Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 9 – “The Mitigation of Competition”
In many ways, this episode belongs to the two clones that’ve been most isolated this season: Rachel and Helena.
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UnREAL: Season 2, Episode 1 – “War”
“War” is an excellent introduction to UnREAL, and one that sets in motion a great deal to explore throughout season two.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 8 – “The Redesign of Natural Objects”
Orphan Black continues to nimbly balance a great deal without ever feeling bogged down or overstuffed.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 7 – “The Antisocialism of Sex”
Three episodes to go and endless possibilities for how the season will end; the only sure thing's that Orphan Black is having an excellent season.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 6 – “The Scandal of Altruism”
"The Scandal of Altruism" is one of the season’s best episodes, because it so perfectly combines the show's strengths.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 5 – “Human Raw Material”
“Human Raw Material” wasn’t a perfect episode, but it continues to build on the momentum from the season's excellent first episode.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 4 – “From Instinct to Rational Control”
The clones may be connected in purpose, but they’re dangerously unconnected to each other.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 3 – “The Stigmata of Progress”
There aren't any huge developments, but there are enough details simmering below the surface to make clear that much is still to be revealed
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 2 – “Transgressive Border Crossing”
"Transgressive Border Crossing" jumps between the various characters and their individual issues, yet it also manages to frame their connectedness effortlessly.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 1 – “The Collapse of Nature”
The fourth season of Orphan Black seems poised to go back to its roots with “The Collapse of Nature”; that's a good thing.
iZombie: Season 2, Episodes 18 and 19 – “Dead Beat” and “Salivation Army”
iZombie’s finale cemented how expertly paced this season has been as a whole, revealing huge secrets and enough gallows humor in keeping with the show’s distinctive tone.
iZombie: Season 2, Episode 17 – “Reflections of the Way Liv Used to Be”
The entire season has been steadily building to multiple revelations and their consequences; this episode moved a great deal of story forward in smart and inventive ways.