Last night, Orphan Black introduced its first transgender character – a new clone named Tony.
From fans, there was much excitement and disbelief, and losing of one's shit:
TRANS* CLONE. THE NEW CLONE IS TRANS*. I AM LOSING MY FUCKING SHIT. THIS IS PERFECT. <3 #OrphanBlack
WHO IS THIS CLONE IS THIS A TRANS CLONE #obtweet
I'm never gonna get over a trans clone im never gonna get over this I'm gonna be 100 years old on my deathbed like "REMEMBER TONY"
There were questions: WHO is this new clone?
Apolo Ohno is a clone? EXACTLY. #orphanblack #apoloohno #tony #twins #twin #clone #clones @ApoloOhno @tatianamaslany
What we know:
1. He is not Harry Potter.
2. He has a major attitude.
NEW CLONE. TRANS CLONE. AND HE BE TAKIN' *NO* SHIT. #OrphanBlack
It wasn't just the introduction of a trans character that had people talking, but the manner in which the show handled the introduction:
One scene in particular touched on the importantance of using proper gender pronouns:
For some fans, the episode's content really hit home.
CAPS-LOCK INDUCING FEELINGS WERE HAPPENING.
And strong words were directed towards any haters:
But mostly, there was appreciation for Tony's face.
~ that face ~
There is already fan art dedicated to this face – it hasn't even been 24 hours people!
I mean...
... right?
Welcome to the Clone Club, Tony!
*faints*
