Atlantis
Well Known GateFan
Looks extremely violent and personally I can no longer stomach watching such things at all anymore.
Sense 8 -Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski on Netflix
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Looks extremely violent and personally I can no longer stomach watching such things at all anymore.
I agree on the violence thing. I refuse to watch anything that portrays or glamorizes psychotic or sociopathic behaviors or senseless bloody violence or criminals. That is why I could never watch Hannibal, Dexter, American Sniper, Hostel, Saw, etc. I find ZERO entertainment in such things. This also includes Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy and any of those gang type movies and TV shows. Why? I don't need that garbage in my head. But Sense8 is none of those things.
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Atlantis
Well Known GateFan
Yup, for the same reason I could never watch those shows or movies and I am just stating my opinion based on the youtube video. I get an uncomfortable feeling whenever I watch such trailer and I have to force myself to watch something happy or music to get it out of my head.
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YJ02
Well Known GateFan
that trailer is misleading
perhaps they ARE TRYING to entice those fans of the gore shows to watch?
if there is anything "offensive" in the show, it may be the sex
in s1 they mostly used sex to demonstrate abilities--like the orgy scene showed us,and them, that they could use their abilities to have a kind of sex with one another
<<the "christmas special" 2hr movie just has pointless sex--if you have never watched S1-don't watch this first or you will never like the actual show>>
WOW. First of all, I find it amazing that two people can watch something and see and understand something completely differently! I actually LOVED this. It was not too violent, and felt like any of the other Sense8 episodes, only it did not fit into the main storyline in any meaningful way. In fact, it seemed to be out of order, and could easily have passed for episode 6. The original storyline ha not been advanced, no. But the replacement Cephaeus works VERY well, and Lito being out of show business is a good thing.
The orgy scene was much more involved and all of the characters were in it (unlike the first orgy). It was done more artistically. I thought the humor was good in it, and the action well balanced. I do not understand why the drugs have been introduced, and I want Sun out of prison.
I am glad I watched it!
Atlantis
Well Known GateFan
Then, I am not interested if all they have is nothing but sex in season 1 there is the internet and porn website if you want to watch couples having sex with each other.
I'll pass if it has that then it looks like another GOT to entice fans to watch it by having sex and nude scenes. I might give "Community" a try I am not sure if that's any good or not.
Sex is not the centerpiece in this at all. It is mostly all about celebration and sharing. It's a Christmas special without really being about Christmas. The theme is giving and sharing. Trust me on this, cause you KNOW how picky I am.
YJ02
Well Known GateFan
that is mainly what i am saying just a bit crueler and less forgiving about it!
i expect a higher standard from this show after S1!
ex: in S1- the sex was mainly done to show how their connections could work; same for most of the violence-like how Sun would flash in and help out Capheus or the German
it all had meaning and an exposition value
this special just had that stuff in there for no reason
and again-some sloppiness in plot continuity-like when the two San Fran girls hid in wall because of the cops; they leave in broad daylight, and take their time, in full view of everyone knowing that the place is still being watched. didn't jibe with the seemingly needed urgency to keep hidden and get moved somewhere safe.
i really do think that this was something put together to get out there to dispel rumors of production and casting problems,etc
if they were ready to go, then why do we need wait until May for S2?
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YJ02
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there is some other really good sci fi type stuff on NF
GLITCH and THE OA are two I just watched. STRANGER THINGS is a fun show to watch as well
Sense8 has been cancelled. 
https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflahe...ource=bbf_enus&utm_term=.ow2Q0vvLk#.kpbDW99n6
“After 23 episodes, 16 cities and 13 countries, the story of the Sense8 cluster is coming to an end," Cindy Holland, vice president of original content for Netflix, said in a statement. "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kick ass, 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 [Wachowski], Lilly [Wachowski], Joe [Michael Straczynski] and Grant [Hill] for their vision, and the entire cast and crew for their craftsmanship and commitment."
https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflahe...ource=bbf_enus&utm_term=.ow2Q0vvLk#.kpbDW99n6
“After 23 episodes, 16 cities and 13 countries, the story of the Sense8 cluster is coming to an end," Cindy Holland, vice president of original content for Netflix, said in a statement. "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kick ass, 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 [Wachowski], Lilly [Wachowski], Joe [Michael Straczynski] and Grant [Hill] for their vision, and the entire cast and crew for their craftsmanship and commitment."
I think because...almost 10 MILLION per episode. No TV show should cost that much. Why shoot in ACTUAL Africa, Finland, Spain, Korea, etc.? Why would it cost that much for a 100% b-c list cast???
Yowzer!
heisenberg
Earl Grey
Simply put not enough on the return of investment. The time wasted outweigh the rewards. This is hard to stomach but when you have a growing audience that is thirsty for content and quality content, it gets harder to beat or match that benchmark they set.Sense8 has been cancelled.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflahe...ource=bbf_enus&utm_term=.ow2Q0vvLk#.kpbDW99n6
“After 23 episodes, 16 cities and 13 countries, the story of the Sense8 cluster is coming to an end," Cindy Holland, vice president of original content for Netflix, said in a statement. "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kick ass, 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 [Wachowski], Lilly [Wachowski], Joe [Michael Straczynski] and Grant [Hill] for their vision, and the entire cast and crew for their craftsmanship and commitment."
heisenberg
Earl Grey
Because they are trying to distinguish themselves from traditional TV. Make it grander when it really defeats the purpose.Netflix is still running at breakeven and has not been able to produce any profits yet but when a company gets as big as netflix, it also can't forget that everything costs money and that it needs to take calculated risks. In the beginning netflix could afford to take bigger risks,but now those risks are going to prove costlier. The same thing applies to most things in life and even Hollywood. Hollywood is obsessed with sequels because the audience are demanding it and now it's about reboots from the 90s, then it will be from the 80s then the 70s and then the 60s and 50s and then soon we will be getting reboots from 00s.
Very well put and exactly true. I think that for what we got, 10 million per episode is more than a bit much. We are talking about setting up production in 16 ACTUAL countries, when they could have not needed to do that at all. Iceland? Really? I think a large part of it was not just artistry, but money grab. I can't blame them though. I really liked the show.
Now me, I haven't completely liked any of the Netflix shows. Also I do concur that they are WAY overspending on them, and taken in tandem with the exodus of video properties from Netflix so that outside of their original shows their catalog is pretty poor I can see where they are getting into trouble.
Their top two most popular cost way less to make. Netflix gets licensing revenue much like HBO does for licensing cable stations to air their products. Sense8 had a sophisticated audience. Appeal was limited.
heisenberg
Earl Grey
That is a lot but game of throne is 10 million dollars too. Apparently crappy friends also costs that much which is and never was a funny show.
Then there is the crown which apparently 13 million for netflix. I don't know about you but there is no need to spend an obscene amount of money like this to make a show. It looks so boring...................How does this piece of crap cost 13 million dollars per episode?
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