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[Dereck]

Season 4 of the drama will see

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leader-of-the-pack, Sarah, reluctantly return home from her Icelandic hideout to track down an elusive and mysterious ally tied to the clone who started it all — Beth Childs. Sarah will follow Beth’s footsteps into a dangerous relationship with a potent new enemy, heading in a horrifying new direction. Under constant pressure to protect the sisterhood and keep everyone safe, Sarah’s old habits begin to resurface. As the close-knit sisters are pulled in disparate directions, Sarah finds herself estranged from the loving relationships that changed her for the better.

Returning this season is Jordan Gavaris as Sarah’s battle-worn foster brother Felix; Maria Doyle Kennedy as Sarah and Felix’s foster mother Mrs. S; Kristian Bruun as Donnie, Alison’s partner-in-crime and husband; Kevin Hanchard as Art, Beth’s detective partner who’s torn between his job and his loyalty to the clones; Skyler Wexler as Sarah’s long-suffering daughter Kira; Ari Millen as a mysterious new Castor clone, the likes of which we’ve never seen before; and Josh Vokey as Scott, Cosima’s lab partner. Also returning this season is James Frain as Ferdinand, an intimidating “cleaner” for shadowy organization, Topside; Allison Steadman as Kendall Malone, “the original”; and Rosemary Dunsmore as Susan Duncan, Rachel’s adoptive mother and one of the leading scientists of Project Leda. Joining the Orphan Black cast this season is Joel Thomas Hynes as Dizzy, an edgy, self-reliant hacker who doesn’t conform to group mentality. Additional casting for the series will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Trailers (please spoiler tag discussion as appropriate)



Promos

Teaser 1
Teaser 2
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Previous OTs

[1], [2], [3]

Special Thanks – Jay Shadow for OT title, Quick and Cornballer for baton pass.

Screens

Official Poster

 

[berzeli]

Mmm, new thread smell.

So glad that Netflix is going to continue simulcasting it over here this year as well.

 

[Cornballer]

Good stuff, Dereck. Thanks for putting together the OT.

 

[the_firewithin]

Just give me more helena/alison/donnie adventures

 

[mackaveli]

Great OP.

Can anyone remind me what happened at the end of Season 3?

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Goddamn, I had no idea this was back so soon! Subbing to this topic.

This season let's have 200% more Helena doing her best to settle into a normal life, and 500% more of Alison & Donnie being a mix of Desperate Housewives and Breaking Bad.

Just give me more helena/alison/donnie adventures

WE SHOULD BE BEST FRIENDS!

Great OP.

Can anyone remind me what happened at the end of Season 3?

They defeated the Castor clones and their mother, the military colonel, and found out that S's mother had been the incubator for the male clones. Alison was voted school governess (or something), Helena killed the guys who tried to dupe Donnie & Alison out of their drug business, and I'm sure some new baddie came in at the end but I don't remember who.

 

[Niraj]

Just give me more helena/alison/donnie adventures

lol yes.

Nice OP.

 

[MisterFalcon]

I bet there is a dead body just out of sight behind them.

 

[Cornballer]

Can anyone remind me what happened at the end of Season 3?

Here's the cast recapping seasons 1-3

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Here's the cast recapping seasons 1-3

That's a really fun recap. The cast in this is so great. Donnie's actor seems like a fun guy.

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

No Cal (or whatever Kira's dad is called) this season?

 

[Dereck]

No Cal (or whatever Kira's dad is called) this season?

Yep

http://www.vcpost.com/articles/1035...millen-returns-ep-reveals-sarahs-lovelife.htm

Spoiler

Moreover, executive producer Graeme Manson teased during The Paley Fest that the production team is planning for something explosive as Sarah reconnects with Cal (Michiel Huisman), according to IB Times. Graeme hints that even though Sarah is busy with her personal mission, she will nevertheless find some time for engaging in an intimate relationship.

 

[UrbanRats]

Just give me more helena/alison/donnie adventures

What is saving this show right now.

 

[Quick]

I guess Krystal is confirmed as a recurring character then. I'm okay with this.

Great OT Dereck.

 

[Jay Shadow]

I guess Krystal is confirmed as a recurring character then. I'm okay with this.

Great OT Dereck.

According to the actors

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Art, Donnie, and Felix all have scenes with her this year.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Nice job on the OT. I'm really looking forward to this new season.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

Great OT! Here's hoping for a good season. More Donnie/Helena friendship please. It's surprising how Donnie has turned into one of my favorite characters after season 1. Him and Alison really brought the humor last season among the mostly dread-fueled plots.

 

[KibblesBits]

All the characters have grown to a degree. Actually though... Felix and Sarah could use some more growth... hmn.

I'm interested in how Ira will come into play too along with the lone Castor who survived last season's massacre.

 

[TripOpt55]

Looking forward to the new season!

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

*Insert George Takei "Hello" here.*

 

[Triggerhappytel]

All the characters have grown to a degree. Actually though... Felix and Sarah could use some more growth... hmn.

I'm interested in how Ira will come into play too along with the lone Castor who survived last season's massacre.

I don't remember who Ira is, but what about Mark?

 

[UrbanRats]

I guess Krystal is confirmed as a recurring character then. I'm okay with this.

Great OT Dereck.

Oh yeah she's also a good clone.

 

[Funky Papa]

I'm in for more Crystal and Fi shenanigans.

 

[UrbanRats]

I'm in for more Crystal and Fi shenanigans.

Well the comedic bits of the show still work well.
The dramatic ones, not so much.

Not because of the actors, of course, the writers tangled things up into a weird mess.

 

[KibblesBits]

I don't remember who Ira is, but what about Mark?

Ira is new. Mark was probably saved with Kendall's DNA.

 

[Cornballer]

- First four minutes of the premiere via BBCA

 

[Quick]

- First four minutes of the premiere via BBCA

I skimmed the clip, so I only really had a glimpse of probably a few seconds overall:

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I've always wanted to see more of Beth. I'm hoping they do flashbacks throughout the season, maybe tie it all up with her suicide.

Based on the season synopsis (and how season 3 played out), there seems to be more/renewed focus on Beth again.

 

[sparkzero]

- First four minutes of the premiere via BBCA

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but it's not Paul-free!

Also, there goes my theory that

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M.K is actually Beth

 

[Jay Shadow]

Spoiler

but it's not Paul-free!

Yeah...I immediately regretted my suggestion when I read a preview that went up early and got pulled.

Also, there goes my theory that

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M.K is actually Beth

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M.K. is the main character of a comic book series about Helsinki

 

[Sloane]

Wait, what happened to Paul? I stopped watching early or mid season 3 because the confusing conspiracy felt so lame compared to the amazing rollercoaster ride of season 1. He dead?

 

[Quick]

Wait, what happened to Paul? I stopped watching early or mid season 3 because the confusing conspiracy felt so lame compared to the amazing rollercoaster ride of season 1. He dead?

Paul blew his load on Castor clones.

 

[Jay Shadow]

Spoiler free review of the start of the season on EW.

 

[KibblesBits]

Paul blew his load on Castor clones.

If only..

 

[demon326]

Can't wait for the new season! Got the first two on blu-ray from the girlfriend^^

 

[univariate]

this season needs more Helena, Allison, and Donny.

 

[Dereck]

@tatianamaslany covers the entire emotional spectrum in just 100 seconds.

 

[Holmes]

Yas bitch I am IN for Krystal.

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

@tatianamaslany covers the entire emotional spectrum in just 100 seconds.

Her choice of GIF pronunciation...

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Obviously I'm not serious about this... For the most part.

I would've used "disappointed" but they didn't have that expression therefore I'm disappointed and...

 

[Jay Shadow]

Brief interview with Tatiana on EW about creating the new clone.

 

[Blader]

After pivoting hard into total gibberish in S2, I thought the show rebounded in a big way last year. Looking forward to the new season.

 

[Dereck]

Top 20 finalists for the poster contest entries

Some good ones

 

[Quick]

Top 20 finalists for the poster contest entries

Some good ones

That's fantastic.

I also like this one:

 

[Dereck]

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

Can't wait!

 

[Jay Shadow]

Well now I just feel dumb

 

[Quick]

Well now I just feel dumb

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Tatiana is gonna lose her mind in real life soon lol

 

[dLMN8R]

Wife and I just binged the entire series last month. Can't wait for this

 

[Cornballer]

- Onion A|V Club review: Orphan Black fixes its messy past with a sharp course-correction

Those who have never seen the show will find this the easiest place to pick it up since the pilot, and those who have been along since the beginning have a series again playing to its strengths. The biggest asset is still the one that gives the show its essence: Tatiana Maslany’s performance remains superlative, as she digs further into the nuances and core emotional bases of these women, while adding yet another identity to her arsenal in the form of M.K. Like Orphan Black itself, Maslany will likely continue to try out new faces and personalities, but as season four is proving, the foundational members of clone club still have rich veins to tap. Just don’t let the Neolutionists anywhere near them.

Grade: B

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Tatiana is gonna lose her mind in real life soon lol

I can already imagine the news stories. It also should probably be a bit for a talk show if SNL or something.