Orphan Black

Name: Orphan Black
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2013-03-30
Cast: Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Josh Vokey, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Ari Millen

2013 | 5 seasons | Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

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

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Best Drama Actress. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 499K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

Season 12013 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10
Sunday
Season 22014 · 10 episodes · 7.4 out of 10
Sunday
Season 32015 · 10 episodes · 6.9 out of 10
Weeknight
Season 42016 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10
Sunday
Season 52017 · 10 episodes · 6.9 out of 10
Weeknight

Trailer

Cast & crew

Created by Graeme Manson, John Fawcett

Tatiana MaslanySarah / Cosima / Alison / Helena / Rachel
Jordan GavarisFelix 'Fee' Dawkins
Josh VokeyScott Smith
Maria Doyle KennedySiobhan 'Mrs. S' Sadler
Ari MillenMark / Rudy / Miller / Ira
Kevin HanchardDetective Arthur 'Art' Bell
Kristian BruunDonald 'Donnie' Hendrix