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The long-awaited spin-off sequel to Orphan Black is finally here. Whether you're a member of the Clone Club or new to the franchise, we'll show you where to watch Orphan Black: Echoes. New episodes are trickling out in the US, but in other parts of the world, like the UK and New Zealand, the whole season is available right now for free.
Orphan Black burst onto the scene in 2013 as a joint project between Space (the CTV Sci-Fi channel) and BBC America. The series was a unique, modern exploration of cloning helmed by Tatiana Maslany that developed a devoted fan base in its five seasons on air. The show followed a group of clones (all played by Maslany, who won a much-deserved Emmy for her work in 2016) who attempt to discover their genesis after finding each other as adults, almost all of them growing up unaware that they were clones. The series is both a goofy sci-fi romp and an exploration into the ethics of genetic manipulation.
Orphan Black: Echoes takes place in 2052, several decades after the original series, and follows a woman (Krysten Ritter) who wakes up from a procedure with no idea who she is. The series is directly linked to the original, even utilizing some of the same characters, and again grapples with concepts of human cloning (or "printing") and identity. Keeley Hawes co-stars alongside Ritter.
Keep reading to learn how to stream the series from anywhere, including a free option. Plus, we'll show you how to watch the original Orphan Black, if you need to get caught up or want to rewatch it again.
Orphan Black: Echoes airs on AMC on Sunday nights in the US. The pilot episode will stream at 10:05 p.m. ET, and Episode 2 will air at 10:15 p.m. ET, following the last two lengthy episodes of Interview with the Vampire Season 2. Those without cable can stream the show on AMC+ or try out a live TV package like Philo or Sling TV.
Philo is one of the most affordable live TV packages out there, at $28 a month. The service carries more than 70 live channels, including AMC. It also has an on-demand function, which means that subscribers can access tons of AMC content on-demand. New users can get a seven-day free trial of the service.
Sling TV is another relatively affordable live TV service, with plans starting at $40 a month. The service has two main plans, Sling Blue and Sling Orange (or a third, more expensive combo of the two), which both carry AMC. Like Philo, Sling provides access to on-demand AMC content. You can get up to 68 live channels, depending on which plan you choose. The service is usually running a promo that will knock a few bucks off your first month if you're a new user.
All episodes of Orphan Black: Echoes are available to stream on ITVX in the UK. This is a free streaming service that only requires account creation to use.
All episodes of Orphan Black: Echoes are available to stream on Stan in Australia. Subscriptions start at AU$12 a month.
All episodes of Orphan Black: Echoes are available to stream on TVNZ in Australia. This is a free streaming service that just requires you to create an account to use it.
If you're outside of the UK or New Zealand at the moment, you can still access the above streaming options by using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs allow you to temporarily change your device's virtual location so that you can access websites from anywhere. They're popular options for people looking to boost their online privacy and keep up with their usual apps while traveling.
Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN, an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
Whether you're hoping to watch the original for the first time or you just want to binge Orphan Black again, you can do so using some of the same options mentioned above. AMC+ carries the original series in the US. Prime Video also offers Season 1 to US viewers as part of a subscription. ITVX is the UK home to Orphan Black. There are 50 total episodes spread across five seasons, so there's lots more to watch if you can't get enough of Orphan Black: Echoes.
AMC+ first released a teaser trailer last year, but the full official trailer didn't drop until May 2024. In the video, viewers can see Ritter's character, Lucy, as she attempts to figure out what happened to her. "A completely unique copy of the original," the trailer teases, a pithy nod to cloning and the franchise. Check out the full trailer below:
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