‘Sense8’ Update: 4 Things to Expect for Season 2
Ever since "Sense8," the hit Netflix sci-fi series created by the Wachowskis (Andy and Lana) and J. Michael Straczynski, was renewed for season two back in August, the creators have not provided any details about what viewers can expect.
Based from comments made before the renewal and statements from some of the actors on the show, here are four things fans can hope to see in season two.
1. Purab Kohli's Rajan Rasal to Reveal Dark Side?
In season one, Rajan Rasal, played by Purab Kohli, is engaged to Kala, a member from the cluster of sensates (the eight members of the cluster have the ability to tap into each other's senses and connect both mentally and physically). Although Rajan did not have a major role, he appeared to be way too perfect. In a recent interview, Kohli talked about Rajan's personality and stated that he is "too good to be true."
Kohli added, "I'm hoping he reveals some shades of grey in the seasons to follow."
Even though Kohli admitted that he has no idea what direction the creators will go with Rajan, Kohli hopes that maybe there is a dark side and some complexity to his character.
2. Rajan-Kala-Wolfgang Love Triangle?
Kala and Wolfgang's attraction to one another might influence Kala's decision to marry Rajan.
In season one, Rajan and Kala were supposed to get married. However, on the wedding day, Kala fainted after seeing a naked Wolfgang. Since they are a part of the same cluster, only Kala saw Wolfgang. After the wedding got postponed, Kala started to question her engagement to Rajan even more.
The season ended with Kala on the fence about what to do. Even though Wolfgang advised Kala to get married to the good guy, fans could see a love triangle starting in season two.
3. Cluster Gets Stronger
The cluster, made up of Kala, Wolfgang, Sun, Riley, Will, Nomi, Capheus and Lito, will get stronger. The eight sensates only just started to learn how to use each other's unique abilities to get out of dangerous situations in the first season. Now that they are more aware of their connection, fans can expect them to grow stronger.
4. New Cast Members will be Introduced
Prior to the renewal announcement, Straczynski talked about how there are other clusters out there on top of the main eight. However, he warned that not everyone will be willing to accept or offer help.
"There are other clusters out there, and if there were to be a second season, we might be meeting them," Straczynski said. "Some of them will be more [attuned to the commonality of being in a cluster], some will say, 'I'm hiding out, don't reveal me,' the value of not being seen. So not all sensates will be naturally good people. Some people with that ability might not be the best people. So there's a whole range of them."
"Sense8" season two will premiere some time next year. Season one premiered on June 5th.