Season 6
Orange Is the New Black
Brutality and humor continue to mesh effectively in a season of Orange Is the New Black that stands as a marked improvement from its predecessor, even if some arcs are more inspired than others.
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Episodes
The officers test the mettle of the prison's new blood. Suzanne experiences side effects due to not taking her prescription.
Ordered to hand out harsh sentences, the feds search for scapegoats. Languishing on paid suspension, Caputo tries to break out of a rut.
Linda makes a power play, Piper digs for information about Alex, and the women get their first taste of a decades-old feud between cellblocks.
Aleida struggles to find work on the outside. Backed into a corner, Nicky pleads her case to Red. Taystee reaches out to Caputo for help.
Pranksters wreak havoc on Halloween. Luschek earns points with the other guards. As Linda faces a crisis, Donuts and Pennsatucky have a change of plans.
While Daddy deals with backlash, Badison plots revenge. Flaca finds a co-host for her radio show. Lorna discovers that pregnancy has its perks.
Badison hustles to get back in Carol's good graces. Blanca longs to get pregnant -- and Nicky has a plan. Caputo and Figueroa's relationship evolves.
Taystee gets fan mail -- and an assist from an old friend. Piper lobbies Luschek to bring back kickball. Aleida tries out a new sales tactic.
While Daddy buys time with Barb, Daya looks for new ways to bring in oxy. Black Cindy's guilt takes a toll on her body. Red acquires a powerful ally.
Aleida seizes a business opportunity. An anonymous tip sends Caputo on a stakeout. Luschek tries to help Gloria, who worries she's in danger.
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Genre:Drama
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Network:Netflix
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Premiere Date:Jul 27, 2018
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Cast & Crew

Piper Chapman

Caputo

Taystee

Cindy Hayes

Frieda Berlin

Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren

Gloria Mendoza

Dayanara Diaz

Lorna Morello

Nicky Nichols

Pennsatucky

Galina "Red" Reznikov

Maria Ruiz

Marisol "Flaca" Gonzales

Aleida Diaz

Joel Luschek

Blanca Flores

Alex Vause
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Episodes
The officers test the mettle of the prison's new blood. Suzanne experiences side effects due to not taking her prescription.
Ordered to hand out harsh sentences, the feds search for scapegoats. Languishing on paid suspension, Caputo tries to break out of a rut.
Linda makes a power play, Piper digs for information about Alex, and the women get their first taste of a decades-old feud between cellblocks.
Aleida struggles to find work on the outside. Backed into a corner, Nicky pleads her case to Red. Taystee reaches out to Caputo for help.
Pranksters wreak havoc on Halloween. Luschek earns points with the other guards. As Linda faces a crisis, Donuts and Pennsatucky have a change of plans.
While Daddy deals with backlash, Badison plots revenge. Flaca finds a co-host for her radio show. Lorna discovers that pregnancy has its perks.
Badison hustles to get back in Carol's good graces. Blanca longs to get pregnant -- and Nicky has a plan. Caputo and Figueroa's relationship evolves.
Taystee gets fan mail -- and an assist from an old friend. Piper lobbies Luschek to bring back kickball. Aleida tries out a new sales tactic.
While Daddy buys time with Barb, Daya looks for new ways to bring in oxy. Black Cindy's guilt takes a toll on her body. Red acquires a powerful ally.
Aleida seizes a business opportunity. An anonymous tip sends Caputo on a stakeout. Luschek tries to help Gloria, who worries she's in danger.
Critic Reviews for Orange Is the New Black Season 6
All Critics (37) | Top Critics (25) | Fresh (31) | Rotten (6)
The writing, always very good and this year aided and abetted by local novelist Merritt Tierce, is even better when it's focused on the characters that have -- in fits and starts -- been so vividly brought to life.
Some episodes are dazzling, some sloppy, but Orange and its creator, Jenji Kohan, are still pulling off tricks and twists that few other shows dare attempt.
Fans who hated the fifth season should mostly love the sixth, which is a return to normal, or as "normal" as OITNB ever gets. But the end does feel a little bit closer.
Season 6 continues to provide commentary, regardless of how socially inept it may come across, on privilege, fragility and those who are complicit with being a part of systems of oppression.
It restores the sense of discovery that season one held, back when Piper learned the ways of prison life - only this time, it places almost all of the cast favourites in a newborn state... But it isn't quite back to its best.
I think this season rediscovered those moments of humanity, and the show was stronger for it.
Luckily though, the web hit has once again found its footing in its latest season, a return to form with the show once again spinning fascinatingly dark and twisted tales.
Season six brings in some new faces and keeps us rooting for our favorite jailbirds, but at the same time we wonder for how much longer it can keep going.
Dark, glorious, bizarrely redemptive.
Don't believe the lack of hype. Though not as exciting or dynamic as it used to be, the series retains its ability to be moving and surprising.
It's hard to determine where to put your care -- and your focus -- when the threat of a familiar face or a whole new backstory lurks behind every door.
Although Season 6 wasn't the series' best work by far, it was a stark reminder of how good Orange is when it brings in fresh blood and new perspectives rather than clinging to the old.
Audience Reviews for Orange Is the New Black: Season 6
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Dec 24, 2020Intense season. I think, so far, this was one of the best.
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Apr 02, 2020christ i feel like shooting myself watching this. Why does it show every single screw as a complete twat its so false seriously im so glad its over 2 seasons to late.
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Aug 14, 2019Please start making these again!
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Jul 01, 2019暴動始まってから意外と人気ないのね。 俺は結構好きなんだけど。 特にこのシーズンの最後は完璧だよね。 パイパーのグラウンドを見つめる表情がなんとも言えず素晴らしい。 最終シーズンは本当に期待している。ロシアンドール最高だったからニッキーも早く見たい!!
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Feb 01, 2019Between 2.5 and (very close) 2 stars. This TV series always showed that justice had nothing to do with the future of its characters, and although we could forgive the not-too-much-respect to their own plots and specific figures, it seems to me that they have played much to be cruel. Anyway, last season lost much respect to the previous one because (although sisters story) was amusing, it lost the point respect to the destiny of the characters we were following it for.
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Dec 23, 2018I have had a relative gap between my last two dosages of Orange is the New Black which I think is to my benefit. After a fifth season that didn't particularly strike a cord with me, it was good to see an improvement in proceedings with season six. Still, it doesn't match the quality of earlier seasons. Starting strongly, the season does lag a little in the middle, but claws it back towards the end. However, the season's ending does not match the strength of previous seasons but is still good and engaging. The antagonists, while good, do not match the brilliance of past seasons. Still, it was refreshing to see a new setting and the introduction of new inmates, and it was an injection of pace that was much needed. Season six sets up the last season strongly and is a recommended watch.
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Dec 22, 2018Did not enjoy it as much as other seasons, although the final payoff was worth it. Badison was irritating. The Denning sisters were my favourite part.
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Sep 30, 2018The 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.
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Sep 28, 2018i was in the middle of the 6th episode, watching everything in fast speed and getting almost no enjoyment out of it, when i thought to myself, why am i still watching this garbage? so i stopped (1 viewing)
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Sep 22, 2018Season 6 is boring. They forgot the comedy part of the show.
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