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Vulture Watch
Will Rachel wipe out the other Leda clones? Has the Orphan Black TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on BBC America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Orphan Black season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the BBC America cable channel, Orphan Black stars Tatiana Maslany as Sarah Manning and the Leda clones. The cast also includes cast also includes Jordan Gavaris, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Kristian Bruun, Kevin Hanchard, Evelyne Brochu, and Ari Millen. In the fifth and final season, expect a showdown with Rachel (Maslany), who has been out to destroy Sarah and her sestras from the start. With so many lives on the line, Sarah must plot her moves carefully.
Season Five Ratings
The fifth season of Orphan Black averaged a 0.08 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 274,000 viewers. Compared to season four, that’s down by 20% and up by 7%, respectively. Find out how Orphan Black stacks up against other BBC America TV shows.
On June 16, 2016, Orphan Black was renewed for a fifth and final season. There will be no season six. The series finale aired August 12, 2017. Could it be revived? Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Since we’ve known for a year that Orphan Black is ending after five seasons, there’s nothing more for me to do — except prepare for my feast. That said, I’ll keep an eye out for any items about spin-offs or sequel series. Subscribe for free updates on any Orphan Black TV series news.
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What do you think? Are you sad that the Orphan Black TV show ended with season five? Should it have been renewed for a sixth season?
Sad to see it end. I would just keep watching as long as they make it.
Please bring back Orphan Black Season 6 I love that show So much I want to see more of what is going on I can’t believe that you would stop At 5 Seasons The show is so remarkableI love how The characters are all made up and personalitiesIt’s just so remarkable And thrilling I just bought the complete box set do I can rewatch them over because I like it so much thank you for hearing me.
Tatiana Maslany I have watched many series of lots of things but this orphan black was the best watch. Iv researched her and found some of her other tv shows/ films I hope there as good as this. This is the best it’s been left open to many opportunities season 4 to number 5 wasn’t even as big of a opatunity