We don’t have to worry whether Orphan Black will be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season. When BBC America and Canada’s Space channel renewed the drama for a fifth season, last year, they made it clear it was for a final installment. Showrunner Graeme Manson said that it was a creative decision. Even though it is ending, we’re still tracking the ratings, for a few reasons. It can help predict the likelihood of a spin-off or sequel. It helps us measure the success of other BBC America shows. And, it’s also fun.

A sci-fi thriller series, Orphan Black stars Tatiana Maslany as Sarah Manning and the Leda clones. The BBC America 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.   

Below are the show’s TV ratings, typically the best way to tell if the series will be cancelled or renewed. In this case, the show’s Canadian ratings may have a greater impact on the series’ future. These figures will be updated as the weeks progress.

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For comparisons: The fourth season of Orphan Black averaged a 0.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 255,000 viewers.

Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.

What do you think? Are you still watching the Orphan Black TV series? Is it ending at the right time, or should it have been renewed for a sixth season?