Season 1 of Canadian sci-fi thriller Orphan Black starts tonight on BBC Three.
On the whole though, youll be too busy being entertained for chin-stroking philosophy.
This is instant gratification TV.
Sail past that though, and the story will keep you busy enough to distract from any clangers.
Being fair, its nothing worse than youd hear on an episode of Eastenders.
Stick with it, is what were saying, and youll be rewarded for your patience.
As a protagonist, Sarahs no vampire slayer, kick-ass spy, or preternaturally gifted thingummy.
Her very unsuitability for dealing with what befalls her provides many ofOrphan Blacks lighter moments.
Shes not a great fighter, but shes called upon to fight.
You might also bring upDollhouse, but then why be cruel?
Bechdel test in a satisfyingly unusual way.
Another similarity withVeronica Marsis thatOrphan Blackthankfully doesnt take itself too seriously.
Its creators affectionately refer toOrphan Blackas a wacky little [redacted] show, and theyre not wrong.
Tune in and see what I mean; its geek TV Pick n Mix.
Come back after broadcast for our spoiler-filled review.
Orphan Black is available on iTunes,here.
