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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Solid cloning sci-fi series sequel has violence, sex.
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Orphan Black: Echoes
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What's the Story?
Thirty-seven years after the events of Orphan Black, Lucy (Krysten Ritter) finds herself pursued by a nefarious scientific organization. When she discovers a teenage girl who looks just like her, Lucy begins to unravel the mystery behind the organization—one that's followed her her whole life.
Is It Any Good?
This series moves a bit slower than its predecessor; it bears more resemblance to many of the lackluster "puzzle box" shows that proliferated in the original's wake. In many ways, Orphan Black: Echoes has its work cut out for it, launching with an entirely new cast and creative team. Capitalizing on the success of a breakout hit is no easy feat, and the original series managed to juggle sci-fi ideas with near-constant action and suspense. But it's also hard to shake this show's incredible premise (which is worth watching the original to discover, for those who haven't), and that's enough to give Echoes the benefit of curiosity for now.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the future. When does Orphan Black: Echoes take place in relation to the original Orphan Black? How are the two shows connected? What characters or themes do you expect to show up here?
What mysteries are the characters attempting to solve? What clues does the series give? What do you think will happen?
What is the series' point of view on cloning? How does it make viewers feel about the idea of cloning? Does this change at all over the course of the series?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 23, 2024
- Cast : Krysten Ritter , Amanda Fix , Keeley Hawes
- Networks : AMC , BBC America
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , STEM
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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