It's rather ironic that "Orphan Black" was held back by confusion over its identity. The next major problem "Orphan Black" faced was its broadcaster. BBC America was far from a destination for prestige TV entertainment in the U.S., where the network was mostly known for British comedies, detective procedurals and "Doctor Who." "Orphan Black" ran for five seasons until 2017. A spin-off, "Orphan Black: Echoes," was cancelled after one season in 2024.