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Orphan Black 510: Sarah faces down Neolution and her own demons in the series finale

This is it. The final episode of Orphan Black‘s final trip. After meeting dozens of clones—and almost as many villains—during Sarah Manning’s five-season quest for identity and freedom, it all comes down to Sarah and Helena. When we last saw the yin and yang twins, they were attempting to escape Dyad just as Helena went into labour. The finale jumps right back into that crisis, but, as series co-executive producer Alex Levine told us in last week’s postmortem chat, the episode will ultimately be more than just “run and jump/battles. We will get to see our sestras as they come to terms with life after the war.”

Here is what Bell Media had to say about “To Right the Wrongs of Many,” written by Renée St. Cyr and Graeme Manson and directed by John Fawcett.

Now in labour, Helena is forced to brace herself for delivery in the basement of Old Dyad. It’s a fight for survival as Sarah and Art struggle to protect her in a desperate last stand against Neolution.

And here are some spoiler-free tidbits we gleaned from watching the screener.

And where I did begin, there shall I end
Orphan Black started with Sarah’s discovery that she is a clone, and it will end with a look at who she is now, after enduring so much. As with the other clone-centric episodes in Season 5, expect some flashbacks and a cameo by a character from the (not so distant) past.

You gotta have Art
After being one of the most loyal Clone Club members for five seasons, Art plays a pivotal role in the finale and has some touching moments with the sestras.

A happy ending for Cophine
This is not a spoiler; it’s been telegraphed that Cosima and Delphine were going to be endgame from the moment that Delphine was resurrected from the “dead” in Season 4. Plus, the writers have told us as much in our chats this season. However, it’s still rare for a lesbian couple to make it to the end of a TV series alive and well, so it is worth noting and praising. Expect lots of heart-warming Cophine goodness in the finale.

They stick the landing
Orphan Black has been guilty of dangling story threads in the past—What happened to Marion Bowles? Where in the heck is Cal? Is Shay still wandering around Toronto with Delphine’s business card?—and some fans may quibble about a few unresolved plot details in the finale (don’t expect to learn why Kira feels the clones, for instance). However, the details of the conspiracy have always been less important than the emotional ties between the clones and their allies, and “To Right the Wrongs of Many” absolutely delivers on that front. There are several deeply moving character interactions, as well as a few unexpected ones, and the ending shot put a lump in our throats. So, stock up on tissues and some wine, and enjoy the final ride.

The Orphan Black series finale airs Saturday at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Space.

Image courtesy of Bell Media.

 

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Comments and queries for the week of August 11

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Saving Hope fans sound off on the series finale, Part 2

HATED the finale. This entire season was not right. But that finale was just such a letdown. There was no reason to go out like that. —Mike

Loved watching this show on ION here in Pennsylvania USA. Tears flowed last night at the finale; will miss my Tuesday nights watching it. Had the perfect ending though, I must say sad but then the happy moment at the end! —Tina

Why can’ t we have shows with happy endings? Enough sadness in the world. —Patty

I’m so sad I could cry. I loved this show, looked forward to it every week. I wish you would have figured out a way to keep this show going. :( —Lillian

I loved this show. I was so upset with the ending. I think it was good how they did get Charlie to help out with giving other people a second chance but still, I think Alex and Charlie should have had that second chance too. I cried so hard when they said he died. It was like a part of my family had died. I hope somewhere down the way they somehow bring it back. It was a great show with a great cast. Going to miss it greatly. —Debbie

I wasn’t surprised you decided to end the show as you did, but I would have been happier for Charlie and Alex to just ride off into the sunset. I thought that they had put the two characters through enough and that once they finally got married they and their love would have finally come full circle. Maybe have a remake and change the ending to Charlie not dying. Those of us who have experienced so much of it in their lifetime it really is hard. Thank you for the five years!!!! —Lori

I loved this show but I was very upset when I realize Charlie would not survive. I wanted that so badly. With all they went through I was so hoping they would get their happy ever after. —Evelyn

I didn’t think I’d like Saving Hope when it first came on. But I saw the first episode again after I saw the second episode and I’ve been hooked for all five seasons. It was good when they came on in back-to-back episodes. The ending was great. Great show. I hope all the actors come back on TV sometime in the future. —Walter

I will miss this show very much, but I am glad that Charlie and Alex finally got married and I pray we will see more of all these actors and actresses! Blessings and favour over your careers! —Colleen

I enjoyed the show and sad to see it end. It is fitting that Alex and Charlie would be together in the end. —Randall

 

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Dark Matter: Boobs and black goo

Credit to Dark Matter co-creators Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie for continuing to up the ante when it comes to jaw-dropping episodes this season. Just when I didn’t think the series could generate any more shocks it does.

Last Friday fans were blown away to discover the Android’s origin story and her ties to Two. It turns out the Android was created by Dr. Irena Shaw in her image as a potential replacement body for the ailing scientist. Shaw and Two—then known as Rebecca—were in a relationship and Rebecca took the Android with her to the Raza as part of the crew. Through Victor, we got some key footage of life onboard the Raza before the mind wipe happened, and Sarah was given an android body for her consciousness, reopening the door for her and Three to have a relationship. Too bad Shaw had to leave before Sarah’s transition was complete.

This Friday it’s “The Dwarf Star Conspiracy,” written by Paul Mullie and directed by Steve DiMarco. The last time we visited Dwarf Star Technologies it was for more Two back story. Would that be the case this time? Space’s episode synopsis hints the following:

One of the Android’s newly discovered memories leads the crew to a suspicious Dwarf Star facility on Nova 17.

As always, here a few more spoiler-free facts from us prior to the broadcast.

“What the hell?”
Three took the words right out of our mouths. The “Previously On,” intro reminds viewers of Dwarf Star, Alexander Rook, Two’s nanites and the mysterious black goo that took over Three. The episode begins with Three waking up … and then things get spooky, weird and downright scary.

Six vs. Two
These two have been sparring all season long on the intricacies of what’s right, wrong and their responsibilities when it comes to the fight against Ferrous Corp. That’s no different when “The Dwarf Star Conspiracy” begins as the Raza sits outside the atmosphere on Nova 17; they verbally spar while Three warns he has a bad feeling about Nova 17.

Wynonna Earp‘s Kate Drummond guest stars
RIP Agent Lucado. Thankfully, we get Ms. Drummond playing in Dark Matter‘s sandbox as a Lieutenant in the Mikkei Combine … and no fan of the Raza crew. Turns out everyone is looking for Alexander Rook, especially because of some tech he’s developed that is eerily similar to Two. That opens up a Pandora’s Box of secrets, plans and intel on how Rook became so powerful.

The Android goes for a brand-new look
And we approve. We also love the little scene between the Android and Two over, um, packaging and fashion advice. It’s all part of the Android’s realization and exploration of who she is.

Dark Matter airs Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Space.

Images courtesy of Bell Media.

 

 

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Canadians fight to find jobs in AMI-tv’s inspiring Employable Me

Finding a job is challenging enough, particularly so for folks who have a physical disability or condition. AMI-tv’s latest series spotlights Canadians who want to work despite being in situations that—at first glance—would seem to make them unemployable.

Debuting Friday with back-to-back episodes beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Employable Me—adapted from the British series by Thomas Howe Associates Inc.—introduces viewers to Canadians who are willing to work but are held back because of their health status. The first instalment introduces Becca and Riley, two people willing and able to work on the road to independence.

They both face a rocky road and I admit to assuming failure was in the cards. Becca’s Tourette Syndrome causes her to yell out “Roar!” several times a minute, and even more frequently and at increasing volume when she’s stressed. Becca has plenty keeping her on edge: bills to pay, including rent, and neighbours who complain about her roaring. Cameras capture the free-spirited gal as she gamely drops off resumés for interviews that almost never happen. The same is true for Riley, whose Asperger Syndrome keeps him living at home with his mother and dreaming of the day he can move out.

But rather than focusing on what’s not working and those stacks of job applications that went nowhere, Employable Me sides with the positive as specialists work with Becca, Riley and others to find them suitable employment. Turns out Becca’s got a flair for flowers, which leads to a gig at a florist’s shop. Riley, who loves pizza, is perfectly-matched for a role at Pizza Nova. Future episodes focus on job applicants with autism, blindness, OCD, Down Syndrome and ADHD.

What Employable Me proves is that anyone can find a job, if the time is taken to focus and figure out what the applicant’s strengths are, regardless of their health condition. It’s inspiring stuff.

Employable Me airs Fridays at 9 and 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMI-tv. Check AMI’s website for channel information in your area.

Image courtesy of Accessible Media Inc.

 

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Killjoys: Dutch and Aneela’s shocking pasts are revealed

Last week, I emailed Killjoys‘ creator Michelle Lovretta, asking her to chat about the season so far, including last Friday’s episode, “Necropolis Now.” Her response? Wait until this week. The reason? A huge twist in the series’ storyline unveiled in “The Wolf You Feed.” A bigger shakeup than Delle Seyah being pregnant? Larger than Gander announcing Aneela has been his plaything? More revelatory than Zeph’s proclamation that the Remnant contains DNA related to Dutch?

YES. But before I post my chat with Lovretta regarding everything that happens in Episode 307—look for that post-broadcast—here’s what Space says about the instalment, written by Nikolijne Troubetzkoy and directed by Stefan Pleszczynski:

Desperate for an advantage, Dutch goes AWOL and risks a dangerous procedure that connects her to Aneela’s memories, finally giving her shocking answers to Aneela’s true origins – and her own.

And here are a few more tidbits “The Wolf You Feed” after we watched a screener.

A nod to Star Wars?
I know that gathering around a table, sussing out war moves isn’t an original idea, but the way Stefan Pleszczynski films Johnny and D’avin plotting Hullen ship test runs feels like a direct tip of the cap to those iconic Star Wars scenes where the rebels plotted their attack against the Empire. Also, things start out a little bumpy with the testing of the Hullen squadron, leaving D’avin feeling the pressure and going to Fancy for help.

Dutch + Zeph = Awesomeness
I’ve been waiting for this duo to pair up since Zeph was introduced, and the DNA storyline was the perfect setting for these two. The idea? Give Dutch access to the slices of brain and see Aneela’s memories. Zeph’s awkwardness, particularly in Dutch’s presence, is wonderful.

Khlyen returns
That’s not a surprise at all, given last week’s plotline. There are drills and skulls and all sorts of nastiness. And, at long last, we see a human side to Aneela that made our hearts melt and usher in a great understanding. The reveal is huge and we didn’t see it coming at all.

Johnny, Dutch and Lucy’s first meeting is shown
In all its rockin’, Risky Business-esque amazingness. It’s funny and oh-so-wonderful.

Killjoys airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Space.

Images courtesy of Bell Media.

 

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