Sense 8 is a supernatural/action TV drama series on Netflix about 8 strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly find themselves mentally and emotionally connected. The 8 strangers are Will, Riley, Capheus, Sun, Lito, Kala, Wolfgang, and Nomi. They experience each other's lives through shared visions and senses. While trying to understand their connection, they are hunted by a man named Whispers who wants to gain control over their minds. The series follows the characters interacting across multiple international locations as they use their new abilities and bond to help each other.
2. Format & Genre
Sense 8 is a series on Netflix
This is easy to access as you can watch anytime you want
The series is a supernatural/action, it consists of a bit of horror
3. Representation & Mise-en-scene
Plot Summary: Sense8 tells the story of eight strangers: Will (Smith), Riley
(Middleton), Capheus (Ameen), Sun (Bae), Lito (Silvestre), Kala (Desai), Wolfgang
(Riemelt), and Nomi (Clayton).
They are all connect through their supernatural senses
There are multiple locations in the series such as South Korea, Iceland, Kenya,
United States, UK, Germany, Mexico, India
Costume: For example Sun wears smart clothing due to her high status
4. Narrative
In the aftermath of a tragic death they all experience through what they perceive as dreams or
visions, they suddenly find themselves growing mentally and emotionally connected. While trying
to figure how and why this connection happened and what it means, a mysterious man named
Jonas tries to help the eight. Meanwhile, another stranger called Whispers attempts to hunt them
down, using the same sensate power to gain full access to a sensate's mind (thoughts/sight) after
looking into their eyes. Each episode reflects the views of the characters interacting with each
other while delving deeper into their backgrounds and what sets them apart and brings them
together with the others.
Narrative problem: Sometimes the group of eight, have strong enhanced senses at the wrong
times, they could also connect intellectually, emotionally and sensually at any time, for example in
episode three, Sun and Capheus switch environments when they’re in danger, they connect when
something is either wrong or either just to talk
They could be considered as having superpowers, but in this series they just have enhanced senses
5. Structure & Style
Parallel storyline: The series is a circular role of characters
As the series consists of eight main characters
The style of the series is first person
6. Theme & Costume
The theme consists of good vs evil as all the strangers meet up due to their strong
senses, they battle people who try get in their way
The cast were casual clothing as it is a modern TV drama