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Orphan Black “Governed As It Were By Chance” Review (2×04)

10 May

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“The spirit of man is in fact a thing variable and full of perturbation, and governed as it were by chance.”   –Francis Bacon

As much as organizations like the Dyad Institute or people like the Proletheans seem to have a “master plan”, they are in fact governed by the spirit of man, their own desires and perspectives that play a role in the idea of chance. Chance is a dangerous thing, and when your personal goals are intermingled with what you believe to be your destiny, chance can tear down any foundation you’ve built up.

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Orphan Black “Governed By Sound Reason and True Religion” Review (2×02)

27 Apr

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Trust is hard to come by in this Orphan Black universe, and misplaced trust is ubiquitous. That idea extends into tonight’s “Governed By Sound Reason and True Religion”, an exciting episode that–although it tones the proceedings down a bit following the premiere–is still very enjoyable to watch unfold.

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