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• Feb 24, 2020

  Sooo good!! It takes you in different places
  Tylyndah h
• Oct 09, 2019

  Orange Is The New Black routinely pays homage to its form, by referencing books throughout the entire Netflix original series. After the first season, the show heavily diverges from the truth of the memoir it was based on, though the show still makes an effort to honor books by including them in the characters lives. Not only do inmates rely on story to get through their incarceration, but their incarceration becomes a story (ie. Orange Is The New Black: A Memoir by Piper Kerman). OITNB may weave a tall tale, but a tale that is rooted in truth. Although the lives of Chapman and the other inmates depicted on the show are fictitious, they are based on real people in true situations. The show brings to light real issues that exist within the prison system, and educates us while entertaining us. Image result for oitnb standing on tables the animals The show dramatizes and exaggerates the realities of prison riots, and idealizes an outcome that could benefit the entire prison system. By grouping all of the worst-case scenarios in a Murphys-Law sort of way, the show educates people about prison life, laws, and serves as a sort of guide on How-To avoid prison.
  Amanda A
• Feb 26, 2019

  Excellent series. I would have rated it 5, because it is, but for one thing: it's a bit rough and crude for me. Yeah, I know they're rough and tough prisoners. Even so, it's a bit much for me. But all the characters are well defined, the acting is superb, the writing excels, the premise is unique. I loved Season 1, and binge watched the remaining seasons. I couldn't help it. And it continued to be great. Kate Mulgrew was a standout, as was Suzanne, who appears in a later season. The little gal who spouted religion - a really good actress. Highly recommend, but it's okay if you fast forward through some of the gross scenes.
  Donna B
• Sep 30, 2018

  The cast OITNB never ceases to blow my mind. This is without a doubt the most talented troop of actors ever assembled in the history of television. The writing and directing is the tightest of any series out there. It's poignant, illuminating, and hilarious all at the same time. OITNB definitely makes my list of best TV series of all time.
  Robert S
• Aug 23, 2018

  it is a nice series funny and original.
  
• Aug 17, 2018

  Unusual women's prison drama carefully creates a miniature society with multiple facets and subs-plots; it is at times suspenseful, endearing, tragic, uplifting, enraging, revealing, humorous - and entertaining.
  

  William K
• Jul 03, 2018

  This show is epic, you can find everything here, if you want to cry, smile, if you need watch a thriller or all at the same time. Just Fantastic . Thank You Jenji for make this. (My Favorite show)
  Alex F
• May 20, 2018

  I've avoided this, overwhelmed by the Thought of catching up on 5 seasons now I'm wondering what I'll do in 5 days time when I've binge-watched every episode. Similar in style and humour To sneaky Pete on amazon prime (the other channel). BrillI ant.
  Tim W
• Apr 08, 2018

  Although THE HUMOR AND DRAMA OF PRISON LIFE IS ENTERTAINING ENOUGH, THE BACKSTORY OF ALL THE CHARACTER'S LIVES MAKES US CARE EVEN MORE FOR ALL THESE PEOPLE. BTW, LET'S HOPE HOLLYWOOD TAKES NOTE THAT FEMALE ACTORS DON'T NEED TO LOOK LIKE BARBIES. WE CARE ABOUT WOMEN OF ALL SHAPES AND COLORS.
  Diane V
• Feb 01, 2018

  intriguing and i wanted to see what happens but i skipped a lot of parts and watched it on fast speed (1 viewing)
  Waleed A

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