Sense 8

Sense 8 created by The Wachowski Siblings and J. Michael Straczynski, starring Aml Ameen, Doona Bae, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton, Max Reimelt, Miguel Angel Silvetre, Brian J. Smith, Alfonso Herrera, Max Mauff, Freeman Agyeman, Naveen Andrews, and Daryl Hannah.

The only thing that saved this show was the concept because the agenda pushing of the narrative was daunting to deal with but I suffered through that because of the concept of eight people being able to share their lives with each other despite the geographical distant I found completely fascinating.  Another thing I liked about this show was the diverse cast.  This is one TV show that can boost of having one of the most diverse casts out there, characters range from America, London, Iceland, Germany, Africa, Japan, Mexico, and India, with a cast to match those cultures as well.   Each different part of that world had its own diverse production design and cultural effect, which made each change to character unique.  All of this made this show interesting as it turned into more of a character study than an over all arching plot of show.  I can't say I was prepared for this but I did go along with it.

What didn't help the show was the agenda pushing of gay, lesbian, and transgender as the only forms of a stable relationship.  These people were they people in this show where their partner was giving ample air and story time where as a straight person's relationship was never explored or even hinted at.  I felt if there had been this focus on a straight person I think the show would have more than accomplished the balancing act they were striving for but by not doing this, the show doesn't fell complete. It feels lacking.

The show also suffers by the end with the Wachowski's utter lack of wanting to reveal any sort of answers as they've become to be known for doing.  Good to know they still like to revel in the philosophical mumbo jumbo that offer no answers but only more questions.  The only thing that saved this show was the focus on characters and I've got a feeling Straczynki influence can be thanked for this.

Not a great show but one I found interesting.  There is so much potential here but most of it becomes wasted as the show progresses.  If the concept does click with you, I think you will have a good time watching it otherwise proceed with caution.