After two seasons, Netflix has decided to axe Sense8.
On Thursday, the streaming service acknowledged that it wouldn’t be renewing The Wachowskis sci-fi saga in a statement:
“After 23 episodes, 16 cities and 13 countries, the story of the Sense8cluster is coming to an end,” said Cindy Holland, Netflix’s vp original content.
“It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kickass and outright unforgettable. Never has there been a more truly global show with an equally diverse and international cast and crew, which is only mirrored by the connected community of deeply passionate fans all around the world. We thank Lana, Lilly, Joe and Grant for their vision and the entire cast and crew for their craftsmanship and commitment.”
This comes from Netflix’s Vice President of Original Content, Cindy Holland.
Related: Full-Frontal Scenes Suggest “Sense8” Actor Was Circumcised Between Roles. You Be The Judge.
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As The Hollywood Reporter notes, Netflix founder and CEO Reed Hastings commented on Wednesday that he didn’t think they canceled enough shows.
Talking to CNBC, Hastings said:
“Our hit ratio is way too high right now. I’m always pushing the content team; we have to take more risk, you have to try more crazy things, because we should have a higher cancel rate overall.”
Let’s collectively mourn the show by once again ogling that scene where two men frolic around on a beach in thongs and then make sweet, sweet love:
lauraspencer
Orange is the New Black and Netflix is the New TV Network. In such a short time Netflix is making the same mistakes as traditional broadcast channels. With the cancellations of THE GET DOWN and SENSE 8 in a week’s time Netflix is proving that they really are not the home for risky, diverse programming options. SENSE 8 was a wonderful show and I’m sorry to see it end. If I wanted to watch FULLER HOUSE and GILMORE GIRLS I would stick to the old school networks. Netflix was supposed to offer an alternative to existing content providers. Guess not.
am_psi
Both of these shows were supposedly incredibly expensive to produce and both had soft ratings. If they’re not getting the viewership of cheaper, more mainstream fare, Netflix isn’t going to keep producing them, no matter how good they are.
RIGay
What a shame; it was really a well crafted series.
I am trying to watch season 5 of “House of Cards” but keep thinking that Trump really ruined political drama for me.
alanballs
Another FANTASTIC series bites the dust because of stupid US-American homophobes. I live in China, and have been an avid fan of Sense8….and now I”m a rabid hater of Netflix.
flipmv
I’m so sorry that this is cancelled! It’s innovative and sexy- what a waste!
Critter73
Sense8 is one of the best shows out there it was fresh, edgy and sexy. I find it rare these days to find a show that holds your attention, from the moment it starts, one that you are vested in each character and cannot wait to see where their story leads.
Shame on you Netflix for such a spurious excuse for canceling!!!
Rex Huskey
It sucked. Good riddance.
MacAdvisor
Rex, I was so happy to see your comment. I watched the first episode last night and it was truly awful. I could barely finish it. I hate the multiple opening device. The whole episode was that. Everyone here seems so happy with the show I thought I’d check it out, but I have to agree with your opinion after seeing it.
judysdad
Wonderful series…for adults. So sorry to see it go.
Captain Obvious
The show focused more on sex than getting to the point and showing us what the point of the clusters was really supposed to be. It was mostly just sex and violence while very light on story let alone all the sci-fi elements they hinted at but failed to actually add.
Donston
I only watched the first four episodes of season one last year and caught up with it once the second season was released. It looks good and had some good moments and elements. But ultimately, from a sci-fi and characterization standpoint it was a pretty basic. And it tried incredibly hard to be edgy, but its “love is love” approach was toothless and old-fashion. I can understand why some were enamored. But apart from its themes and raciness there wasn’t much there.
Tête Carrée
Focused on sex? Sounds good so far.
Captain Obvious
@Donston I totally agree. It’s kinda sad because I really loved seeing Freema Agyeman but I just couldn’t find a reason to like this show as a fan of sci-fi. The cast was amazing and did what they were hired to do it’s just wasted potential because the writers were so self-absorbed.
Sense8 became more of a soap opera on a soapbox than a sci-fi show with a story to tell. While it did feature one of the sexiest gay couples I’ve ever seen that’s hardly enough to carry a “sci-fi” show.
I guess I expected more. Like why after all this time had so few of them actually met in person? Why can’t they do more with their empathy or telepathy(whatever it’s supposed to be they never actually bother explaining what the heck it even is)?
It could’ve been a new age Tomorrow People for adults but fizzled into soft core porn with telenovela elements. Those horrendous orgies were nightmare inducing. Most people don’t find the idea of group sex appealing… but I’m sure that makes us bigots to the self-absorbed writer directors who also fired a main actor over behind the scenes nonsense impacting the integrity of the show. The guy they replaced him with was a terrible miscast.
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Ken A.
I loved Sense8, however, I did not love the every two years, they should have done more episodes maybe that is why the show got canceled. They should allow for at least a two hour movie or a short season for closure.
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