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Title: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 07, 2015, 10:41:34 AM
Anyone watching this one? I'm about five episodes in and am totally hooked. The premise they are slowly establishing looks good for a multiple season viewer mindfuck for sure.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on June 07, 2015, 11:16:00 AM
I wasn't totally sold by the first episode, but they earned my respect by using both a song from The Antlers and Sigur Ros, so I kept going, and I enjoyed the second episode more. Seems like they've definitely got an interesting premise, so we'll see how it turns out.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: abydos on June 07, 2015, 04:57:57 PM
I've been waiting for this ever since it was announced. So glad to see J. Michael Straczynski back to TV (in a way). Honestly, I couldn't care less about the Wachovskis (and I loved Cloud Atlas). I don't know if it's them or someone else in charge but the camera work and the time lapse scene seems annoying at times. Too...obvious/brute? It works great for more action oriented shooting but here it felt forced but this is just from watching one episode. I'm mostly in for his writing and I hope we get to see the huge payoffs that we were fortunate enough to have in Babylon 5.

After watching 6 episodes I am loving this, it's so damn good. And the guy who picked the songs is awesome (Cowboys From Hell makes a cameo).
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 07, 2015, 11:22:36 PM
Yeah, I finished ep 5 today, and I totally agree. Shit just really hits the fan at four, and that ending is just a brilliant use of music in television, the way the song ties the 8 together is just stunning.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on June 08, 2015, 02:08:50 AM
Been thinking about getting a Netflix account so maybe this is the show that will tempt me. Most reviews I've read have said first episode was pretty meh but a few episodes later the show has got really good.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on June 08, 2015, 10:46:02 PM
The show definitely continues to improve; the ending of episode 4 is amazing.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Kotowboy on June 09, 2015, 07:26:05 AM
The Wachowski's definitely need to go small again. Bound was their smallest budget and is one of their best movies.

They need to get out of the shadow of " THE MATRIX CREATORS " and try to get a name for themselves as writers or directors in TV.


Because - as silly as Jupiter Ascending is - it's well directed and looks great.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: hefdaddy42 on June 09, 2015, 07:29:06 AM
I'll be honest, I've been avoiding this because of the Wachowski involvement - they seem to have lost their way.

But I may give it a shot.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Zook on June 09, 2015, 01:46:11 PM
It's not bad. The characters are very likeable.

Just don't watch it with your kids or your parents.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 09, 2015, 03:40:29 PM
It's not bad. The characters are very likeable.

Just don't watch it with your kids or your parents.

Ahhh, the floppy dildo scene, gotta love it  :biggrin:


The show definitely continues to improve; the ending of episode 4 is amazing.

Yup, one of those rare television moments that is near perfect.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: abydos on June 09, 2015, 04:06:39 PM
I'd love to see a compilation of videos on Youtube showing multiple people watching the orgy at the same time. The awkwardness will probably be better than those watching the Red Wedding. I watched the entire thing and I'm in love with it. The characters are all so fleshed out and it's refreshing to not have one or two main characters. Everyone is the main one at certain times and then becomes a support character for someone else. I think that's part of why they all look so human, unlike many tv characters. You can pretty much relate to or empathize with everyone, which doesn't happen often to me. It just tells a good human story wrapped around a premise that is interesting and allows for cool and hilarious things to happen.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: CrimsonSunrise on June 15, 2015, 08:41:51 AM
Just finished ep. 6.  Absolutely LOVE this show!  I had to force myself to stop until my wife gets home Tuesday, then I can re-watch the first 6 with her.  I think she will really dig the show.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on June 15, 2015, 12:49:02 PM
Decided to get Netflix and have watched the first 4 episodes. Slow build, but I'm really liking it!
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 15, 2015, 02:09:47 PM
Primed to watch ep. 10 to 12 after work tonight, with a big ass pizza and a few sodas. I fucking love life.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nefarius on September 10, 2015, 05:37:04 AM
Even though it's incredibly well made just like the entire show watching the premiere is hard work. But I trusted in JMS and the Wachowskis and it just gets better with every episode. Looking forward to watching the final three.

Greetings...
Nef
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nekov on September 10, 2015, 08:05:50 AM
I finished watching this about 2 weeks ago. It's slow and I like that since the show has to introduce us to a lot of different characters but what really gets me about the show is the artistic part, how they use the music, the sounds, the colors, it just blows my mind.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: TioJorge on September 10, 2015, 10:40:13 AM
It seems right up my ally but for some reason I'm just not that into it. I watched the first five episodes a while back so clearly I like it but...it lost my interest around that time, which seems to be when a lot of you thought it got awesome so perhaps it's not completely for me. I love the concept, I love the direction and the visuals, but it's the story that loses me. I'm just not invested in the characters. Then again, a lot of shit started happening in my life when I was watching it so I wasn't exactly paying attention. I'm definitely going to rewatch it from the beginning, I just don't know when.

But I gotta say, this does bode very well for Netflix originals. I thought the concept was going to fall flat (kinda like Hulu originals...lil late on that one) but they've got something special here. I should've known with House Of Cards, but I really don't like that show all that much anymore unless season 3 REALLY changes shit up and goes back to the style and substance of S1. I digress. If this show stays good and keeps it up, I'll rewatch, but there's nothing worse than really getting into a show and then watch it slowly degrade. Nothing worse.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 05, 2016, 08:40:01 AM
Watched the first three episodes of this last night....wow....it's really compelling but at the same time my brain hurts from trying to piece it all together. Judging from what I've read in this thread it's worth it and the next couple episodes will tie them together even more....but man, talk about a mind exercise even up to this point.

Very good actors...very good production.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 06, 2016, 08:19:32 AM
Only three episodes to go....probably knock them out tonight. Really neat show. It's very easy to connect with these characters.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on March 06, 2016, 10:14:14 AM
I really love this show. Probably my favorite Netflix-created show at the moment.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 06, 2016, 11:02:25 PM
Just finished the first season...Wow. Very glad to have stumbled upon that.

Curious as to how Will is going to be useful going forward now that Whispers is in his head? Seems like a pretty big obstacle. Still can't quite figure out Jonas....that's a perfectly cast role. Did a quick online search and it looks like Season 2 might come out in August of this year? No real official release date I could see
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nekov on March 07, 2016, 05:44:38 AM
Just finished the first season...Wow. Very glad to have stumbled upon that.

Curious as to how Will is going to be useful going forward now that Whispers is in his head? Seems like a pretty big obstacle. Still can't quite figure out Jonas....that's a perfectly cast role. Did a quick online search and it looks like Season 2 might come out in August of this year? No real official release date I could see

I read it was supposed to be coming out in 2017 but that they'll be able to release it earlier. Apparently they actually shoot in all the different cities the characters live in so it takes lots of time and travel to get everything done.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 07, 2016, 07:38:47 AM
Just finished the first season...Wow. Very glad to have stumbled upon that.

Curious as to how Will is going to be useful going forward now that Whispers is in his head? Seems like a pretty big obstacle. Still can't quite figure out Jonas....that's a perfectly cast role. Did a quick online search and it looks like Season 2 might come out in August of this year? No real official release date I could see

I read it was supposed to be coming out in 2017 but that they'll be able to release it earlier. Apparently they actually shoot in all the different cities the characters live in so it takes lots of time and travel to get everything done.

This was the most recent thing I could find in a quick search....it implies this August?

https://www.parentherald.com/articles/24279/20160301/sense8-season-2-release-date-updates-netflix-show-to-have-more-intense-and-action-packed-scenes-spoilers.htm

Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nekov on March 07, 2016, 12:46:43 PM
This other article says that production will begin in March this year and the release date may be delayed until 2017. Also, IMDB has it listed as 2017...

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/sense8-season-two-delayed-filming-begins-march-2016/ (https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/sense8-season-two-delayed-filming-begins-march-2016/)
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on March 07, 2016, 02:19:21 PM
This other article says that production will begin in March this year and the release date may be delayed until 2017. Also, IMDB has it listed as 2017...

https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/sense8-season-two-delayed-filming-begins-march-2016/ (https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/sense8-season-two-delayed-filming-begins-march-2016/)

I trust yours more, and frankly.....I'll take it whenever as long as it's just as good as the first season. What a treat to have run across this past weekend.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: sylvan on February 01, 2017, 08:46:35 AM
I'm late to the party, but at least I made it! This show is terrific. It's honestly not like anything I've ever watched. Maybe it's just the emotions that I feel when I watch it that makes it feel that way. There's a certain magic, to me, about the interaction of the Sense8s. I'm at a point in my life where I see a world full of people and wonder what makes us different from each other. The scenes where the Sense8s interact are just very powerful to me. It makes my soul happy to think about the possibilities out there for human connection. I've got the S1 finale and the special holiday episode left. I can't wait for season 2!
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 01, 2017, 08:50:05 AM
I'm late to the party, but at least I made it! This show is terrific. It's honestly not like anything I've ever watched. Maybe it's just the emotions that I feel when I watch it that makes it feel that way. There's a certain magic, to me, about the interaction of the Sense8s. I'm at a point in my life where I see a world full of people and wonder what makes us different from each other. The scenes where the Sense8s interact are just very powerful to me. It makes my soul happy to think about the possibilities out there for human connection. I've got the S1 finale and the special holiday episode left. I can't wait for season 2!

Holiday show is cool...they do a good job re-introducing all the characters after such a long break in the show and laying the groundwork for season 2. It is a really neat show.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: TioJorge on February 03, 2017, 02:07:38 PM
Yeah I got into this show finally. Really cool stuff and other than a few nitpicky things, the show is mostly awesome. I gotta say though that the holiday special felt pretty flat to me. Granted, I know it was just a segue into S2, but I was a little bored with it; it dragged on way too long, I think I paused it like two or three times to see when it was gonna end. But I'm still excited to see what S2 brings.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nekov on February 21, 2017, 08:00:47 AM
Apparently Season 2 will be coming out in May :caffeine:
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on February 21, 2017, 09:48:39 AM
Apparently Season 2 will be coming out in May :caffeine:

Great! More binge watching
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Shooters1221 on March 16, 2017, 06:03:08 AM
Finally got a chance to watch of season 1 +1. I am really digging it so far and looking forward to May and season 2.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Kotowboy on March 16, 2017, 06:16:50 AM
M. Night Shyamalan has switched to doing small budget movies that make a lot of money and apparently The Visit & Split are actually really good.

The Wachowski  bro....sis...?...people..... Should try doing this.

Make a sci fi movie for $10m. They're really good directors and storytellers. It's just that they try to cram in too much philosophy or whatever and their scripts aren't always the best...

Jupiter Ascending looked great but the plot was just comically bad.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on March 16, 2017, 07:46:58 AM
Not kept up with what the Wackowskis have been doing in movies, but Sense8 is really good. I imagine it's their main project at the moment.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Shadow Ninja 2.0 on March 16, 2017, 07:49:40 AM
I think they just need collaborators to balance out their weaknesses. Some of their best stuff has been made with other people, i.e., Cloud Atlas with Tom Twyker, Sense8 with J Michael Strazynski (dunno how to spell that and am too lazy to look it up).

On their own I think they tend to get a bit carried away.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: abydos on May 07, 2017, 03:47:17 AM
Season 2 is upon us and I'm halfway through it and it's fucking awesome. This is probably my favourite show right now.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 07, 2017, 02:01:45 PM
Gonna get on season 2 now. Just knocked out Peaky Blinders in time for this second season. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 07, 2017, 11:44:47 PM
Watched the first three tonight. That second (first new) episode was a bit slow to start but it certainly picked up the pace.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 13, 2017, 11:41:49 PM
Hammered out Season 2. Very good show. Loved the introduction and exploration of the other clusters and groups of Sense8 folks. It's a cool story their telling and I could see this being good for another solid two or three seasons.

My only complaint is the over doing it on the whole LGBT thing. I get the Wachowski brothers/sisters have transitioned and all but mid season they bogged down the story with the repetitive, slow storytelling of the LGBT angle of the characters. It felt like beating a dead horse to me.

Looking forward to season 3 though. Hopefully it doesn't take as long as season 2 did to get here.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: abydos on May 13, 2017, 11:46:27 PM
I almost get blisters when some socjus crap comes up on TV nowadays, but I felt that even though there was a lot of it in Sense8, it was done in a good way that at least serves a purpose to the story and character development. It's not just "lol you're white therefore bad, get educated" or "Hi, I'm trans/gay/whatever" type of thing.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 13, 2017, 11:53:15 PM
I almost get blisters when some socjus crap comes up on TV nowadays, but I felt that even though there was a lot of it in Sense8, it was done in a good way that at least serves a purpose to the story and character development. It's not just "lol you're white therefore bad, get educated" or "Hi, I'm trans/gay/whatever" type of thing.

It is important to the characters I agree. But at this point in the story it's a point that had been made already. The Parade for Carlito was important and Nomi's wedding speech was important. At this stage of the story....there shouldn't be the need for any more dedicated time telling those stories.

Although, I get the feeling that there is going to be some pretty gratuitous gay/straight sex scenes going on in the Hollywood setting. That was already over the top in the one scene they presented.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: abydos on May 14, 2017, 12:01:24 AM
Yeah, the Holywood thing was a bit ridiculous and over the top even for this show, lol.
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Post by: Shooters1221 on May 15, 2017, 12:03:09 PM
I almost get blisters when some socjus crap comes up on TV nowadays, but I felt that even though there was a lot of it in Sense8, it was done in a good way that at least serves a purpose to the story and character development. It's not just "lol you're white therefore bad, get educated" or "Hi, I'm trans/gay/whatever" type of thing.

It is important to the characters I agree. But at this point in the story it's a point that had been made already. The Parade for Carlito was important and Nomi's wedding speech was important. At this stage of the story....there shouldn't be the need for any more dedicated time telling those stories.

Although, I get the feeling that there is going to be some pretty gratuitous gay/straight sex scenes going on in the Hollywood setting. That was already over the top in the one scene they presented.

Agreed, there really is no need for more education to the audience, I mean, yes it's part of the show, so we will have it naturally added, but there is so much more to the story, and the premise of the entire show in general is quite complex and really takes up a lot of the episodes.

I loved this season and will be waiting for 3.

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Post by: ariich on May 15, 2017, 12:55:25 PM
Dunno what you guys are on about, Lito's experiences are absolutely integral to his personal story and they don't spend any more time on that than they do the main personal stories for the other characters. For Nomi it's important but less integral to her current story, and so correspondingly they spend less time on it.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 15, 2017, 01:47:27 PM
Dunno what you guys are on about, Lito's experiences are absolutely integral to his personal story and they don't spend any more time on that than they do the main personal stories for the other characters. For Nomi it's important but less integral to her current story, and so correspondingly they spend less time on it.

I do agree with you that Lito's story needed to be told and for that character it's been told rather well. I thought Nomi's speech and subsequent scene where her Dad calls her 'daughter' was a perfect landing spot for that aspect of her story....they focused on her in the first season a lot so that's why her story got less time and it feels 'complete' to me as far aspect of her character. 

I think the fact that I watched 5 episodes in a row influenced my initial reaction as to it all 'being a little bit much'....and I'll admit that my personal views on 'alternative lifestyles' is still a work in progress. I'm certainly more understanding about the LGBT community than I was...say... 5 years ago and don't think there is any deserved condemnation for such a lifestyle.....but it is still difficult for me to understand given my beliefs. But that's a whole P/R thread topic.   
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on May 15, 2017, 04:21:41 PM
Sure thing, I get that and I fully understand how that might make those sorts of scenes a little more distinctive and noticeable which can affect how prominent/dominant they feel.

I think they do a really great job pacing the show and, over the course of a season, spending enough time with each character and their own personal story. I guess Will, Riley and Nomi's personal story is now linked heavily in to the main plot and I wonder whether over time the others will become more directly tied in. I should note that I haven't finished season 2 yet, on episode 8 currently so will get caught up in the next few days.

In terms of your own journey, as you say it's probably something for P&R but I think it's good that we're always learning and understanding. I don't know much about your faith/background but would be very interested to discuss it (though not in this thread, obviously!).
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Post by: Shooters1221 on May 17, 2017, 05:31:41 AM
Dunno what you guys are on about, Lito's experiences are absolutely integral to his personal story and they don't spend any more time on that than they do the main personal stories for the other characters. For Nomi it's important but less integral to her current story, and so correspondingly they spend less time on it.

I do agree with you that Lito's story needed to be told and for that character it's been told rather well. I thought Nomi's speech and subsequent scene where her Dad calls her 'daughter' was a perfect landing spot for that aspect of her story....they focused on her in the first season a lot so that's why her story got less time and it feels 'complete' to me as far aspect of her character. 

I think the fact that I watched 5 episodes in a row influenced my initial reaction as to it all 'being a little bit much'....and I'll admit that my personal views on 'alternative lifestyles' is still a work in progress. I'm certainly more understanding about the LGBT community than I was...say... 5 years ago and don't think there is any deserved condemnation for such a lifestyle.....but it is still difficult for me to understand given my beliefs. But that's a whole P/R thread topic.

I didn't mean for it to come out like I was "on" anything. Just an observational addition to a previous post with some agreement. I just believe that there is so much going on in this show that time is precious. Whether heterosexual or any other, if it's a part that contributes, that's great. If it really doesn't need to be there, then they shouldn't waste the film or the time. The LGBT, or homosexuality roles have absolutely nothing to do with it in my perspective. I've always had this view with well written shows or movies(don't force this sex scene in if it's not needed...I have other avenues for that :hat)

IMO, they do a great job at this as the show is really starting to move forward now. My only problem is that I watch the season so quickly that I leave myself wanting more, only having to wait another year.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on May 17, 2017, 06:09:32 AM
I suppose it depends on what you think the show is about. If you're only interested in the Whispers/BPO/etc central plot thread, then yeah I guess you'd want everything else stripped down, though that should also include Capheus's fight against poverty, Wolfgang's experiences in the criminal underworld, Kala's marriage, Sun's fugitive status, etc.

But for me it's not just the main plot thread and that's it. The experiences of all these different characters in their own personal stories, and how the others in their cluster are affected and can help, are exactly the point of the show. Personally I think the pacing is exactly right for balancing the two aspects.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on May 17, 2017, 06:59:39 AM
For me, still working through my understanding of try LGBT community and lifestyle.....I think Rich nailed it when he said

those sorts of scenes a little more distinctive and noticeable which can affect how prominent/dominant they feel.

I'm probably just more sensitive to those scenes being that I'm still, for the lack of a better word, uncomfortable with it.

But i do agree as well the pacing on the show is pretty spot on. The 'personal' exposition for each character is necessary and it's a good mix between that and eluding the BPO. Although I'd prefer more action and prevelance with the BPO storyline....I think thus far the mix between all the variables in the show has been great.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on May 17, 2017, 07:12:56 AM
For me, I think the balance means that those more dramatic moments are more intense and engaging than they would be if they swamped the show. I finished episode 8 (counting the Christmas episode as 1, as Netflix does) this morning on the way into work, and the shootout at the end and whole build up to it was so good.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: sylvan on June 01, 2017, 06:31:18 PM
Canceled  :( :( :(
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Post by: gmillerdrake on June 01, 2017, 06:45:47 PM
Canceled  :( :( :(

WHAT! That sucks! There's so much story left to tell!
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Post by: Phoenix87x on June 01, 2017, 08:08:18 PM
I still need to watch this movie
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on June 01, 2017, 11:43:38 PM
nooooooooooooooooooooooooo

That's so lame when shows get cancelled on a cliffhanger. Really unprofessional of the network, and so I'm extremely disappointed in Netflix which never normally does that. They should have given another season on the basis that it would be the last one so that the story can be wrapped up.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: abydos on June 02, 2017, 04:07:36 AM
I'm very sad but not surprised at all. In fact, I was hoping expecting it would be canceled after S1 as it didn't turn into a massive hit and the way the show was structured, it was financially stupid. I've read that for season 2, Sens8 cost about $9mln per episode. Which is insane and Netflix's model really isn't built to support that, imo, especially if a show is not a major subscription pusher.

It's sad as this is the only show where you can see a diverse cast, characters and authentic settings that feel natural and feed into the story and improve it, instead of feeling like pandering or just fulfilling arbitrary quotas to avoid bad press.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nekov on June 02, 2017, 06:34:28 AM
I'm very sad but not surprised at all. In fact, I was hoping it would be cancelled after S1 as it didn't turn into a massive hit and the way the show was structured, it was financially stupid. I've read that for season 2, Sens8 cost about $9mln per episode. Which is insane and Netflix's model really isn't built to support that, imo, especially if a show is not a major subscription pusher.

While this is true, Season 3 wouldn't have cost that much because most of that was due to filming in 8 different cities which judging by the end of season 2 wouldn't have been the case. They should have done one last season to wrap things up.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on June 02, 2017, 08:15:46 AM
It's sad as this is the only show where you can see a diverse cast, characters and authentic settings that feel natural and feed into the story and improve it, instead of feeling like pandering or just fulfilling arbitrary quotas to avoid bad press.
Completely agreed, this is one of the absolute strongest shows in that regard, and something quite unique. Huge loss.

In terms of viewers, Netflix has made it very clear that it doesn't really care about viewer numbers as its subscription-funded rather than ad-funded. So with something that's doing only ok, I strongly feel the decent thing to do is give the showrunners notice that they only have 1 season/x episodes/$Ym left to finish things.

To just cancel outright with not even a concluding mini-series or anything is incredibly dickish.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 02, 2017, 09:08:08 AM
Yep. I have a feeling that they'd be able to wrap up Sense8 with another season, or had they known they'd only get a second season it'd could have been possible.

They had just opened the doors to other clusters and a grand(er) conspiracy and now it's just left out there to wonder about.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ariich on June 02, 2017, 09:28:23 AM
Yep.

Nerdist was speculating whether they'd be allowed to do another Christmas special to wrap things up. As with Firefly/Serenity it would ultimately be a bit disappointing, but it would at least provide closure.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 02, 2017, 09:47:41 AM
What are the odds Amazon or Hulu grab it?
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ozzy554 on June 02, 2017, 11:40:42 AM
Maybe if enough people complain they'll bring it back.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: MrBoom_shack-a-lack on August 17, 2017, 09:38:52 AM
Apparently the pornsite Xhamster wants to produce the next season. Now normaly I always post the source but in this case...well I like to countinue being a member on DTF.  :P
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on August 17, 2017, 06:04:17 PM
Apparently the pornsite Xhamster wants to produce the next season. Now normaly I always post the source but in this case...well I like to countinue being a member on DTF.  :P

Was just reading about this and found out that due to the fan support NETFLIX has already greenlit the Wachowski's for a two hour series finale next year to give them the opportunity to wrap the series up.

Not sure how you wrap it up in two hours but at least it's something
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: obscure on August 23, 2017, 12:13:36 PM
Anyone watching this one? I'm about five episodes in and am totally hooked. The premise they are slowly establishing looks good for a multiple season viewer mindfuck for sure.

I haven't read the whole thread but I'll just say YES YES!!! It's the best thing ever!!!!  :)
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Post by: ariich on August 23, 2017, 12:43:26 PM
Nem's first post in nearly a year and a half! :lol
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: obscure on August 23, 2017, 12:46:36 PM
I know right  :lol




I was showing Obscure Jr the biggest music forums of the world and I got tempted  :laugh:
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Post by: lonestar on September 05, 2017, 10:05:48 PM
wtf..... she posted..... *faints*
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Post by: obscure on September 08, 2017, 10:59:41 AM
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: Nekov on June 01, 2018, 08:01:30 AM
So, netflix announced that the final 2 hour episode will be available on June 8th. I'm glad they decided to give this a proper finale. I hope it lives up to what they have created.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: sylvan on June 01, 2018, 08:03:07 AM
I wanted to watch the series again before the finale, but didn't want to do it too far out. The other night I had nothing to watch and really wanted to start this again, and when I did I saw the finale date. Perfect timing!
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 01, 2018, 08:46:00 AM
I really hope the 2 hour finale movie is done well and doesn't feel rushed and disjointed. I'm a bit pessimistic that it's just going to feel like that. Such a cool show and concept...it's a real bummer they didn't get a complete final season to end it 'properly' but at least NETFLIX game them a chance to wrap the story up rather than just an outright cancel.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: ProfessorPeart on June 02, 2018, 07:51:15 PM
I need to catch up. I watched Season 1 right when it came out and the same with Christmas special. They cancelled the show before I even got a chance to start Season 2 so I held off.

My plan is to re-watch the Christmas movie and then binge to the finale.

I could just see how expensive this show is to make, but it is so freaking good. Seemed to good to last due to how good it looks.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 12, 2018, 05:18:25 PM
Finally hit a space where I'm ready to finish this one. Started S2 today, and in minutes was reminded that this is easily one of the best shows out there, so tremendously beautiful even when tragic.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on June 12, 2018, 08:26:38 PM
easily one of the best shows out there, so tremendously beautiful even when tragic.

I agree...it's a very cool show....cool concept and I really wish it'd have gotten a full third season to finish it out.

I just finished the 2-1/2 hour 'finale' movie and the first two hours of it was pretty good and they did what they could to stay true to the story and wrap up the show in that time. Again, would have loved to see a full third season to really flush it all out.


Small rant and 'slightly' spoilery concerning the finale movie. No real details that will ruin anything though.....



However, why I think the show was cancelled in the first place....the reason why the ratings weren't there for them....is my issue with the last half hour of the show. The Wachowski brothers/sisters insistence for the over the top LGTB scenes IMO is what did the show in. I think it alienated a portion of viewership that could not get past that aspect of the show. I'm not trying to start a P/R debate, I personally don't care one way or the other and just look past those type of things if the story/show is good....but, I know just in my circle of friends and family there were a handful of people who watched one, maybe two episodes and quit due to the overt nature of the gay/lesbian/trans scenes etc. Again, I get that it has a part in this story ...in fact there were really touching scenes in there with those characters.....but they get really carried away with it and I think it was a detriment to the series rather than the activist/rally call that they thought it was.

And, when you're given 2-1/2 hours to wrap up an incredibly complicated show I can't forgive how they basically wasted the last half hour on recycled monologues that have been used before multiple times....only spoken in a slightly different manner and/or settings and an extremely gratuitous sex/orgy scene that again....has been done already in this show. Honestly, I was/am a little ticked that they wasted that time on those scenes....and it was a waste due to the fact what was said and shown had been said and shown many times before.

Like I said, I understand the importance of telling the story and staying true to the characters and what not but when/if 'you' guys watch the finale movie you will see that rather than invest another 15-20 minutes into the 'close out' of the series and then condense what they did in that last half hour to ten minutes or so (easily doable) they chose to go over the top again with the LGTB stuff. The series and that movie needed every minute to focus more on the details and story line of tying it all together and bringing it to a close rather than the gratuitous nature of things they seem so dug in on and insisted on grandstanding with again.

Anyway....sorry for the rant but I felt like they robbed the show and the fans a bit just to focus on a personal mission and cause rather than just telling a full story. But all in all it was a decent ending to a series that was cut way too short.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 12, 2018, 10:09:58 PM
I'll read your post in about a week when I'm caught up  :lol
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: lonestar on June 15, 2018, 10:49:50 PM
Ok just finished the finale....S2 was outstanding in whole, and some moments were about as beautiful as TV can get, especially the scene where Will's dad passes. That moment when his dad recognizes Will instead of Riley, more than just manly tears escaped. And so many scenes reached that level, they managed to build a lot of those bridges so easily in me.


As to the finale itself, I have to agree with Gary for the most part. There was a good half hour to 45 minutes of the show that could've been used for a better purpose, especially the last 15 minute orgy/goodbye. But at least there was an acceptable completion to the thing, I'd have hated to be left hanging on that last S2 episode. Aside from the finale though, there were very few and minor mistakes in the show for me, and nothing I would change in those first two seasons. Just outstanding.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on December 19, 2018, 06:10:39 AM
So...having just binge-watched S2 and the finale, some comments.  Total spoilery, but I suspect everyone viewing this thread have already watched the finale.  If not... don't read on.






Being 100% ok with every/anything LGBTQ related, I too am gonna agree with Gary on the last 30-mins ... but especially the last orgy.  Completely unnecessary, and the fact that Rajan goes 'bi' is 100% BS.  Liberal Indian or not... I could not buy in to his acceptance of a threesome or a 3-way relationship in general.

Nomi/Amanita's wedding - had no problem with it.  A little elongated, but I felt THAT would've been the fitting end - except for the fact that every extended character was there - Silas/Capheus' mom?  Really??  Why would they come to the wedding?

As for the finale itself... mostly satisfied with it, but still disappointed there couldn't be a 6 or 8 episode conclusion.  Also disappointed we couldn't get another 3-4 seasons out of this - there could've been so much to tell.  It was clear everything was rushed to wrap it up, and while the story made sense, there were a handful of unsatisfying moments:

- lack of exploration of Lila's cluster, The Archipelago, Mother/The Lacuna, the Chairman, the Secretary
- rushing to get all the characters out of the cluster aware/involved.  We went from it just being Amanita/Bug (a little bit with Diego) to it being everyone - Mun, Hernando/Dani, Rajan, Felix.  I get that was rushed because they had to, but I'm sure the original plan was to do each of them gradually.
- how did Mun know exactly how/where/when to find Sun??  And get off the street already!  What, only 4 BPO goons were around?  Same with the French police tailing Rajan to the condo... only a squad of 4 was dispatched, and then they had time to clear out the apartment?  Why wasn't there a small army of BPO goons?
- The constant over-whelming odds in hand-to-hand fights and shootouts, and nobody from the cluster takes any real damage!?!?!  (this was an ongoing issue, but exacerbated in the finale).  They should've killed off Kala with that gunshot.
- Lastly, the 'money-shot' kill on Whispers was a rocket launcher from Will?!?!  So impersonal.  And then what ?? .. 'that's a wrap everyone'.  Uh, hello!?! there were still a ton of BPO goons at street-level.  Did they all power down like Star Wars clones when the helicopter went down?

A few other minor issue (like, how many bullets can the standard clip of a handgun hold!?!)  And I don't want it to seem like I had more problems with it than how much I enjoyed it.  Not the case at all.  I was actually impressed how they tied everything off, especially Jonas' arc.  It all made sense, and I watched the finale as if it was a movie, and ultimately was able to get past how rushed the story was (ie, had to be) compared to the previous 23 episodes.

The supporting cast was terrific too. Loved Hoy (even if it was painful how much he was just like Radagast  ::)); Loved Puck; Loved Bug.

On to the next undiscovered Netflix gem.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2018, 06:35:58 AM
I too enjoyed the show immensely, but can’t help but wonder if the two hour wrap up episode they allowed didn’t do more harm than good? Like you mentioned Chad...there was a lot of character/story related issues that were just really forced and thrown together in order to wrap the story up neatly. I can’t decided whether or not just a plain cancellation without that final long episode would have been better than what they were able to give us in that short time.

Clearly that story had WAY more to tell and in a much better manner than the forced finale episode. Such a neat concept and it could have been an amazing other few seasons. From what I understand though it cost a small fortune to produce each episode.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: jingle.boy on December 19, 2018, 07:53:06 AM
From what I understand though it cost a small fortune to produce each episode.

I can only imagine how much the shoot for the parade cost!

I wonder how it might have fared if they didn't go on location to every region the cluster was from?  I mean, use stock video wherever possible, and then just narrow it down to a handful of manageable locations for the shots involving the characters.
Title: Re: Sense8 Thread
Post by: gmillerdrake on December 19, 2018, 08:48:48 AM
From what I understand though it cost a small fortune to produce each episode.

I can only imagine how much the shoot for the parade cost!

I wonder how it might have fared if they didn't go on location to every region the cluster was from?  I mean, use stock video wherever possible, and then just narrow it down to a handful of manageable locations for the shots involving the characters.

You would think that they'd have approached it in that manner if the cost was a concern. Just...dial it down a bit to keep the show going. For the most part the 'on location' scenes weren't all that distinctive anyway. Like you said, use some general photage of Paris or Iceland or China and let that be that. Film in a studio or somewhere in Canada or the US and use some editing magic.

Just bummed that the story was hamstrung in the manner it was with the hasty finale episode. That was a neat world they created.