Orphan Black

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Season 3
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 156 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 103 out of 156
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 156
  3. Negative: 40 out of 156
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  1. OpinionatedGuy
    Jun 21, 2015
    9
    As the season progresses from slow to edge of my seat, the third season of Orphan Black is a huge improvement from the previous season in terms of story progression, character development and balance of drama and comedy.

    Rating: 9/10 Pros: +Tatiana Maslany continues to amaze me as she keeps outperforming herself. +Ari Millen is quite underrated as he did a great job playing the    As the season progresses from slow to edge of my seat, the third season of Orphan Black is a huge improvement from the previous season in terms of story progression, character development and balance of drama and comedy.

    Rating: 9/10

    Pros:
    +Tatiana Maslany continues to amaze me as she keeps outperforming herself.
    +Ari Millen is quite underrated as he did a great job playing the male version clones.
    +The plot arcs are excellent and entertaining from start to finish. The series long arc has also became more interesting than from the previous season.
    +Excellent character development for not just the clones but for some of the main characters as well.
    +Despite the show’s dark concept, the show continues not to take itself too seriously and balances its heavy scenes and light-hearted scenes excellently.

    Neutral:
    .The season had a bit of a slow start but as the season progresses, the third season became the show’s best season.

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  2. Knighthawk81
    Apr 20, 2015
    7
    "Orphan Black" burst unto the scene like a fascinating revelation two seasons ago. After an uneven sophomore season, the show returned Saturday to somewhat deepen the mythology. Tatiana Maslany remains an incredibly talented performer, deserving of an Emmy. But it remains to be seen if the show can get back the narrative magic it had in season one.
  3. gmonster320
    May 17, 2015
    8
    "Orphan Black" continues to be an acting showcase for Tatiana Maslany (who seriously deserves an Emmy). Where else do you find an actor playing every lead character in a show-- with each having a different appearance, voice and mannerisms? See Clone Dance Party as an example of her brilliance (and the stellar work of the special effects team). In my head, each clone is a different person."Orphan Black" continues to be an acting showcase for Tatiana Maslany (who seriously deserves an Emmy). Where else do you find an actor playing every lead character in a show-- with each having a different appearance, voice and mannerisms? See Clone Dance Party as an example of her brilliance (and the stellar work of the special effects team). In my head, each clone is a different person. There's Sarah, Alison, Cosima, Helena and Rachel (to name a few). The clones must rely on each other and a few friends/family (such as Felix, Mrs S, Delphine, Art, etc) in order to survive. Season 3 introduces us to the Castor (boy) clones. I'm not sold on them yet but I'll still keep coming back even if they arent my favorites. The clone mythology also can be confusing at times with Leda, Dyad, Castor, Topside, and the Proletheans. But again, I'll overlook that since I'm here for the clones. ClonePower!… Expand
  4. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    Still studded with exceptional performances from tatiana and her foster brother Felix the third season slows down. Muddied with way too many storylines and not enough character development (the shows strong suit. ) it wonders listlessly through a few too many episodes that are seemingly still far from a resolution.

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#91 Best TV Season of 2015

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Apr 20, 2015
    80
    In its third season, Orphan Black is both falling victim to its complexity and is all the stronger for it.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Apr 20, 2015
    50
    It’s always interesting--Maslany is particularly transcendent when she acts as one clone disguised as another clone, which occurs again in season 3, and the show even finds a way to introduce waterboarding into its already politically charged narrative. But Orphan Black lost its grip on the story sometime early in season 2, and introducing even more characters has not proven to be a way to reclaim it.
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  3. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Tirdad Derakhshani
    Apr 17, 2015
    80
    We enter the third season following a shocking discovery that adds a delicious new dimension to the series: Dyad is only one of two cloning projects.
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