: "My Least Favorite Year" (Often discussed alongside New Year themes) Aired : September 17, 2021
: The episode begins on New Year’s Eve 2019 , ending with a countdown to 2020. It famously uses dramatic irony by showing characters reacting to the very early reports of a "respiratory virus in China," which the audience knows will lead to the COVID-19 pandemic. Historical Significance of New Year's [S2E1] Happy New Year
: His family tensions escalate toward violence while he explores new personal connections. : "My Least Favorite Year" (Often discussed alongside
The concept of January 1st as a fresh start—a theme often used in these "S2E1" episodes—dates back to when Julius Caesar introduced the Julian calendar. He chose January to honor Janus , the Roman god of beginnings, who is depicted with two faces: one looking back at the past and one looking forward to the future. Mark Watches 'Sense8': S02E01 – Happy Fucking New Year. The concept of January 1st as a fresh
The episode introduces a major conflict involving Krolotean aliens and the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo.