Orphan Black 

A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her.

Creators:

Kim Coghill, Andrew De Angelis, Jeff Detsky

Stars:

Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 67 wins & 87 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tatiana Maslany	...	Sarah Manning / ... 50 episodes, 2013-2017
Jordan Gavaris	...	Felix Dawkins 50 episodes, 2013-2017
Maria Doyle Kennedy	...	Siobhan Sadler 50 episodes, 2013-2017
Kristian Bruun	...	Donnie Hendrix 45 episodes, 2013-2017
Kevin Hanchard	...	Detective Art Bell / ... 44 episodes, 2013-2017
Skyler Wexler	...	Kira Manning / ... 39 episodes, 2013-2017
Josh Vokey	...	Scott 38 episodes, 2013-2017
Ari Millen	...	Mark Rollins / ... 36 episodes, 2014-2017
Evelyne Brochu	...	Delphine Cormier / ... 29 episodes, 2013-2017
Dylan Bruce	...	Paul Dierden 29 episodes, 2013-2016

Storyline

SPOILER: Orphan Black follows outsider, orphan and street-wise chameleon Sarah. After witnessing a woman's suicide, Sarah assumes the stranger's identity - who happens to look just like her. Expecting to solve all her problems by cleaning out the dead woman's savings, Sarah is instead thrust headlong into a kaleidoscopic mystery as she realizes the dizzying truth - she and the dead woman are clones. As Sarah searches for answers, she discovers the chilling fact that there are more people like her out there - genetically identical individuals who were planted in unsuspecting birth parents and nurtured in completely different circumstances. With no idea who created the clones, she'll need to discover the reason in a hurry as an assassin is killing them one by one.

---

Plot Keywords:

suicide | brainwashed assassin | mad scientist | genetic enhancement | female protagonist | 

---

Taglines:

The only way forward is to go back. (season 4)

---

Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi

---

Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

BBC America [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 March 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Crno siroče

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Temple Street Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Co-Creator and Director John Fawcett has cited Memento (2000) as a major inspiration for Orphan Black.

---

Goofs

Beth's Jaguar X-Type changes specification throughout series 1. The Interior often changes from an early car to a later car throughout the the series. Notably the design of the front seat head restraints change design and the steering wheel changes from an all leather rim to a maple wood rim which also features a completely different design of wheel centre.

---

Connections

Referenced in Supergirl: How Does She Do It? (2015)

---

Soundtracks

Main Title Theme
Written by Two Fingers
Performed by Two Fingers

User Reviews

phenomenal

"Orphan Black" is a highly underrated series starring the woefully underrated Tatiana Maslany. What is the story there? This woman's name should be shouted from housetops. She should be heralded as the next Meryl Streep.

Like others on this board, I don't want to say too much and give the story away. In order to see what makes Maslany so amazing, you need to watch the show.

The story is full of twists and turns. In the beginning, we see a young woman, Sarah (Maslany) witness the suicide of a woman on the subway tracks. A fast thinker who lives on the edge, Sarah grabs her purse and her identity. It goes from there.

The series is peppered with interesting characters, including Jordan Gavaris as Sarah's gay hustler brother; Maria Doyle Kennedy as Mrs. S, Matt Frewer as Dr. Leeke, and many others. I'll just name the characters - they're all marvelous: Cosima, Alison, Rachel, Helena, Tony, etc.

Don't miss this, and don't ask me why everybody's not talking about it.