In appreciation of the strong female characters on Sense8

Sense8 has given us strong female characters over two seasons. We reflect on some of their best moments.

It’s been less than a week since Netflix debuted the highly anticipated Sense8 special. A lot has been said about the 2.5-hour episode that served as a conclusion to some of season two’s biggest cliffhangers, while also leaving us hanging on some other storylines.

While we may have differing opinions about the plot, pace, action, and relationships, what we can all agree on is Sense8 was the go-to show for strong female characters. Consisting of four leads and two supporting characters, the female characters of Sense8 experienced triumphs and losses on an epic scale.

From Dani’s 58 minutes to Amanita promising to burn down the hospital holding Nomi against her will, we saw these women in unique situations that gave us a different perspective.

From physical fights to overcoming mental illness, we review ways in which these women showed strength, wisdom and a defiant spirit.