It was just about a year ago where we were celebrating the end of Season 4 of Orphan Black. Now we are celebrating the beginning of Season 5, which debuts Saturday on Space in Canada and BBC America in the United States.
This is the last season for the sistrahood and there is a lot left on the table: Helena will give birth, Delphine is not only alive but also reunited with Cosima. And who knew there was a creepy island so close to Toronto (probably not one of the Thousand Islands).
We can imagine the twists and turns of what Season 5 will bring. We didn't get that sistrahood feeling at the very end of Season 4; in fact, the sisters seemed divided as never before. They are stronger when they are there to help each other. Based on the Season 5 trailer above, that theme will be prevalent.
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Tatiana Maslany wins the Lead Actress Emmy for Orphan Black
In between Season 4 and Season 5, Tatiana Maslany won Best Actress in a Drama in both Canada and the United States. Since the start of Orphan Black is after the Emmy deadlines, Maslany won't be nominated this year, but there is a shot in 2018 for her work on Season 5.
We know Maslany gets a lot of credit but Orphan Black has introduced Americans to a lot of interesting Canadian actors, including Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard, Kristian Bruun, and Évelyne Brochu. Let's not forget Kathryn Alexandre, as Maslany loves to praise at any moment, for her work as Maslany's acting double.
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After the Black was a fun spot last year on BBC America but the aftershow is not part of the mix in the final season. The aftershow proved to be a safe place for processing the episode that just aired along with behind the scenes knowledge.
The aftershow ran the last 2 seasons on Space but only last year on BBC America. For our Canadian readers, Innerspace will have an After the Black segment Monday nights at 6 pm Eastern with the hosts Teddy Wilson, Morgan Hoffman, and Ajay Fry.
We aren't much for spoilers and teasers here. I really do want to enjoy the end of the show as it comes and be surprised like most everyone else. If you haven't started on Orphan Black, you still have time. Each season has 10 episodes, so find some time to binge watch while taping the first few episodes of Season 5.
Orphan Black airs Saturdays at 10 pm Eastern on Space in Canada and BBC America in the United States.
videos credit: YouTube/BBC America
photo credit: Orphan Black/Space/BBC America
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