Orphan Black

‘Orphan Black’ Closes With a Reaffirmation of the Power of Sisterhood
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‘Orphan Black’ Closes With a Reaffirmation of the Power of Sisterhood

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 / 16 August 2017
The way Orphan Black always put women at the center of its story, never shortchanging their complexity for likability or easy solutions, is what will be most remembered and missed.
‘Orphan Black’: Helena’s Past and Present Are the Fulcrum of “One Fettered Slave”
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‘Orphan Black’: Helena’s Past and Present Are the Fulcrum of “One Fettered Slave”

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 / 9 August 2017
Absent for much of the season, Helena (Tatiana Maslany) is front and center in "One Fettered Slave".
‘Orphan Black’: The Importance of Family and Sacrifice Are the Heart of “Guillotines Decide”
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‘Orphan Black’: The Importance of Family and Sacrifice Are the Heart of “Guillotines Decide”

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 / 1 August 2017
Art and death go hand in hand in one of Orphan Black's final episodes.
‘Orphan Black’: Rachel Makes a Brutal Choice in “Gag or Throttle”
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‘Orphan Black’: Rachel Makes a Brutal Choice in “Gag or Throttle”

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 / 24 July 2017
"Gag or Throttle" exemplifies how well the series combines plot, character payoff, and great pacing with the consistently outstanding acting of Maslany and company.
‘Orphan Black’: Krystal Is the Amusing Delight of a Serious Story
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‘Orphan Black’: Krystal Is the Amusing Delight of a Serious Story

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 / 18 July 2017
The islanders rebel, Cosima escapes, and everything is coming to a head in "Manacled Slim Wrists".
‘Orphan Black’: “Ease for Idle Millionaires” Allows Maslany’s Portrayal of Cosima to Shine
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‘Orphan Black’: “Ease for Idle Millionaires” Allows Maslany’s Portrayal of Cosima to Shine

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 / 13 July 2017
"Ease for the Idle Millionaires" pulls at the complex and interconnected plot threads, while giving Maslany endless opportunities to showcase her talent.
‘Orphan Black’: Alison’s Journey Is the Focus of “Beneath Her Heart”
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‘Orphan Black’: Alison’s Journey Is the Focus of “Beneath Her Heart”

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 / 28 June 2017
"Beneath Her Heart" is an excellent character study of Alison (Tatiana Maslany) that not only delves into her past, but also clearly marks her future.
‘Orphan Black’: The Frenetic “The Clutch of Greed” Features Impersonations, Violence, and Loss
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‘Orphan Black’: The Frenetic “The Clutch of Greed” Features Impersonations, Violence, and Loss

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 / 20 June 2017
There’s a lot to unpack, but the show deftly moves things toward a quickly approaching finalé with its signature fast pace.
‘Orphan Black’s The Crowded “Few Who Dare” Sets Up for the Final Season
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‘Orphan Black’s The Crowded “Few Who Dare” Sets Up for the Final Season

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 / 13 June 2017
"The Few Who Dare" continues to keep the clones separate, for the most part, as they each pull on a different thread in the Neolution plot.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 10 – “From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths”
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Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 10 – “From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths”

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 / 21 June 2016
With one season to go, the series has a great deal to wrap up; this season proves it's undoubtedly up to the task.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 9 – “The Mitigation of Competition”
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Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 9 – “The Mitigation of Competition”

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 / 15 June 2016
In many ways, this episode belongs to the two clones that’ve been most isolated this season: Rachel and Helena.
Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 8 – “The Redesign of Natural Objects”
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Orphan Black: Season 4, Episode 8 – “The Redesign of Natural Objects”

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 / 7 June 2016
Orphan Black continues to nimbly balance a great deal without ever feeling bogged down or overstuffed.