Orphan Black: Echoes Unveils Deeply Emotional Backstory
Episode 5 explores Dr. Kira Manning's past and her controversial decision to clone her wife Eleanor.
- The episode features a poignant flashback revealing Kira and Eleanor's love story from the 2030s.
- Kira's groundbreaking work in bioprinting organs catches the attention of a wealthy investor.
- Eleanor's battle with Alzheimer's leads Kira to make an ethically fraught choice to clone her.
- The clone, named Lucy, struggles with her identity and memories, adding complexity to the narrative.
- Creator Anna Fishko and director John Fawcett emphasize the emotional intensity and ethical dilemmas.