Space announced today the renewal of the fifth and final season of their original series Orphan Black, which will air in 2017 with 10 new episodes.
The clone conspiracy thriller sees the return of the award-winning Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany in her multiple versatile roles as the clone sisters.
“The fourth season took viewers down a rabbit hole deeper into the heart of the conspiracy and explored what viewers were yearning to see – Beth’s backstory. After the roller coaster ride of Season 4, we were left on the edge of our seats,” said Corrie Coe, Senior Vice-President of Independent Production at Bell Media, in a press release. “Season 5 promises to take us into uncharted territories, where the stakes are higher than ever. Knowing the prowess of the Orphan Black creative team, I’d say, fasten your seatbelts.”
“Orphan Black has transcended the landscape of Canadian television, and it has been an honor for the Bell Media family to bring this revolutionary series to our fervent and devoted audience,” said Tracey Pearce, Senior Vice-President of Specialty and Pay at Bell Media. “We look forward to taking fans on one final journey with our clone ‘sestras’ alongside the genius team of writers, the entire cast and crew including the awe-inspiring Tatiana Maslany, and our production partners Temple Street and BBC America.”
Orphan Black debuted in 2013 and has since won Golden Globes as well as Directors Guild of Canada Awards. Maslany was also nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
