% Negative
119 Ratings
Jun 1, 2024
this is one of my favorite shows of all time. I've researched many times, it really speaks to my soul. the first few episodes are a little slow setting up the plot but once you get in, you get in deep!
Jan 20, 2022
One of the best shows I have seen. Very much ahead of its time. Even ahead now in 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 12, 2022
So beautiful! Hooked after 2 episodes. Great acting and representation. Emotional and fulfilling. Unusually good for a show on Netflix!
Dec 2, 2021
Actually is my favorite show, really great that all the characters aren't just cliches.
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.
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.
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.
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
GLAAD Media Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Dorian Film Awards
• 3 Nominations
International Online Cinema Awards (INOCA)
• 3 Nominations