Orphan Black Hits HBO Max, Peacock in Co-Exclusive Deal — SkimNews
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- Boat Rocker Studios closed co-exclusive U.S. streaming pacts that put all five seasons of Orphan Black on HBO Max and Peacock at the same time.
- Tatiana Maslany, the series' Emmy-winning star, plays Sarah Manning, who assumes the identity of a look-alike suicide victim and discovers she is one of many clones.
- Orphan Black debuted in 2013 and won the 2014 Peabody Award for Drama, and is frequently ranked among the best sci-fi shows of the 21st century.
- The series was produced by Boat Rocker Studios in association with BBC America and CTV Sci-Fi Channel.
- Ivan Schneeberg and David Fortier executive produced alongside series co-creators Graeme Manson and John Fawcett.
- Boat Rocker Studios and BBC Studios jointly distribute Orphan Black in the U.S., with BBC Studios handling international distribution and Boat Rocker managing the global franchise.
Why it matters: Co-exclusive streaming deals let Boat Rocker Studios maximize audience reach across HBO Max and Peacock without choosing a single partner, a notable distribution move for a 2013-vintage cult hit still ranked among top 21st-century sci-fi. Fans locked to one platform no longer have to subscribe elsewhere to see all five seasons.
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