Orphan Black (2013)
A streetwise hustler uncovers a vast conspiracy after witnessing a doppelganger's shocking suicide.
A streetwise hustler is pulled into a compelling conspiracy after witnessing the suicide of a girl who looks just like her.
How intense is Orphan Black?
Orphan Black is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Orphan Black feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyintimatecerebral
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Orphan Black
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Orphan Black for you?
Is Orphan Black scary?
Only a little. Orphan Black has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Orphan Black gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Orphan Black sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Orphan Black OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Orphan Black?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Orphan Black?
Orphan Black is streaming on AMC+ and Hoopla.
Does Orphan Black have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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