Orphan Black: Echoes’ Rya Kihlstedt Breaks Down Her Emotional Clone Club Debut
Echoes” episode 5 marks the halfway point of this new series that branches off from the original “Orphan Black” award-winning show. The storyline introduces the past of one major character, Kira Manning (Keeley Hawes). This episode, titled “Do I Know You?”, covers significant parts of Kira’s life: her relationship with her professor, Eleanor Miller (Krysten Ritter), and their development of a family. Throughout this period, Kira’s work on printing human organs advances. However, as Eleanor shows signs of Alzheimer’s, Kira tries to find a cure to save her. Unfortunately, Eleanor passes away, prompting Kira to create a full clone (now named Lucy, played by Ritter) of a younger Eleanor to extend their time together. However, the plan goes awry when the clone lacks any memory of their past.