(This is a review of Orphan Black: Echoes season one. While the review is mostly spoiler free and only contains vague plot details for the season, it does contain spoilers for the mother series Orphan Black.)
Any Clone Club member will tell you how exciting it was when we met Sarah and her sisters for the first time over ten years ago. The entire series felt like lightning in a bottle, held together by Tatiana Maslany’s undeniable star power. Though it was never a ratings power house, it did find a loyal fanbase, one that remains very vocal even seven years after Orphan Black ended. It makes sense that those behind the series would want to find another way to get back to that world, though you might find yourself questioning why they chose to rejoin it in such a bizarre way – at least initially.
Showing posts with label Orphan Black. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Orphan Black. Show all posts
Orphan Black: To Right the Wrongs of Many (Series Finale)
by
Lamounier
"We really shouldn’t like Sarah."
Those were the first words Sunbunny wrote in her review of Orphan Black's very first episode. There is a certain dramatic irony attached to them because now, in the final episode of the series, Sarah is the one who doesn't like herself.
Those were the first words Sunbunny wrote in her review of Orphan Black's very first episode. There is a certain dramatic irony attached to them because now, in the final episode of the series, Sarah is the one who doesn't like herself.
Orphan Black: One Fettered Slave
by
Lamounier
John: "The future is female. Haven't you heard?"
In the round of clone-centric episodes, it's time for Helena to get the spotlight and an origin story.
In the round of clone-centric episodes, it's time for Helena to get the spotlight and an origin story.
Orphan Black: Guillotines Decide
by
Lamounier
"We do what we can. Each of us in our own way. And we do it for each other. Chipping at the devil till he is done."
BBC hyped the hell out of this episode. It was supposed to be so [insert adjective] that they didn't even show any scenes in the promo. I'm not sure why BBC advertised it as if it were an explosive hour of TV when the episode itself never goes there. Instead, what it offers is a carefully constructed story that celebrates the show's history while delivering some of the most important turns of the series with calm and elegance.
BBC hyped the hell out of this episode. It was supposed to be so [insert adjective] that they didn't even show any scenes in the promo. I'm not sure why BBC advertised it as if it were an explosive hour of TV when the episode itself never goes there. Instead, what it offers is a carefully constructed story that celebrates the show's history while delivering some of the most important turns of the series with calm and elegance.
Orphan Black: Gag or Throttle
by
Lamounier
Kira: "Who hurt you?"
Rachel: "All of them."
This could be the best episode of the entire series. I'm not sure. I do think, however, that its final ten minutes are the best ten minutes of television this show has ever produced.
Rachel: "All of them."
This could be the best episode of the entire series. I'm not sure. I do think, however, that its final ten minutes are the best ten minutes of television this show has ever produced.
Orphan Black: Ease for Idle Millionaires
by
Lamounier
"You're a human being. If you don't start there, there's nothing left to mitigate."
I have to start this review with the quote above, because, damn it, if it's not apt for the times that we live.
I have to start this review with the quote above, because, damn it, if it's not apt for the times that we live.
Orphan Black: Let the Children and Childbearers Toil
by
Lamounier
Sarah: "You were casing the joint."
Mrs. S: "So were you. Birds of a feather."
You can't go wrong with Siobhan and Sarah playing a mother/daughter spy duo.
Mrs. S: "So were you. Birds of a feather."
You can't go wrong with Siobhan and Sarah playing a mother/daughter spy duo.
Orphan Black: Beneath Her Heart
by
Lamounier
"Do you think this is all there is for us?"
This episode gets the awards of best episode of the season so far, best Alison-centric episode ever, and one of most beautiful the show has ever done. I loved it.
This episode gets the awards of best episode of the season so far, best Alison-centric episode ever, and one of most beautiful the show has ever done. I loved it.
Five (And More) Ubiquitous Dead TV Characters*
by
Mark Greig
*As in those characters who died either before or at the very beginning of a series, but continued to be a major presence throughout its run.
Lamounier's 2017 In Review
by
Lamounier
Hello, Doux readers!
2017 was another year with many great TV shows and not enough time to watch them. Will the number keep growing endlessly? It's hard to keep up with all that's new (and all that's ongoing or classic, and also great), but I'm glad with the shows I ended up watching. Let's talk a little bit about them now, shall we?
2017 was another year with many great TV shows and not enough time to watch them. Will the number keep growing endlessly? It's hard to keep up with all that's new (and all that's ongoing or classic, and also great), but I'm glad with the shows I ended up watching. Let's talk a little bit about them now, shall we?
Orphan Black: Clutch of Greed
by
sunbunny
“Is Sarah Manning finally ready to behave?”
Most gruesome episode of Orphan Black ever? From Helena’s needle-licious exit to the way the episode ended, I was pretty grossed out all the way through.
Most gruesome episode of Orphan Black ever? From Helena’s needle-licious exit to the way the episode ended, I was pretty grossed out all the way through.
Orphan Black: The Few Who Dare
by
sunbunny
“Is that the emergency loon call?”
Here we go. The first episode of the final season of the inimitable Orphan Black.
Here we go. The first episode of the final season of the inimitable Orphan Black.
Orphan Black: From Dancing Mice to Psychopaths
by
sunbunny
“Hold on tight, because this is very confusing.”
This episode wrapped up the season but it did so in such a way it got me wondering why we’d wasted our time at all.
This episode wrapped up the season but it did so in such a way it got me wondering why we’d wasted our time at all.
Orphan Black: The Antisocialism of Sex
by
sunbunny
“It’s nothing insurmountable.”
As Clone Club reels from their latest loss, we get to see how differently each member deals with grief.
As Clone Club reels from their latest loss, we get to see how differently each member deals with grief.
Orphan Black: Human Raw Material
by
sunbunny
“You know, you can be a victim, or you can totally get to the bottom of it, you know?”
An episode of Orphan Black that had everything and somehow didn’t feel overstuffed. Maybe because they only focused on two clones instead of the usual three?
An episode of Orphan Black that had everything and somehow didn’t feel overstuffed. Maybe because they only focused on two clones instead of the usual three?
Orphan Black: From Instinct to Rational Control
by
sunbunny
“Who’s the science now, bitch?”
For the first time ever, an episode of Orphan Black has left me cold.
For the first time ever, an episode of Orphan Black has left me cold.
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