“Orphan Black: Echoes” is not an exact replica of “Orphan Black,” the beloved, groundbreaking sci-fi series that aired from 2013-17 on BBC America.
The Tatiana Maslany-less spin-off, premiering Sunday, June 23, is more like a photocopy of a printout of a screen grab. But it is well-acted, often heartfelt and hits enough of the original show’s beats to tide us over until the Emmy-winning actress can be drawn back into the fold.
The success of “Orphan Black” rested almost entirely on Maslany’s extraordinary ability to inhabit the various clone characters she played. The main clones were so distinct in manner and personality that the show often gave the impression that several different actors were playing them.
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