Orphan Black: Renewed for Season 2!

Orphan Black, the record-breaking drama produced in partnership by Space and BBC America, has been renewed for a second season.

“We’re delighted with the second season order for Orphan Black and want to thank everyone at BBC AMERICA, BBC Worldwide and Space for their support and commitment to our show,” said David Fortier and Ivan Schneeberg, executive producers of Orphan Black and Co-Presidents of Temple Street Productions.

“We’re thrilled to continue this journey with such a strong team and fantastic cast, led by the ridiculously talented Tatiana Maslany. A huge thanks to the fans for their steadfast support of the show. We’re looking forward to giving every one of them more Orphan Black.”

This conspiracy thriller stars Tatiana Maslany as Sarah Manning, a woman who steals the identity of a suicide victim.

Its opening 10-episode season premiered on March 30 and set a ratings record in Canada. It wraps up on June 1 and you can watch it in the United States on BBC America Saturdays a 9/8c.

And you really should. It's terrific.

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