Viewers binging 'addictive' thriller as new spin-off series lands on ITVX
TV fanatics have been revisiting a ‘phenomenal’ science-fiction thriller following the debut of its spin-off series.
If you were around on the internet between 2013 and 2017, then you may remember seeing the tag #CloneClub popping up across social media.
At the time, this signalled you were an avid fan of a Canadian television series starring She-Hulk’s Tatiana Maslany and Better Call Saul’s Michael Mando.
If you were part of this movement, then you’ll already be aware of the show, which was created by Graeme Mason and John Fawcett.
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BBC America’s Orphan Black begins by following Sarah Manning (played by Tatiana) as she witnesses the suicide of a woman named Beth Childs.
However, upon realising the woman looks exactly like her, Sarah takes over her identity and discovers she is actually an illegal clone.
During the five-season show, Tatiana portrays a staggering 14 characters including Sarah, Beth, Alison Hendrix and various other Project Leda clones.
If you need a refresh, then here's the trailer for the first season:
Seven years on from Orphan Black’s conclusion, fans are now rekindling their love for the original series on ITVX.
Taking to social media to gush about the thriller, one user of X wrote: “Orphan Black was an incredible show. What a time.”
A second said: “Orphan Black was the definition of "binge-watch TV show.”
“Audibly gasped when I saw that Orphan Black was on ITVX.” someone else said.
While a fourth said: "All 5 seasons of orphan black are on ITVx. So it's time to rewatch them."
And earlier this week, the streaming service premiered the highly-anticipated Orphan Black spin-off show - which is set in the same universe.
Orphan Black: Echoes is a ten-part sci-fi project starring Krysten Ritter.
According to the press release, Lucy (Ritter) wakes up two years in a 'strange room', with 'no memory of who she is or where she came from and she’s been running ever since'.
“That is, until her past finally catches up with her and she’s faced with the reality that she was created in a lab and those who had a hand in making her want her dead.” it continues to say.
Following the news that Orphan Black: Echoes premiered on May 16, fans have been spreading the word.
One wrote: “Ohhhh, we got an Orphan Black extendo otw?? Can't wait.
“If you are ever looking for something to get in to television-wise and you haven’t seen Orphan Black. Stop what you are doing, and binge it, now.”
"Orphan Black: Echoes looks reaaaaally good,” typed a second.
While another wrote: Can't wait till Orphan Black Echoes drops on ITVX. I need my Krysten fix.”
All episodes of Orphan Black: Echoes and Orphan Black are available to stream on ITVX now.
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