Dec 14, 2016 04:19 AM EST By Christian Pepito, UniversityHerald Reporter

"Sense8" will be getting a Christmas special soon on Netflix. The Season 2 premiere date has also been revealed.

"Sense8" Christmas special release date

According to the official website of Netflix, TV series "Sense8" will be getting a two-hour Christmas special for the month of December. It will air around the globe on Dec. 23. The show will be available to stream and possibly download starting at 12:01 a.m. PT on the release date.

"Sense8" Christmas special details

Netflix gave details on the Christmas special for "Sense8," which leaves a bit a lot to the imagination for the fans and viewers of the TV series. The story continues as the eight characters that have a mysterious connection to each other find deeper connections in this special episode. They will learn darker and more desperate secrets about one another and they will find a way to identify their own selves.

"Sense8" season 2 premiere date

According to TV Line, the upcoming season 2 of Netflix's TV drama series "Sense8" will premiere on Friday, May 5. It will be available at 12:01 a.m. PT.

"Sense8" season 2 rumors

In other "Sense8" season 2 related news, it was rumored that one of the promising actresses of the Netflix TV series was going to leave. Donna Bae, who reprised the role as Sun Bak in the TV series, was going to leave due to her coming back to the Korean Drama scene after being away for six years. The rumor was debunked after a report that said that she was still part of the wrapping up of the popular series, and director Lana Wachowski said there will be more surprises in the series.

Bae is one of the eight characters that have the strange connection with their minds and emotions. Her co-actors in the series are Brian J. Smith, Tuppence Middleton, Max Riemelt, Aml Ameen, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Tina Desai, and Jamie Clayton.

"Sense8" director promises more surprises in season 2

The director has promised that there will be more surprises in "Sense8" season 2, which made the cast members shocked after the table readings were done in Berlin. The series will go deeper and will add more twists and turns to make it more interesting than season 1.

Check out the "Sense 8" Character Trailer video below:

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