Sorry Mates, But Netflix Has Binned Its Cult Hit Sci-Fi Series ‘Sense8’

After 23 episodes, 16 cities and 13 countries, the story of the Sense8 cluster is coming to an end,” Cindy Holland, VP Netflix original content, said in a statement. “It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kick ass, and outright unforgettable.”

The official Sense8 Twitter confirmed the news with a throwback video:

Thank you for being a part of our journey. Sensates forever. pic.twitter.com/SClwiY3rwy

— Sense8 (@sense8) June 1, 2017

This follows Netflix’s announcement that their hip-hop period piece The Get Down is also getting flushed. Seems like the company is getting much more ruthless about their original productions right now – perhaps trimming the fat now that they have shitloads of original content to distribute.

#Sense8 has been cancelled, in what looks like another sign that Netflix is finally acting more like, you know, a TV outlet now.

— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) June 1, 2017

Reaction from cast, crew and fans has been intense. The show, from the The Wachowskis, known best for The Matrix trilogy, became an extremely popular cult hit – and some aren’t happy that they won’t be getting a proper resolution.

Sorry guys. Thanks for your passion and support these last few days, was very moving to see your love for the show. En Evant! https://t.co/77H3Ob7OGB

— Brian J. Smith (@BrianJacobSmith) June 1, 2017

Sense8 is more than the story itself.

It tells that despite our differences, we flourish when we all unite & work together.

— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) June 1, 2017

There was no one on @sense8 who looked like me. No one lived like me, acted like me.

I saw myself in every character, and it was beautiful.

— Steph Haberman (@StephLauren) June 1, 2017

Dear @Sense8 fans. Thank you. Your support & enthusiasm has been, & still is, off the scale! And we feel you!! ??What an incredible journey!!

— Freema Agyeman (@FreemaOfficial) June 1, 2017

Ah well. RIP.