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[GK86]

One gunshot, one death, one moment out of time that irrevocably links eight minds in disparate parts of the world, putting them in each other's lives, each other's secrets, and in terrible danger. Ordinary people suddenly reborn as "Sensates."

Release date: December 23rd.

How long is it? It is a two-hour special.

When does Season 2 come out? 10 episodes come out May 5th 2017.

Links:

• Trailer
• Happy Holidays from Lana Wachowski
• Recap of S1 (spoilers, duh)

Reviews:

Cast (the links are character trailers from S1):

Naveen Andrews as Jonas, Brian J. Smith as Will, Tuppence Middleton as Riley

Toby Onwumere as Capheus, Bae Doona as Sun, Miguel Ángel Silvestre as Lito

Tina Desai as Kala, Max Riemelt as Wolfgang, Jamie Clayton as Nomi

Freema Agyeman as Neets, Terrence Mann as Whispers, Daryl Hannah as Angelica

Promo photos:

 

[Joeku]

How long is it? It is a two-hour special.

Oh man.

 

[Platy]

He bad production
He got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard
He one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knees
Hold you in his armchair
You can feel his disease

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I'm very much looking forward to this.

 

[Santiako]

I'll miss the original Capheus Van Damme, he had such great energy.

 

[Palmer_v1]

"It's time to come together."

Indeed.

 

[Kurdel]

I saw this on Facebook today and lost my shit, such a wonderful surprise for me!

 

[Palmer_v1]

I'll miss the original Capheus Van Damme, he had such great energy.

What happened to the other actor?

 

[GK86]

What happened to the other actor?

I don't think they ever said why he left.

 

[Bucca]

Does this take place outside of the main canon?

Cuz shouldn't Will still be asleep or in an induced coma or w/e so that Whispers doesn't know where they are?

 

[Platy]

Does this take place outside of the main canon?

Cuz shouldn't Will still be asleep or in an induced coma or w/e so that Whispers doesn't know where they are?

No, this counts as episode 1 and 2 of the second season ... so chances are they will explain the whole Will thing

 

[Bucca]

No, this counts as episode 1 and 2 of the second season ... so chances are they will explain the whole Will thing

Ah I see, thanks

 

[GK86]

No, this counts as episode 1 and 2 of the second season ... so chances are they will explain the whole Will thing

Where did you read this?

Under the YT trailer:

Sense8 is back with a 2-hour Christmas Special event, coming to Netflix December 23.

The story continues May, 5 2017 with 10 new episodes.

And I think this takes place outside of the main canon.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Oh how I've missed you, Sense8.

Edit: Oh damn. Just remembered I go out of town on the 23rd. Will have to catch this when I get back.

 

[StudioTan]

Really looking forward to this!

I don't think they ever said why he left.

If I recall it had something to do with his attitude towards trans people. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. He was great in the role though.

 

[Platy]

Where did you read this?

That is what I got from impressions from impressions from people that saw scenes from the christmas special on Brazilian Comic Con ... but the only thing they confirmed was

Spoiler

a big orgy, this time with EVERYONE

, a scene with

Spoiler

wofgang and sun switch for a fight

and a

Spoiler

"very special cameo"

BUT there is this tweet

https://twitter.com/sense8/status/805173356437893124

 

[GK86]

I guess you are right. I kept reading it as Xmas special and then S2 premieres in May.

Now I don't know if I want to watch this.

 

[Platy]

Now I don't know if I want to watch this.

I know you mean "so far away from may" but it is fun to see the creator of the OT saying they will not watch said tv/movie/special xD

 

[oipic]

So very much looking forward to this.

If I recall it had something to do with his attitude towards trans people. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. He was great in the role though.

I may be wrong, but I believe Jamie Clayton has since shot down the theory that Aml Ameen's departure was related to transphobia/intolerance, or anything of the sort.

 

[Bucca]

but the only thing they confirmed was

Spoiler

a big orgy, this time with EVERYONE

god bless

 

[GK86]

If I recall it had something to do with his attitude towards trans people. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. He was great in the role though.

I may be wrong, but I believe Jamie Clayton has since shot down the theory that Aml Ameen's departure was related to transphobia/intolerance, or anything of the sort.

There was another report that said it was creative differences. He wanted to take the character one way, and the Wachowskis wanted him to stay true to the material.

I know you mean "so far away from may" but it is fun to see the creator of the OT saying they will not watch said tv/movie/special xD

Lol really far. Already been waiting a year and a half for Sense8. Now we get a tease and gotta wait another five months.

 

[StudioTan]

I may be wrong, but I believe Jamie Clayton has since shot down the theory that Aml Ameen's departure was related to transphobia/intolerance, or anything of the sort.

Well that's good then. I just remember the story going round when it was first announced.

 

[KarmaCow]

After Marco Polo got 86'd, I'm worried that Netflix is using this Christmas special as a canary in the coal mine to decide whether or not to cancel the show. I have to imagine that this is now the most expensive show all around that Netflix produces and I don't think it was that popular.

 

[psyfi]

Just saw this thread. Pretty stoked for this! This show definitely isn't without flaws, but I love a lot of what it does.

After Marco Polo got 86'd, I'm worried that Netflix is using this Christmas special as a canary in the coal mine to decide whether or not to cancel the show. I have to imagine that this is now the most expensive show all around that Netflix produces and I don't think it was that popular.

Well, there's already a second season planned for May, so I don't think we have to worry quite yet.

 

[DOWN]

After Marco Polo got 86'd, I'm worried that Netflix is using this Christmas special as a canary in the coal mine to decide whether or not to cancel the show. I have to imagine that this is now the most expensive show all around that Netflix produces and I don't think it was that popular.

Season 1 was very popular

 

[spekkeh]

Damn I want to see this, but I'm still busy with The OA and only half feeling it.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I have to imagine that this is now the most expensive show all around that Netflix produces and I don't think it was that popular.

The Crown is not only Netflix's most expensive show, it's also - purportedly - the most expensive TV show ever made. (The Get Down is also up there)

 

[Corleth the Fey]

Holy Moly! What a wonderful surprise. Love the hell out of Sense8.

You can't go wrong with the Wachowski sisters on form and J. Michael Straczynski on writing duties. JMS is the godfather of modern television in my eyes.

Merry Xmas!

 

[Road of Ease]

So excited! I missed these guys...

 

[shadowkat]

I'm so excited for this.

Really curious to see how the new Capheus fits in.

 

[Steve.1981]

This snuck under my radar! Good stuff. Looking forward to season 2.

It's a shame there's a new guy playing Van Damme though, I liked Aml Ameen's performance, but we'll see how it goes. I think Brian Smith as Will is the weak link in the cast myself.

Lito's the best. Him rescuing Daniela was my favourite part of the first season.

Edit: Is John Toll back as cinematographer?

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

I'm beyond excited for more Sense 8 but I think I need to rewatch the first season cause I'm remembering almost nothing from the latter half.

 

[RDreamer]

Finished season 1 yesterday. Just in time for this! The fiance and me fucking loved it from beginning to end. One of my favorite shows out there, hands down.

 

[TheCowboyPoet]

Season one was so long ago and we watched it so fast that the wife and I rewatched it in preparation for this. I forgot so much!

 

[Road of Ease]

Here's a couple of very nice (as in well-written) reviews:

Alan Sepinwall
Paste Magazine

Caution: they mention some parts of the special, so if you want to go in 100% blind, you might want to skip them.

Also, I have seen some gifs of the guys in this episode...

 

[The Last Wizard]

This snuck under my radar! Good stuff. Looking forward to season 2.

It's a shame there's a new guy playing Van Damme though, I liked Aml Ameen's performance, but we'll see how it goes. I think Brian Smith as Will is the weak link in the cast myself.

Lito's the best. Him rescuing Daniela was my favourite part of the first season.

Edit: Is John Toll back as cinematographer?

Will and the other chick being the main people during the overarching plot definitely were weak.

 

[Apple Turnover]

Anything that gives me more of the Lito/Hernando/Daniela trifecta is wonderful. Excited for the special/new season

 

[stuminus3]

More like Sexy8. Cos there's 8 of them. And they're sexy.

 

[scarlet]

Can't wait to see Lito

Spoiler

's bulge

 

[Escape Goat]

Lito is my bae

 

[Big Nikus]

I would be way more psyched if the actor playing Capheus had not changed. I hate when stuff like this happens.

 

[Hours Left]

I loved it.

Spoiler

The OT title is even more apt than I thought.

May now please.

 

[Road of Ease]

Spoiler

The OT title is even more apt than I thought.

I know right xD

Spoiler

And São Paulo's gay pride is yet to come

Now the wait for May begins ._.

 

[Hours Left]

My favourite part is how they not only re-established why these eight characters and their interactions are so interesting and engaging to watch, but also how they took the time to further flesh out (heyoo) the supporting characters too, many of which are just as enticing IMO. They crammed so much in there it was a bit scattered at time but I don't mind that from this show, as it suits the premise.

Spoiler

Riley and Capheus kinda got sidelined a bit but I understand why. Riley was so central at the end of S1 that her character needed to be pulled back a bit, and I imagine the recast pushed some of Caph's story further down the line.

New Capheus is good too. Same sort of infectious energy the original actor had IMO.

 

[Dandy Lyin]

I can't wait to watch this when I get home from work tonight!

 

[DJKhaled]

And I think this takes place outside of the main canon.

And yeah this is episode one and two.

 

[Hours Left]

Who noticed the Lana cameo near the end?

Also I do wonder if the reason why the original Capheus left was due to that certain scene.

Spoiler

His character wasn't involved with any of the erotic imagery in the first season and now the new guy is all up in it. Just conjecture, but that did immediately stand out to me.

 

[DJKhaled]

Who noticed the Lana cameo near the end?

Also I do wonder if the reason why the original Capheus left was due to that certain scene.

Spoiler

His character wasn't involved with any of the erotic imagery in the first season and now the new guy is all up in it. Just conjecture, but that did immediately stand out to me.

I'm fairly sure Sun wasn't in those scenes in the first season either. I just rewatched it and I don't recall her, and I'm not sure if I remember Kala either.

 

[Hours Left]

I'm fairly sure Sun wasn't in those scenes in the first season either. I just rewatched it and I don't recall her, and I'm not sure if I remember Kala either.

Spoiler

I was thinking about that too, though in the first season those three characters didn't really have a reason to be present due to Capheus and Sun not having any romantic subplots (in which to draw pent up sexual energy from), and Kala's shyness. It could of been for any number of reasons, I just remember that it happened pretty shortly after filming resumed, so I wouldn't be surprised if it were the case, as the scene was quite explicit.

 

[Road of Ease]

Nope, they weren't, it was only Lito, Nomi, Will and Wolfgang.

I don't remember where but J.M. Straczynski said that they didn't want to put all eight together before the final scene in season 1 because they didn't want to diminish its impact.

Spoiler

I think it was the right decision.