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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 38 MIN

Sense8: The Psychic Orgy | How the Cluster Sex Scenes Got Made

from Faking It with Ariel and Morgan · host Ariel Leigh Cohen & Morgan Smith

Two intimacy coordinators break down the famous psychic orgy from Sense8 and explain how the cluster sex scene was actually made.From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, they're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV.They get into it all:The surprisingly complicated consent questions that come with sharing other people's experiencesThe challenge of choreographing a massive multi-location orgy without rehearsalThe actor's experiences behind the scenes and how an intimacy coordinator could have helpedPlus: German bathhouses, intimacy coordinator wedding hacks, Britney Spears throwbacks, and an extended discussion about what happens if someone in your cluster decides to have sex during your grandmother's funeral.Want to watch along? Their reaction covers the orgy scene in Season 1 Episode 6 (Demons): 32:08-39:32. -----------------------------------------CREDITS — SENS8 (S1E6 "Demons")Creators: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiDirectors: Lana Wachowski; Lilly WachowskiWriters: Lana Wachowski; Lilly Wachowski; J. Michael StraczynskiProducers: Grant Hill; J. Michael Straczynski; Lana Wachowski; Lilly WachowskiActors (featured in discussed scenes): Jamie Clayton; Freema Agyeman; Miguel Ángel Silvestre; Alfonso Herrera; Brian J. Smith; Max Riemelt; Tina Desai; Doona Bae; Tuppence Middleton© 2015 Netflix / Studio JMS / Anarchos Productions / Georgeville Television. All rights reserved.-----------------------------------------It's Pride Month! Give back to your community this month by donating to some of our favorite organizations:The Trevor ProjectLA LGBT CenterAdvocates for Trans EqualitySubscribe for weekly behind the scenes breakdowns of film and TV's most iconic sex scenes.#intimacycoordinator #tvbreakdown #behindthescenes #queertvSupport the showConnect & Support the Show Watch video versions on Spotify and YouTube. Suggest a Scene & Get Bonus Content: Join our Patreon to request scenes and unlock exclusive bonus episodes. Follow Us: Instagram & TikTok @FakingItThePod Website: FakingItThePod.com Theme Song: Faking It by Mike GoetzSubscribe & Review Never miss an episode — subscribe wherever you listen. Love the show? A 5-star rating helps other listeners find us.Stay real, Fakers.For entertainment and educational purposes only. All trademarks and copyrights remain with their respective owners.

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Two intimacy coordinators break down the famous psychic orgy from Sense8 and explain how the cluster sex scene was actually made. From gym workouts and hot tubs to morning cuddles and group intimacy across continents, they're unpacking what makes this sequence so memorable and why it still feels unlike anything else on TV. They get into it all: The surprisingly complicated consent questions that come with sharing other people's experiencesThe challenge of choreographing a massive multi-locati...

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