Orphan Black

As this series aired on BBC America, it seems to me it should have been part of the Emmy candidates. However I wonder about that since it received no mention and as a minimum, Tatiana Maslany's performance in the lead character role is one of the best ever in any media. Tatiana plays the multiple clones effortlessly. Whether American, British, Eastern European, anti-social, nonconformist, conformist, straight, LGBTQ I am never questioning the character. I was a fan and regular viewer of United States of Tara, but Tatiana's performance eclipses Toni Collette's. As I watched each week of the first season, I went from mildly entertained by her transformation to completely believing there were multiple actresses in the show. I would watch the opening credits thinking there were missing actresses! Jordan Gavaris is also great as Tatiana's brother. He brings just the right level of doubt yet support to the character. The story lines, settings, direction are also very good. As video science fiction, I think this is one of the best shows I have seen. It explores many different ethic and moral views - personal, scientific and social - with just enough creepiness to both entertain and make me think.

Her acting skills are phenomenal and anyone who loves acting should watch this series for that reason alone. But the story is also fascinating and even if your not into sci-fi, it's still very entertaining and a original show to watch.

This show is sooo good. The perfect mix of action, science fiction(very intelligent and realistic btw), drama, and HUMOR!

Tatiana Maslany is literally a GODDESS!! This woman is SOOOO TALENTED.

When I first heard her speak in an interview I thought she was still acting. Her ability to do accents is next level good. Not only that, her ability to be up to 6 very different and distinct personalities in a single episode is AMAZING.

The only reason she didn't win the emmy and golden glove for every season is because this show was more of a cult series than a mainstream one.

That's a big mistake on the people in charge of the awards because Maslany deserved every single leading actress award, also the supporting actress awards.

It amazes me that one person could play so many lead roll characters. She is truly talented and so is the writer of this show. There's nothing like it out there very unique and addictive.

FIRST SEASON : 8,2/10

SECOND SEASON : 8/10

THIRD SEASON : 7/10

FOURTH SEASON : 7,5/10

FIFTH SEASON : 7,2/10.

ORPHAN BLACK is a very good sci fi tv show, overall. Yes, it dropped in quality after those two great first seasons but still, it is a tv show that every fan of this genre will enjoy.

The biggest positive here is of course is Tatiana Maslany. Maslany did the unthinkable : She was totally convincing playing all those characters, different to each other. I can't imagine any other actress who could possibly pull this off. I could recognize Sarah/Rachel/ Koshima etc EVERY SINGLE TIME without even doubt. Not gonna lie though, Maslany as Helena was not so successful, that was overacting and not that convincing. Yet, "Helena" was so likeable and interesting character that i was glad to watch her, even more than the other characters.

Acting is a strong quality here overall, there was not even one actor who didn't do a good job.

I won't say much in order to not give a spoiler. This is definitely worth of investing. Third season was kinda confusing, chaotic and messy but it got back on track in the 4th season which was very good. Fifth season has a weak start but the second half was good. Ending could have been better, still satisfying though.

Nice soundtrack. In general a pretty enjoyable even exciting tv show. A very good sci fi drama, with many intense moments, thriller at times with a successful comedic relief.