Absolutely Brilliant

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A show about clones, seems like an overdone theme in sci-fi, so what does Orphan Black offer that trumps all other stories of a similar nature? Two words. Tatiana Maslany. If you aren't a fan of sci-fi, but appreciate exquisite acting, then I highly recommend giving this show a chance. Whatever TV awards are out there, Critic's Choice, Emmys (albeit the Emmys are incredibly biased against genre specific shows), Golden Globes - anything and all should DESERVEDLY head Maslany's way.

Not only is Orphan Black well written, serving up some of the best performances on TV of late (I'll be remiss not too mention Jordan Gavaris' amazing portrayal of Felix), it provides an unflinching look into the human mind, posing the fundamental Nature vs Nurture question, among many others.

Maslany's performance can entirely capture the audience, in every little nuance,from a character's nervous ticks to their ferocious defence of loved ones, but the most astonishing thing about it is possibly when she plays a character playing another character. It's simply mindbogglingly brilliant. She manages to completely engross the viewer with such distinct individuals, that you are forgiven for forgetting its one person.

10 out of 10. Solid show, that deserves way more buzz than its getting!

score 10/10

cb718679 16 June 2013

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