Netflix Is About to Lose a 10/10 Sci-Fi Series That's Perfect From Start to Finish
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It’s been over a decade, and the show remains a rare example of biopunk TV.
Last call: Netflix is about to lose a modern biopunk classic
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By Maria Loreto
Published Aug 30, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT
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Biopunk is a genre that we desperately need more of. Similar to cyberpunk ’s interest in dystopia and characters who live life on the margins of society, biopunk is all about the effects of technology on the body and the repercussions it might have on society. Shows and movies tackling these subjects make for thoughtful if squeamish experiences, asking some great questions about humans, their purpose, and the roles of corporations who have access to our genetic information. Despite how relevant these topics are in the modern era, biopunk stories remain incredibly rare.
Orphan Black (2013), streaming in full on Netflix, is one of the great examples of biopunk television. Underneath a complicated conspiracy plot that involves scary corporations, mad scientists, awful tests on human subjects, and dozens of clones, the series features one of the best performances of all time. Through her years in the show, Tatiana Maslany went from an unknown Canadian actress to Emmy winner, playing 17 distinct clones across five seasons. More than a decade later, while some of the series’ special effects have aged, the scenes of Maslany’s clones speaking, yelling, hugging, and dancing with each other feel as magical and unique as they did when they first aired, luring you into believing that there really are multiple women onscreen.
Orphan Black is a modern sci-fi classic
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Created by John Fawcett and Graeme Manson, Orphan Black follows a group of clones whose lives are constantly monitored by a biotech corporation called the Dyad Institute and the scientists that made them. While Fawcett and Manson have been involved in other shows and films — including the all-time great werewolf horror movie Ginger Snaps — this series stands out as their magnum opus.