7 Reasons Orphan Black Is The Best TV Show You're Not Watching

5. It's Got A Character-Driven Plot

Though the show follows a particular strand of stories, whether it be the plight of evil scientists or half-crazed religious folk, the heart of the story is character-driven. It is this element that makes the show so good. The characters draw you in, with each one being uniquely compelling. Whilst each of the clone characters are incredible, it is difficult to ignore the ensemble cast who are stellar across the board. The likes of Felix, Mrs. S. (Sarah€™s foster mother and the guardian of her child, Kira) and Kira (Sarah€™s child) each come into their own throughout the series. Mrs. S. (Maria Doyle Kennedy) has us questioning from the beginning where her loyalties lie, and each episode throws out different clues to make you question even the strongest bond in the series: family. Armed with information and big-ass guns, Mrs. S€™s moral compass is certainly questionable throughout the show but this allows viewers to form their own opinion as to her intentions. The show is made exceptional by it€™s plot holes, but the development of character is one of the the things that makes this show stand out. Curly-haired and cute, Kira (Skyler Wexler) shows a real sense of growth as a character, and as one of the only children to be born from a clone, there is certainly unusual and exciting things to discover about her purpose. Although the series does present the typical elements of childhood vulnerability, it goes one step further in embracing the acute awareness that children posses. Rather than being a constant liability, Kira is made incredibly self-aware, and uses this to her advantage when trouble arises. It€™s also refreshing to see the so-dubbed €˜little monkey€™ interact with doting mother Sarah, and despite existing in a futuristic thriller, the series shines brightest when it makes space for the smaller character-driven stories.