Though we are only three episodes in on the third
season of Orphan Black, BBC America has decided to clone
it and has announced that their hit series has been picked up for a fourth
season.
New York, NY – May 7, 2014 – BBC AMERICA announced
today the renewal of its award-winning original series “Orphan Black” for a
fourth season. The drama starring Tatiana Maslany has been
re-commissioned for a 10 episode order from Temple Street Productions and is
slated to air in 2016. Hailed as “utterly original and spellbinding” by The
Daily Beast and “a multi-layer cake of performance” by The Los
Angeles Times, season three is currently airing and will finale on Saturday, June 20 at 9PM ET.
Sarah Barnett, BBC AMERICA President and General Manager, stated, “’Orphan
Black’ is an entirely fresh and original show that stands out even in today’s
crowded TV landscape. Tatiana Maslany’s buzzy, virtuoso performance headlines a
brilliant cast and we are delighted to let our vocal and passionate fan base
know that this wildly entertaining ride will continue next year.”
Co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson said: “We’re thrilled to be
moving forward with season four of the Orphan Black saga. Huge thanks to our
partners Temple Street Productions, and to BBC AMERICA and Space. We’re
extremely excited about where our story lines are going, and look forward to
riding the rollercoaster with our amazing fans #CloneClub.”
The series has received considerable critical and award attention. It
earned a Peabody Award in 2014 and lead actress Tatiana Maslany has received
two Critics’ Choice Awards for Best Actress, a TCA Award for Individual
Achievement, a Young Hollywood Award, a Gracie Award, two Canadian Screen
Awards and Golden Globe®, SAG and People’s Choice nominations.
The cast includes Tatiana Maslany, Ari Millen, Jordan Gavaris, Dylan Bruce,
Maria Doyle Kennedy, Skyler Wexler, Kevin Hanchard, Evelyne Brochu, Kristian
Bruun, Ksenia Solo, Michiel Huisman, Josh Vokey, Zoé De Grand Maison, Justin
Chatwin and Kyra Harper.
“The growth of ‘Orphan Black’ and the amazing response from audiences over
the past three seasons has exceeded our expectations and we’re delighted to be
able to continue the journey in season four,” commented David Fortier and Ivan
Schneeberg, executive producers of “Orphan Black” and Co-Presidents of
Temple Street Productions. “We are incredibly proud of our talented cast and
crew and grateful for the support from our broadcast partners at BBC AMERICA
and Space.”
“Orphan Black” is produced by Temple Street Productions in
association with BBC AMERICA and Space. Executive producers are Ivan Schneeberg
and David Fortier of Temple Street Productions, Graeme Manson and John
Fawcett. “Orphan Black” is distributed by BBC Worldwide.
“Orphan Black” Season Three Audience and Social Media Highlights:
- The AMC Networks roadblock of the “Orphan Black” Season 3 premiere garnered
the largest ever audience for the show, with 1.9 million viewers.
- BBC AMERICA accounted for 60% of the audience with 1.1 million viewers on
premiere night.
- Source: Nielsen, Live+3, 4/18/15, Orphan Black Ep 301 (BBCA, AMC,
IFC, SUND, WEtv), P2+ gross impressions.
Includes premiere night encore on BBCA.
- With a Median Income of $77K, “Orphan Black” ranks as the 2nd most
affluent drama on ad-supported television in the 2014/15 season, behind
only AMC’s “Mad Men.”
- Together, AMC and BBC AMERICA account for the Top 4 most affluent dramas on
ad-supported TV this season: “Mad Men,” “Orphan Black,” “Better Call
Saul,” and “Doctor Who.”
- Source: Nielsen, Live+SD, 2014/15 STD (9/22/14-5/3/15), Broadcast
& Ad-Supported Cable: Primetime Original Dramas (excludes repeats), Median
Income (P2+).
- “Orphan Black” continues to show tremendous social media engagement,
ranking as the #1 basic cable drama on Twitter and Tumblr in its
premiere week, and continuing to rank among the Top 10 cable dramas on
both platforms each week thereafter.
- Twitter Source: Nielsen SocialGuide, week of 4/13/15, basic cable program
rank based on unique authors.
- Tumblr Source: ListenFirst Media, week of 4/13/15, basic cable program rank
based on engagement (notes & tags).
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