Sci-Fi This Week: Sense8 Debuts On Netflix

Netflix’s brand new science fiction series Sense8 finally makes its long-awaited bow this week! The intricate story from the Wachowskis (The Matrix) and J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5) follows eight strangers from all over the world who find themselves mentally connected, able to hear one another’s thoughts and share each other’s memories and abilities.

The entire series will be available starting on Friday, with 12 episodes in the first season. Take a look at the trailer below.

There’s more science fiction to come in June! Defiance and Falling Skies will be back, and we’ll also see the premieres of newcomers Killjoys, Dark Matter, and Humans. Stick with SciFi Stream for the latest.

Here’s your schedule for this week in sci-fi television:

SENSE8
Netflix – SERIES PREMIERE!
One gunshot, one death, one moment out of time that irrevocably links eight minds in disparate parts of the world, putting them in each other’s lives, each other’s secrets, and in terrible danger. Ordinary people suddenly reborn as “Sensates.” All episodes will be available Friday, June 5!

LOST GIRL and BITTEN are now airing Fridays on Syfy Channel.

ORPHAN BLACK
BBC America, 9/8c
“Ruthless in Purpose, and Insidious in Method.” When Rachel makes a promise to Sarah, it comes with a hefty price. Meanwhile, Helena and Gracie work with the Hendrixes, and Donnie takes Kellerman to task. Over at Castor, Coady and Benchman scheme to track down the Castor Original, and Rudy descends on DYAD for a much needed asset.

GAME OF THRONES
HBO, 9/8c
“The Dance of Dragons.” Stannis confronts a troubling decision. Jon returns to The Wall. Mace visits the Iron Bank. Arya encounters someone from her past. Dany reluctantly oversees a traditional celebration of athleticism.

What are YOUR top picks for this week?