is a high-concept science fiction drama created by Lana and Lilly Wachowski and J. Michael Straczynski . Released on Netflix in June 2015, the series follows eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly find themselves mentally and emotionally linked. Core Premise & Plot

The series is widely recognized for its "staggering meditation on the human experience". Sense8 recap: I Am Also a We - Entertainment Weekly

The season introduces eight individuals, known as "Sensates," who belong to a "cluster." Following a shared vision of a woman’s tragic death, they begin to experience each other’s thoughts, feelings, and skills.