A three disc dvd box set containing all ten episodes of season four of Orphan Black. Science fiction/thriller series based around cloning.



The show has built up a lot of back story by now, and this is therefore not a jumping on point. New viewers should start with season one.



Episodes run forty four mins [approx.].



Sarah's safe haven from the end of last season doesn't last forever, as new danger looms and it forces her to return home. The shadowy organisation that has been pulling the strings all along is making it's move. And they're not the only ones hiding in the shadows. A mysterious figure is conducting a solo war against them. A power struggle is going on. Horrible things are happening to people's bodies.



The answers might just lie with the one of her sisters that Sarah never got to know. Beth. What secrets did she discover before she died?....



After two four star seasons, this is a five star one. Simply down to some very impressive writing. It delves back into the past of the show and allows you to learn more about certain things and see others in a whole new light, and it does this without ever being confusing or going against anything that has already been established.



This being the penultimate season, it does feel like it has moved the main story along at just the right pace to get to this point.



There are twists and turns, shocks and surprises. And although it doesn't manage quite as much of the light comedy as it did in previous years, this element still does turn up on occasion and once again it does that very well.



There are new characters. Characters we've met briefly before. And a new clone or two as well. All once again showcasing the amazing versatility and acting talent of the leads.



It all ends with major developments and a huge cliffhanger, all in order to set up season five. And leave you desperate to know what will happen next.



The dvd has the following language and subtitle options:



Languages: English.

Subtitles: English.



There are some decent extras on disc three:



Three featurettes



Recreating the world of season one.

The clones of season four.

The FX of season four.



These run ten twelve and ten mins each respectively, and are good watchable and in depth looks at the features in question.



There are also ten closer looks, one for each episode. All run two to three mins, and all are brief but interesting. The first though does duplicate a little material from the other featurettes, but that's only a minor complaint.



A great bunch of episodes and some good extras make for a five star product.