One of Sci-Fi’s Best Thrillers Is a 5-Part Biopunk Series Leaving Netflix Soon

Orphan Black, the five-season biopunk science-fiction thriller starring Tatiana Maslany, is leaving Netflix at the end of the month, though it will remain available on AMC+. The article presents the departure as a final opportunity for Netflix subscribers to watch or revisit a series widely regarded as a cult favourite, particularly for its female-led story and exploration of cloning.

The series follows con artist Sarah Manning after she witnesses the suicide of a woman who looks exactly like her, leading her to discover they are among numerous clones created through illegal experiments. As Sarah and her “sisters” investigate their origins while facing people seeking to eliminate them, the show examines identity, bodily autonomy and scientific ethics. Maslany portrays 17 roles, earned an Emmy for her work, and is highlighted alongside the programme’s blend of mystery, character drama and comedy.