Sense8 (2015)

Sense8 is a show that explores the connections between eight people who are psychically connected, for lack of a better description.

While high concept Sci Fi is difficult to follow, but every so often it is worth it.

Sense8 follows Lito (Miguel Angel Silvestre), Sun Bak (Doona Bae), Capheus (Aml Ameen), Nomi Marks (Jamie Clayton), Kala Dandekar (Tina Desai), Riley (Tuppence Middleton), Wolfgang (Max Reimelt) and Will Gorski (Brian J. Smith) as they discover their connection to each other.

The overarching group story is peppered with each of the characters individual stories. Each of these stories helps to develop both the character who the story focuses on as well as the world. I feel like I should attempt to review each of the stories individually. However, in the interest of time, I will restrain myself.

The highlight of the individual stories in my opinion is Litos as it builds a world of interesting and exciting characters. The low point of the individual stories is Wills. I feel that the reason for his individual story not clicking is that his character was designed for the overarching narrative.

The characters vary from interesting and fun (Lito and his story) to dull (Will). However, each of the characters feel like individuals, a sign of great writing. This sense of character even extends to the supporting characters, they are vibrant and help to build a lived in world.

Finally there is the villain, Mr. Whispers (Terrence Mann). Whispers is a very good, enigmatic villain. Throughout the series we learn very little about him, bar his methods and his first name. This makes for a great villain. One who we know to be afraid of without having that pesky humanity to make us feel sympathy for him.

His opposition is Jonas Maliki (Naveen Andrews), a man with a chequered pass who is atoning for his sins. This character plays a vital role, helping to kick off proceedings for this show.

Despite there being action in this series, it is not something that needs to be focused on. This is primarily a Sci Fi character drama, peppered with touching moments, some of which are karaoke based. This series is difficult to pin down as it covers such an array of genres.

For what was advertised as an action show, I found a far more riveting show instead. I recommend that people watch this show.

Number of Episodes: 12

Recommendation: Watch it.

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