Sense8 cast says it's not just a sci-fi show
They wrote the show together with J. Michael Straczynski, best known for the long-running sci-fi series Babylon 5. But while there's a definite element of unusual goings on, Sense8 isn't really tied to the sci-fi genre. We got the chance to ask about how sci-fi the show is when we spoke to stars Tuppence Middleton and Daryl Hannah recently. And the answer, not surprisingy, is fairly complex.
"I think it really bridges so many different genres," says Hannah, a veteran of genre features like 1982 classic Blade Runner. "Because there’s obviously a thriller aspect, comedy, fantasy..." It's a big and dense show with a lot going on, and it's also likely that it would appeal to audience members who might not be so interested in something with a sci-fi label.
