Even if you haven't watched Orphan Black, you've probably heard about Tatiana Maslany. The Canadian actress plays eight (and counting) clones who, as they discover their genetic doppelgängers, band together to maintain their individuality and fight against scientists and companies that consider them their intellectual property. Thanks to seamless camera trickery, an amazing body double, and special effects, viewers are completely immersed in the reality that eight versions of Tatiana Maslany exist.

She may play an entire clone army, but the nuances Maslany brings to each character are unique and precise. Anyone who watches the show is quick to sing her praises, and Maslany's hard work and dedication to developing every character she plays have become a behind-the-scenes narrative as well. We spoke with the actress responsible for creating the most fascinating women on television ahead of the season 3 premiere this Saturday.

What can you tell us about the new season?

"Season 3 picks up right where season 2 left off in this precarious place where the [Project] Leda clones are all kind of separate and in different worlds. Helena’s been taken away by what seems like a military group of some kind. Alison buried Dr. Leekie last season, so she’s obviously dealing with that in her suppressed, suburban way. Sarah is again sort of in the middle of this new mystery of these Castor clones, who have popped up suddenly."

The story has expanded beyond the original clones. What’s it like dealing with this new army of male clones?

"It’s great. Ari [Millen] brings such an intensity and such a cool tone to the show, and has such a great presence on screen. He’s always been really exciting for us to watch and play with, and it’s great to have him step into this kind of role and explore it."

Orphan Black has always felt like a feminist show.

"When we set out to do it, I think it was just a compelling story to us. There was no political bent behind it; there was no intent to change people’s perspectives or anything. I think that’s why it’s so exciting that it’s sort of taken on this other life. It really has informed the way we move forward. We think about it constantly in terms of how characters move through the world, how we perceive them, how we defend them, and the kinds of stories we want to tell... I’m a huge feminist, and believe in it so strongly and feel so proud that that’s the kind of stories we ended up telling. That response from audiences, critics, and fans has been really bolstering and exciting."