Thirteen
Thirteen

Thirteen

2016TV ShowEndedEnglish

A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users87%
Director: The WachowskisGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In a near future, ordinary people awaken to discover they are part of a larger, evolving human race and must adapt to new abilities and a destiny they never knew they had. A mysterious figure, The Watcher, guides them while a sinister organization hunts them.

Critical Reception

The Wachowskis' ambitious return to television, 'Sense8', explored themes of connection, empathy, and identity across a global scale. While praised for its groundbreaking diversity and visual style, the series received mixed reviews for its convoluted plot and pacing issues, but garnered a dedicated cult following.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of global connectivity and diverse representation.
  • Cited for visually stunning sequences and unique storytelling.
  • Criticized for a sometimes convoluted narrative and inconsistent pacing.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the show's unique concept, its emphasis on human connection, and the diverse cast. Some found the plot complex and occasionally slow, but many connected deeply with the characters and their journeys.

Fun Fact

The Wachowskis, known for 'The Matrix' trilogy, directed all episodes of the first season and co-wrote the second, making it their first foray into television directing.

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