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Orange Is the New Black

2013 – 2019Show7 seasons91 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic808.0Rotten Tomatoes90%82%

A deeply moving, romantic drama series about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth or scares.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 91 episodes · best: S4E13 "Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again" 9.4

Episodes

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8.5
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7.7
8.2

Story

Every sentence is a story.

A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.

Feels like

  • Ensemble Prison Drama
  • Sharp Social Satire
  • Deeply Humanizing Character Studies
  • Dark Comedy of Errors
  • Feminist Narrative
  • Systemic Critique
  • Emotionally Raw
  • Binge-Worthy Arc
  • Diverse Perspectives

Cast

24 of 641 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andrew McCarthy, Phil Abraham, Michael Trim
Written by
Jordan Harrison, Jenji Kohan, Anthony Natoli
Produced by
David Price, Neri Kyle Tannenbaum, Tara Herrmann

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Facts

July 11, 2013 · July 26, 2019 · Ended

First aired
July 11, 2013
Last aired
July 26, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 91 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Punny Name, Maybe Ever After, Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery +9

  • Punny Name
  • Maybe Ever After
  • Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery
  • Looks Like Jesus
  • Rule of Funny
  • Pop-Star Composer
  • Meta Casting
  • MacGyvering
  • Sinister Shiv
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Analogy Backfire
  • White Male Lead

12 of 373 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Orange Is the New Black?"

Questions about Orange Is the New Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orange Is the New Black?

Netflix

In the United States, Orange Is the New Black streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Orange Is the New Black worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80).

Which season of Orange Is the New Black is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 6 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again (season 4, episode 13) at 9.4, and the lowest is Who Knows Better Than I (season 6, episode 1) at 7.2.

Will Orange Is the New Black make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Orange Is the New Black good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Orange Is the New Black use?

Punny NameMaybe Ever AfterDisability as an Excuse for JerkasseryLooks Like JesusRule of FunnyPop-Star ComposerMeta CastingMacGyveringSinister ShivDrowning My SorrowsAnalogy BackfireWhite Male Leadand 361 more

TV Tropes lists 373 tropes for it, including Punny Name, Maybe Ever After, and Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery.