'Orphan Black’ Renewed by BBC America for Fourth Season — But Is It The Last?

The BBC America sci-fi series has been renewed for a fourth season ahead of the third season finale on June 20.

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the show - and Tatiana Maslany as several identical women (Sarah, Alison, Helena, Cosima and Rachel) - will return for 10 episodes in 2016.

"'Orphan Black' is an entirely fresh and original show that stands out even in today's crowded TV landscape," Sarah Barnett, president and general manager of BBC America, said in a statement. "Tatiana Maslany's buzzy, virtuoso performance headlines a brilliant cast and we are delighted to let our vocal and passionate fan base know that this wildly entertaining ride will continue next year."

Co-creators John Fawcett and Graeme Manson also commented on the show's renewal, saying, "We're thrilled to be moving forward with season four of the Orphan Black saga. Huge thanks to our partners Temple Street Productions, and to BBC AMERICA and Space. We're extremely excited about where our story lines are going, and look forward to riding the roller coaster with our amazing fans #CloneClub."

The show also stars Ari Millen, Jordan Gavaris, Dylan Bruce, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Skyler Wexler,Kevin Hanchard, Evelyne Brochu, Kristian Bruun, Ksenia Solo, Michiel Huisman, Josh Vokey, Zoé De Grand Maison, Justin Chatwin and Kyra Harper.

Last month, Fawcett opened up to E! News about his plans to end the show after five seasons.

"The series is mapped to a large degree, in that there is always room to move and work organically, but we are working towards a five season story," he said. "We will arrive at some kind of end destination by the end of season five."

"I think we want to wrap this story up by the end of season five," he continued. "And then if there are still a lot of fans and a lot of desire to see this show after that, I think there would be some reinvention necessary or some kind of new spin. I don't know what that is or could be. I'm not really thinking about that right now, I'm just thinking about trying to get this story told in five seasons."