Well hey there Orphan Black... where have you been all my life? This show is creepy, weird, and twisted in all the best ways possible and has moments to offer that you will not see on anywhere else. Orphan Black, the story of a girl and her clones, has been a stealth surprise this year. When lead character, Sarah Manning, sees a woman who looks exactly like her commit suicide, shit pops off real quick as Sarah is launched into a deep mystery involving murder, sisterhood, conspiracy, and identity.
The best part of the show is its nucleus, Tatiana Maslany. This leading lady is a chameleon. It takes some real talent and some next-level skills to play roughly seven clones, as well as clones impersonating other clones (complicated stuff). I had never even heard of Tatiana Maslany before, but now that I know who she is, hers is one that won't be easy to forget. She makes each clone unique and distinct from speech down to body language to the point where you have to be reminded that it's all the same actress. Her performance... wow... how does she do it? Basically, homegirl can ACT.
The first couple of episodes are good but not too amazing (out of necessity), but once the ball gets rolling stars fly. Believe you me this BBC America thriller will keep you fully engaged. The addiction is real and it comes on fast, but sadly it can only be satisfied with ten episodes. The good news is that Orphan Black has already been renewed for a second season (praise the TV Gods). So, DO NOT miss out on this American-Canadian sci-fi drama thriller (so many labels). Listen to me. Have I ever steered you wrong (actually idk nobody reads this)? Get up to speed and marathon this piece, hoss and then you can be going through Orphan Black withdrawals right along side me. Here's a preview to wet your whistle:
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