If you’re a fan of gritty thrillers, there’s a good chance you’ve already blitzed your way through all five seasons of Orphan Black. The Canadian science fiction series premiered back in 2013 and quickly became one of the most talked-about shows on the internet.

Loyal fans clubbed together to discuss theories, plotlines and characters. And throughout its five seasons, Orphan Black received critical acclaim and various accolades, including Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award nominations.

In the series, Sarah, a streetwise hustler, witnesses the suicide of a girl who looks just like her, and subsequently assumes her identity. But she soon discovers a compelling conspiracy that changes her life forever. Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk) led the original series, but we’re getting a new spin-off series entitled Orphan Black: Echoes.

Watch the trailer for Orphan Black: Echoes below.

Keeley Hawes! Krysten Ritter! Amanda Fix! Quite honestly, the TV gods are spoiling us, and we’re here for it.

With that in mind, then, here’s everything you need to know about the series.

As per the official synopsis, Orphan Black: Echoes is set in the not-so-distant future, and “takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence”. 

“It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal,” it finishes cryptically.

Consider us sold.

As previously mentioned, Keeley Hawes – of Bodyguard, Line Of Duty and forthcoming thriller Crossfire fame – will be leading the series opposite Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), who will be starring as Lucy, a woman with “an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world”.

As per Deadline, Hawes will portray “a perceptive but sensitive scientist who finds herself at odds with her own moral code when circumstances lead her to make an unthinkable choice”.

Other cast members also include Amanda Fix (Kung Fu) and Avan Jogia (Victorious).

Fix will play Jules, “a salty teen trying to find herself”. Jogia will portray Lucy’s boyfriend, Jack, “a soft-spoken former army medic and single father”, according to the synopsis. “He’s devoted his life to raising his daughter and discovers the woman he loves has an unimaginable secret.” 

Anna Fishko (Pieces Of Her) will write, executive produce and serve as showrunner for Orphan Black: Echoes while John Fawcett is also returning to the franchise to executive produce and direct.

Speaking about the new series in a statement in April this year, he said: “Embarking on a new saga of Orphan Black with Anna, our partners at Boat Rocker and AMC could not be more exciting.

“For all our dedicated OB fans out there, I am thrilled that we can bring this new chapter to them. Without our fans, this new show certainly wouldn’t exist and for that, I am deeply grateful. I can’t wait to ‘follow the crazy science’ for them!” 

Orphan Black: Echoes will be released on ITVX on Thursday 16 May.

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