Just days ahead of the June 5 premiere of "Sense8," Netflix has released eight character trailers for the sci-fi thriller from J. Michael Straczynski and Andy and Lana Wachowski.

The Wachowskis’ first television venture, “Sense8″ follows eight people from around the world whose lives are suddenly and inexplicably connected, allowing each of them to access the others' knowledge, skills and even secrets.

The 12-episode series stars Brian J. Smith, Tuppence Middleton, Jamie Clayton, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Tina Desai, Doona Bae, Aml Ameen and Max Riemelt. Also, Daryl Hannah, Naveen Andrews, Terrence Mann, Freema Agyeman, Alfonso Herrera, Erendira Ibarra, Adam Shapiro, Ness Bautista​ and ​​​Joe Pantoliano.