AMC Cancels 'Orphan Black: Echoes' After One Season
The spin-off series struggled with low ratings and mixed reviews, failing to capture the original's fanbase.
- Orphan Black: Echoes, a sequel to the original Orphan Black series, has been canceled by AMC after just one season.
- The show, starring Krysten Ritter and Keeley Hawes, premiered its first season in the US in June and concluded in August.
- Set in 2052, the series explored new cloning conspiracies and scientific manipulation of human existence.
- Echoes received mixed reviews, earning a 60% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and did not generate the same devoted following as its predecessor.
- The cancellation comes despite initial hopes for a second season, with creator Anna Fishko and AMC having discussed potential future storylines.