The third season received generally positive reviews from critics . On Metacritic , the season has a score of 70 out of 100 based on 12 reviews . On Rotten Tomatoes , it holds an 85 % approval rating from all critics and 57 % from top critics , with rating averages of 7.79 and 7.0 out of 10 , respectively . The critical consensus reads : " Season three of '' Orphan Black '' lures viewers into an expanded series mythology while continuing to highlight Tatiana Maslany 's multiple standout performances . " The fourth season received very positive reviews from critics . On Metacritic , the season has a score of 80 out of 100 based on 5 reviews . On Rotten Tomatoes , it holds a 97 % approval rating from critics , with a rating average of 8.24 out of 10 . The critical consensus reads : " '' Orphan Black '' makes a 180-degree return to its roots with an experimental fourth season that delves deeper into the show 's strange , innovative premise . " The fifth season received acclaim from critics . On Metacritic , the season has a score of 83 out of 100 based on 7 reviews , indicating " universal acclaim . " On Rotten Tomatoes , it holds a 95 % approval rating from critics , with a rating average of 8.3 out of 10 based on 14 reviews . The critical consensus reads : " '' Orphan Black '' s final season solidifies its standing as a classic science fiction television show – and offers yet another persuasive showcase for Tatiana Maslany 's dramatic prowess . " Maslany 's failure to receive a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at both the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards and 66th Primetime Emmy Awards was seen as a snub by critics and received significant media exposure and criticism . Tim Goodman of '' The Hollywood Reporter '' called it an " outrageous oversight " . However , Maslany received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2015 and won the category in 2016 . In 2018 , Maslany received another nomination for the final season of the series . Maslany has also received several other accolades for her performance , including two Critics ' Choice Television Awards and one further nomination , one TCA Award and one further nomination , four Satellite Award nominations , and one Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nomination
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
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