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[Cornballer]

So is this show any good? I need something new to watch!

Yes, it's pretty darn good. It's a ton of fun, they've carefully plotted it thus far, and the lead is great in multiple roles. Watch a few episodes and see what you think.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

So is this show any good? I need something new to watch!

Yes, it's a highly entertaining conspiracy thriller with lots of twists and turns and some very good actors, namely the lead Tatiana Maslany, who often has to play 6+ different characters in the same episode. It's one of my favorite new shows of the year.

 

[985boi]

Helena in the club dancing with a cut off tail. :lol

 

[mugurumakensei]

Man, I love this show so much.

Needs more Cosima though.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

Cosima might be too into her friend at this point to realize what the reaction to the kiss meant. Delphine is a monitor. She isn't in the position to have an amorous relationship with a fellow student however.

 

[Cornballer]

- Onion A|V Club review

 

[umop_3pisdn]

Helena in the club dancing with a cut off tail. :lol

Yeah, Helena is pretty hilarious.

 

[mackaveli]

Great episode tonight.

Glad it got renewed.

Don't know where it's all going to lead to but I'll enjoy the ride.

 

[aceface]

Loving this so far. I started just watching it after Doctor Who and I've ended up enjoying Orphan Black a lot more.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Helena. dancing in a club. holding a severed human tail. what. the. fuck. This show is insane.

And I'm loving every minute of it.

 

[Cornballer]

- Promo for next week's episode (please spoiler tag any discussion)

 

[Battle Born]

I liked that Paul is more involved in the story and that he is looking after Sarah. I also liked the story of Mrs. S about Sarah's past.
And Tatiana Maslany is amazing. She is doing an outstanding job giving each clone their own personality and it's fun to watch her clones talking to each other. Helena was especially hilarious by dancing with that bloody tail or awkwardly eating Jello.

 

[Grifter]

Guess no more one-man DPs for Olivier at the Neolution afterparties? Wife thought "tail" meant someone was following him, she's been traumatically tucked in bed since the gushing man-tentacle hole.

 

[Cornballer]

Bahahaha, Helena is the best. Can't stop laughing...

 

[Air]

Yes, it's pretty darn good. It's a ton of fun, they've carefully plotted it thus far, and the lead is great in multiple roles. Watch a few episodes and see what you think.

Yes, it's a highly entertaining conspiracy thriller with lots of twists and turns and some very good actors, namely the lead Tatiana Maslany, who often has to play 6+ different characters in the same episode. It's one of my favorite new shows of the year.

Thanks guys, gonna check it out soon. I didn't know the actress was in so many roles, reminds me of Dr. Strangelove.

 

[Cornballer]

- HitFix review

- BBCA Recap & Behind the Scenes info

Olivier’s tail isn’t real, is it?

No, it’s a prosthetic (but people have been born with actual tails – see the links in the Wet Lab & Library if you don’t believe us). Actor David Richmond-Peck not only had to wear a monstrous mechanical necklace that housed all the gears and wires that animated the tail, but he literally could not sit down for several hours while he was wearing the mighty memorable appendage. David had to stand or lie on his stomach, but he was a great sport about it. Wherever he went on set, he always had the biggest tail in the room.

Bonus:

 

[CzarTim]

Felix is one of the best new TV characters in a long time.

 

[KibblesBits]

Felix is one of the best new TV characters in a long time.

I agree, but then again I love the whole show. Everything about it.
I'm sure I've said that many many times already though.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

As expected, they have their own Tumblr page shock full of gifs and other images.

- Onion A|V Club review

That was overly critical. Examiner has a more accurate examination of last nights episode. Though I disagree with her feeligns on Paul and Sarah as Beth.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Cosima might be too into her friend at this point to realize what the reaction to the kiss meant. Delphine is a monitor. She isn't in the position to have an amorous relationship with a fellow student however.

They kissed? I must have missed that.

 

[xenist]

This has been a very pleasant surprise. Very fun and crazy show.

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

They kissed? I must have missed that.

You're pulling my leg.

 

[Cornballer]

As expected, they have their own Tumblr page shock full of gifs and other images.

Nice find.

That was overly critical. Examiner has a more accurate examination of last nights episode. Though I disagree with her feeligns on Paul and Sarah as Beth.

Are the Examiner reviews any good? I usually dismiss them as click bait (having read their take on a few for other shows), but perhaps the Orphan Black ones are ok.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

You're pulling my leg.

I honestly don't remember a kiss at all. Maybe I should lay off the rum...

 

[valeo]

I was wondering where the story arc would go and I honestly think it jumped the shark last episode. Was going really good up until them but now it's just layers upon layers of sci-fi cheese.

 

[mackaveli]

I honestly don't remember a kiss at all. Maybe I should lay off the rum...

There was definitely a kiss.

 

[Cornballer]

There was definitely a kiss.

Yup, Cosima kissed her and then it got awkward and Delphine left quickly.

 

[Killthee]

I honestly don't remember a kiss at all. Maybe I should lay off the rum...

Shitty Tumblr gifs:

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Was that after their dinner with what's his face?

 

[Killthee]

Was that after their dinner with what's his face?

I think so. She rushed out right after the kiss.

 

[Clevinger]

Are the Examiner reviews any good? I usually dismiss them as click bait (having read their take on a few for other shows), but perhaps the Orphan Black ones are ok.

Examiner is anyone, I believe. It's like a crowdsourcing site. It's not a normal site with a small group of TV critics (or journalists or whatever else).

 

[ReturnOfTheRAT]

And is that what Cornballer meant by click bait? Maybe I don't go deep enough into the site to see the short previews that link elsewhere...

 

[yencid]

if youre on tumblr and track/check the tag you will surely see my gifs. In love with this show.

 

[Tokubetsu]

I absolutely love Helena. Everything about her.

 

[Cornballer]

Examiner is anyone, I believe. It's like a crowdsourcing site. It's not a normal site with a small group of TV critics (or journalists or whatever else).

Oh, interesting. Didn't know that was the case.

And is that what Cornballer meant by click bait? Maybe I don't go deep enough into the site to see the short previews that link elsewhere...

It seemed like the sort of site that would put up spoilers, teasers, and the occasional review in an attempt to drive traffic rather than provide useful content, but I may have misread it. I'll keep an eye on them.

if youre on tumblr and track/check the tag you will surely see my gifs. In love with this show.

Awesome. Keep 'em coming.

 

[Angelus Errare]

Made this quick and dirty for fellow Helena fans

 

[DominoKid]

this show keeps getting weirder and weirder.

 

[Angelus Errare]

this show keeps getting better and better.

Truth.

 

[Tokubetsu]

Can't wait for the inevitable Vick x Helena psycho showdown. Or even better, a Vick impression from Helena.

How was your day Vick?
Sarah I love you Saraaaaaaaaaaaaah

 

[Cornballer]

The Helena conversation at the table with the picture of Paul was hilarious. Loved it.

 

[Grifter]

Poor cold fish Beth keeps getting dragged thru the mud post-mortem, but at least this show is sending the proper message to girls - up your game in bed despite life crumbling around you and a hot guy like Paul will instantly fall in love.

 

[Ducarmel]

That tail cutting scene, gross!

 

[Tokubetsu]

Poor cold fish Beth keeps getting dragged thru the mud post-mortem, but at least this show is sending the proper message to girls - up your game in bed despite life crumbling around you and a hot guy like Paul will instantly fall in love.

 

[george_us]

Up to the fourth episode and this show has been incredible so far.

 

[Cornballer]

- io9 on this week's episode

 

[Cornballer]

- Monsters & Critics: Interview with Orphan Black star Inga Cadranel (Detective Deangelis)

 

[RatskyWatsky]

In a west-to-east move, Britain’s BBC Three has acquired the BBC America original series Orphan Black.

Source

Great news for UK GAF!

 

[Cornballer]

Will be good to get more viewers on Orphan Black, and I'm happy to see they're going to show it over there, too.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Just caught up with the last three episodes.

Observations:

Tatiana is a fucking good actor.

I love Alison, as psycho as she can get.

Helena is awesome. That fucking tail, holy shit.

Felix is awesome.

Cosima is grating.

Sarah's aight.

 

[Clevinger]

I finally caught up on this - binged through 7 episodes on two sick days - and holy shit, this show is fucking awesome. So creepy and thrilling and crazy and, above all, hilarious.

- Tatiana Maslany is divine
- Alison is amazing; almost everything she does makes me burst out laughing; the whole lunch party episode was incredible
- Felix is awesome
- Helena is awesome; I hope they don't kill her off
- I would totally watch a spinoff show called "Helena Eats Stuff"
- Paul is a bad actor, but I'm pretty sure he could snap my arm in two with his ass muscles