Orphan Black: Echoes Season 2 & Beyond Get Optimistic Update From Showrunner After AMC Finale

Summary

Orphan Black: Echoesshowrunner Anna Fishko offers an optimistic response about the future of the AMC show. Consisting of ten episodes, theOrphan Blackspinoff starsBreaking BadandJessica Jonesactor Krysten Ritteras Lucy, a woman who wakes up with no memory of who she is. As the series progresses, more is revealed about a cloning conspiracy that carries strong connections with the original series. With a supporting cast that includes Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, and Avan Jogia, the first installment leaves plenty of room for further exploration.

In an interview withCollider, following theOrphan Black: Echoesseason 1 finale, Fishko was asked about whether the spinoff could return for more seasons. In response, the showrunner shares thatthere are several seasons of the sci-fi drama plannedand said in part: “The end of Season 1 begs a handful of very specific follow-up stories that we would start with season 2.” The full quote is below:

We have several seasons mapped out a little bit. The end of Season 1 begs a handful of very specific follow-up stories that we would start with in Season 2. The fun thing is that there are lots of different directions we could take it. We’ve left ourselves a lot of different printouts out there in the world that could bring us lots of different, interesting stories, which was the point of ending that way.

Why You Should Watch Orphan Black: Echoes (Even With The Renewal Uncertainty)

The First Installment Shows Promise

Screen Rant’s review ofOrphan Black: Echoes, written by Ben Gibbons, highlighted thatthe spinoff can stand on its own without connections to the original. The review reads in part: “Echoes is a distinct new story with a compelling narrative and intriguing characters.” Ritter’s performance in leading the cast is also a source of widespread praise, with several critics singling out the veteran TV star as a strong point of the sci-fi drama.

Although other assessments of the show were more mixed on the whole, it’s worth a watch for those who enjoyed the original. The spinoff is executive produced by John Fawcett, who co-created theoriginalOrphan Blackwith Graeme Manson, and features cameos from familiar faces. Fishko has even talked about apotential appearance by Tatiana Maslany, who won an Emmy for her lead role in the original.

The spinoff cast also includes James Hiroyuki Liao, Rya Kihlstedt, and Reed Diamond.

Although it’s an underappreciated fact in the streaming era of television, where most shows are limited series, and other originals are quickly cancelled, most shows are not fully formed in their first outing and need time to improve and find their groove. A season 2 ofOrphan Black: Echoescould build on the promise of the first and emerge as a standout.