For tl;dr, see bottom of text.

For reasons which make absolutely no sense, Netflix has decided to cancel 'Sense8'. A review by Brian Lowry in 2015 has stated that “‘Sense8’ becomes a pretty mundane, chaotic soap opera, following the lives of its various characters without doing much to advance what binds them." Respectfully, I think that this summarisation completely misses the core of what this show truly means to so many of its viewers.

This day, June 1st 2017, officially marks the first day of Pride. Many of us have yearned for a chance to see ourselves portrayed in an accurate and relatable way since we first started realising that we did not look like or act like people on the television screen, and became self conscious, even going so far as to feel guilty and abnormal.

Two of the most moving scenes for me during this second season of 'Sense8' were during the episode 'Who am I?' and in 'Isolated Above, Connected Below'. For those of you who did not binge-watch the show within the first two days of its full release, these moments showed the various members of the main cast deliver a powerful speech in 'Who Am I?', confronting a reporter seeking a story with a mirror of sorts, asking them to question their own actions and why it is so important for them to pin down and define an individual. It prompted the viewer to ask themselves why they hold labels to such high esteem, why they couldn't accept people for who they are, rather than trying to force them to be something they were not.

'Isolated Above, Connected Below' shows Miguel Ángel Silvestre playing Lito Rodriguez embracing a label which he has denied for years out of fear of rejection, which I personally saw as one of if not the most defining moment of this season. The sheer joy portrayed by his character, the acceptance of such a huge, like-minded crowd reflected what I'm sure a vast majority of the audience felt, how they related to that desire to feel love, respected, valued.

Think back to the very beginning of the first season of the show. Many of you I'm sure have rewatched the first season, perhaps even the show in its entirety. Tell me now that you have not grown this past year alongside the characters you know and love.
Tuppence Middleton as Riley Blue, Tina Desai as Kala Rasal, they both overcame their inner insecurities, and their inner strength has been allowed to shine through. Jamie Clayton as Nomi Marks, Miguel Ángel Silvestre as Lito Rodriguez, both receiving the support they so desperately needed to feel genuinely loved and accepted. Toby Onwumere as Capheus "Van Damn" Onyango, Doona Bae as Sun Bak, both realising that they have strength that reaches far beyond the physical, and that they had power they never eben realised. And finally Brian J. Smith as Will Gorski, and Max Riemelt as Wolfgang Bogdanow, who learnt that being the hero does not come naturally, and that there will be moments of weakness but that is okay. What tied all of these diverse strangers together was the solid support structure they found in each other. Each of us have our own pairings, our own messages we individually took. The characters bought this to life, in a way that, personally, made me weep.
'Sense8' reflected the general consensus and the message at the end of last year, "Fuck 2016". It ended on a note so downtrodden and in such despair, that this second season was a relief. It was motivation incarnate, and the hype I felt was bordering on insanity.

That is what Netflix wants to get rid of. They want to take this motivation, this acceptance, the lives of characters which hit so close to home. They want to wipe that out like it never existed. It wants to take this glimmer of hope during these past two weeks and snuff it out.

Twitter, tumblr, and facebook are all talking about 'Sense8' at this moment of writing. Even the show's main Twitter page has announced "Thank you for being a part of our journey. Sensates forever."
I will not let this show go down without a fight, and I intend to stand on my own two feet, throwing punches if I have to.I am asking for your help; I need your support.

Netflix cancelled 'The Get Down' after a mere single season earlier this year. There has been an outrageous backlash after the release of Academy Award Winning 'Moonlight' and 'Get Out'. I ask you, reader, what do you think this is trying to indicate to shows that are trying to promote not simply diversity, but simply equality? I personally would much rather see an accurate representation of daily life than have to be recommended yet another show that focuses on issues that have been ever-present for decades now; forced heterosexuality, white, often male, protagonists, whitewashing even after a perfectly feasible show already exists.

tl;dr: I am angry. I want this show back. I need your support.

I will be setting goals everywhere I post this at regular intervals. My first big milestone is going to be 1,000,000 signatures. It is going to take an incredible push, but if you, like me are as passionate about seeing this show carry on and not be left at the cliffhanger it is on now, then join me. Show NTF (BPO) that we will not give into their wishes without fighting back.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, please sign my petition, and spread the word if you haven't already done so.