"Sense8," a science-fiction drama, debuted on streaming service Netflix last June and made a lasting impression on many of its viewers. It was met with critical acclaim due to the show's openness to tackle very serious and diverse issues.

"Sense8" was created, written and produced by the Wachowskis, Andy and Lana, and J. Michel Straczynski.

In the show, eight strangers from different parts of the world have become "sensates." Through their cluster, these eight individuals have become mentally and emotionally bonded. They share skills, have conversations with each other and share the same visions. What links the sensates together is that they all share the same birthdate, 8/8/88.

After a successful season, fans of the show became tense due to a lack of renewal announcement from Netflix. Fortunately, after a long wait, Netflix finally announced on 8/8 that it had renewed "Sense8" and that cast would be coming back for a second season.

Series co-creator and executive producer, J. Michael Straczynski, shared his insights on the show and the show's trajectory with Collider.

According to Straczynski, there is already a five-year plan for the series.

"I'm big on five-year arcs. We have a rough structure for five years. Should Netflix decide to do it, we already have the second season worked out in great detail. And then, we have rough notes for the next three years, beyond that. I need to know where I'm going. I always write toward the ending, so I need to know where it's going," Straczynski said. The executive producer had followed the same process for his previous show, "Babylon 5."

While Straczynski refused to comment on season two's storyline, he did mention that for season one, it was all about creating and telling the origin stories of the sensates.

In telling stories, Straczynski also highlighted the importance of balancing elements of science fiction with more intricate human moments. "We're going to have these big, huge action moments, so, we need to have the quieter, more human moments to say what this is all about."

Straczynski also praised Netflix. "They're really good partners," he said. Netflix was able to give the show a good budget, publicity and support. The also gave the producers creative control to be able to tell the stories that they wanted.

For those who have yet to see the series or fans who want to re-watch while waiting for season two, Straczynski has one advice. "I want people to watch all 12 hours straight through. From our point of view, it's really written as a 12-hour movie. Ultimately, that's what it is."

"Sense8" will return for its second season next year on Netflix.