The first trailer and new images have dropped for Sense8 , the Wachowskis' mysterious new sci-fi series coming soon to Netflix.

Miguel Angel Silvestre in a scene from Netflix's "Sense8." Photo credit: Murray Close/Netflix.

Daryl Hannah in a scene from Netflix's "Sense8." Photo credit: Murray Close/Netflix.

Tuppence Middleton, Brian J. Smith, Miguel Angel Silvestre (C), Max Riemelt (Back C), Doona Bae (Back R), and Aml Ameen in a scene from Netflix's "Sense8." Photo Credit: Murray Close/Netflix.

The trailer is our first look proper at the series, which centers around eight people from around the world who are suddenly linked together physically and emotionally while being pursued by a mysterious organisation with deadly ambitions. Check it out below.The first three official images paint a strong focus on action and drama here - nice to see the Wachowskis revisit their gun-toting roots.

Sense8's cast includes: 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, and Alfonso Herrera. Its 12-episode season is set to debut globally on Netflix Friday, June 5.

Keep your eye on IGN for more on Sense8 leading up to launch.

Lucy O'Brien is Entertainment Editor at IGN’s AU office. Follow her ramblings on Twitter.