Orphan Black: Season 2, Episode 10 “By Means Which Have Never Yet Been Tried” (B+)
This was a jam-packed finale, and it’s really a shame that this show’s run is already over with the show yet to be renewed for a third season, which is hopefully an inevitability. What this installment featured which it hasn’t ever really before is the chance to see all the main clones together in one room, literally experiencing a dance party with Kira and Felix, celebrating the fact that they are all sisters. That the eternally hungry Helena was part of it was sweet, and it’s unfortunate that she was the one who Paul opted to have Mrs. S take into custody so that the military could presumably study her. The big reveal that the military made male clones was quite a doozy, and it sets up what should be a very interesting third season. It could have been Paul or Cal, but choosing Mark as the one who was the male clone was a braver choice, especially since he really was fascinating from his first moment on screen and it’s great way to continue involving an otherwise dormant plotline. I like how Marion was redefined as more of a good guy, while Rachel proved herself to be quite evil by wasting Kira’s marrow to punish Sarah. Cosima has managed to stay alive this long, and so let’s hope she’s not going anywhere soon. This season feels like it flew by, but what a great and enthralling year it was. I can’t wait for season three.
Season grade: A-
Season MVP: Tatiana Maslany, obviously
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