A group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world's order.
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The Wachowskis’ ambitious sci-fi about eight strangers who share a psychic bond did something almost unheard of: it filmed on location in all eight of their home cities around the world, from Berlin and Seoul to Nairobi, Mumbai and San Francisco.
Where was Sense8 filmed?
Sense8 was filmed on location in eight cities worldwide – Berlin, Seoul, Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, San Francisco, Chicago and Reykjavik – plus London.
Every Sense8 location, explained
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The eight home cities
Each of the eight lead characters lives in a real city the show filmed in – Berlin, Seoul, Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, San Francisco, Chicago and Reykjavik.
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A truly global shoot
Rather than fake it, the production travelled to each city, filming its landmarks and streets.
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London and Scotland
Additional scenes used London and the Scottish Highlands.
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Iceland – Reykjavik
Reykjavik’s city hall and streets feature as one of the eight worlds.
Planning a visit
Sense8 is a round-the-world tour – Berlin, Seoul, London and Reykjavik are all real, accessible cities the show captured on location.
Sense8 Fun Facts
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Filmed in eight real cities The Wachowskis shot on location in all eight of the characters’ home cities worldwide.
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A logistical marvel The globe-spanning production was extraordinarily complex and costly.
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A Wachowski creation It came from the creators of The Matrix.
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Fans saved the finale After cancellation, a fan campaign secured a feature-length finale.
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Real landmarks throughout Each city’s genuine streets and landmarks ground its storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Sense8 really filmed around the world?
Yes – on location in all eight of the characters’ home cities.
Which cities feature in Sense8?
Berlin, Seoul, Mumbai, Nairobi, Mexico City, San Francisco, Chicago and Reykjavik.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – all eight are real, visitable cities.
Who created Sense8?
The Wachowskis, with J. Michael Straczynski.
Did it get a proper ending?
Yes – a fan campaign secured a feature-length finale after cancellation.
