Orphan Black rarely missed a beat during its 10 episode first season. It’s the poster child for quality being more important than quantity when it comes to serial television. There’s a lot of moving parts to it, and naturally a lot of characters, but it never feels like it’s misusing any part, whether those parts be characters or plots alike. It’s carried further by a strong actress who not only anchors the show with a strong protagonist, but manages to encapsulate every other character she takes on. [Minor spoilers ahead]
