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Orange Is the New Black

2013·Show
91Episodes in7Seasons·TV-MA
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic808.0Rotten Tomatoes90%82%
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IMDb8.0Metacritic808.0Rotten Tomatoes90%82%
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Society, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Ensemble Prison DramaSharp Social SatireDeeply Humanizing Character StudiesDark Comedy of ErrorsFeminist NarrativeSystemic CritiqueEmotionally RawBinge-Worthy ArcDiverse Perspectives

Crew

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Orange Is the New Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orange Is the New Black legally?

Netflix

Orange Is the New Black is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Orange Is the New Black worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Orange Is the New Black rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Orange Is the New Black have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 91 episodes.

Is Orange Is the New Black based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Orange Is the New Black?

Critics85
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Orange Is the New Black much the same way.

When did Orange Is the New Black air?

It ran from 2013 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Orange Is the New Black in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Orange Is the New Black?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Orange Is the New Black in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Orange Is the New Black, including Punny Name, Maybe Ever After, Disability as an Excuse for Jerkassery.