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Lana and Lilly Wachowski began their career as directors in 1996, with the lesbian action thriller “ Bound”, but came to fame in 1999 with the iconic science-fiction movie “ The Matrix”. Image: Lilly Wachowski, talking on-stage. It’s undoubtedly a sad day when such vital representation for trans women is taken away, but a question arises: Does the representation of white trans women excuse all the other issues with the show? And, more important: Does the Wachowski sisters’ position as recognized trans filmmakers give them a pass for their racism? Who are the Wachowski sisters?
There are some recurring trans women in shows like “ Claws”, “ Orange Is The New Black” and “ Star” but Jamie Clayton’s role as one of the co-leads of “ Sense8” is unarguably revolutionary. As for trans women in leading roles, Laverne Cox was cast as a main character in the CBS legal drama “ Doubt”, which was axed after only two episodes. When it comes to trans representation, 2016 indie mini-series “ Her Story” and the 2015 cartoon “ Danger and Eggs” are the only other examples of shows created by trans women that we could find. It’s undeniable at this point that the Wachowski sisters are without a doubt the most famous trans creators in pop culture, and they’ve been shaping science-fiction for decades. But putting “ Sense8” next to shows created and/or led by people of color feels, at best, like a poor comparison and, at worst, a purposeful attempt to cover up the issues in it by grouping it with truly progressive shows.ĭon’t get me wrong, “ Sense8” deserves recognition for being a popular/mainstream show created and led by trans women. Now, Netflix has cancelled the Wachowski sisters’ “ Sense8” and, since its cancellation on June 1st, critics and fans alike have proceeded to group it with the shows mentioned before as an example of networks cancelling inclusive shows, as critic Mo Ryan did in her article for Variety. The eight sensates, sitting together on a boat as the sun sets behind them.