The episode may have received strong critical marks, but the fourth season “Orphan Black” premiere did not fare well from a ratings standpoint.
Thursday’s episode set live+same-day lows in adults 18-49 and total viewership.
Per national data first posted by Showbuzz, BBC America’s broadcast of the four premiere drew a 0.08 adults 18-49 rating and 0.23 million total viewers.
Last season’s premiere, which aired on the full gamut of AMC-owned networks, drew a combined L+SD audience of 1.27 million. The BBC America broadcast specifically drew a 0.19 adults 18-49 rating and 0.54 million.
Last season’s finale, meanwhile, drew a 0.15 rating and 0.43 million total viewers.
This season’s premiere, notably, marked the show’s first broadcast in its new Thursday timeslot. The previous three seasons ran on Saturdays.
