Orange is the New Black

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 11, 2013
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 871 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 776 out of 871
  2. Mixed: 51 out of 871
  3. Negative: 44 out of 871
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  1. Faphy
    May 29, 2015
    2
    Why is this show so popular? Everyone in this awful series is a bloody moron and the "urethra revelation" episode proves it. I hope no one is rating this show because of the **** and **** sex, don't get me wrong, I love both of those things as much as the next person but damn people... Even porn has a better story.
  2. ilovegames32
    Jun 11, 2014
    3
    I've watched 11 episodes of season 1 and to be perfectly honest, this is THE most uninteresting,bland,sleep-inducing show about life in prison! Firstly, the main character does NOT in any way possible,shows or remotely shows she has the ability to sell drugs ESPECIALLY herion! Secondly, the prison she's in DOES NOT EVEN REMOTELY RESEMBLE A FREAKING PRISON! How,is probably your questionI've watched 11 episodes of season 1 and to be perfectly honest, this is THE most uninteresting,bland,sleep-inducing show about life in prison! Firstly, the main character does NOT in any way possible,shows or remotely shows she has the ability to sell drugs ESPECIALLY herion! Secondly, the prison she's in DOES NOT EVEN REMOTELY RESEMBLE A FREAKING PRISON! How,is probably your question seeing as their in what can barley be called a prison,well its too clean,there's virtually no violence and pretty much every character comes off as an inmate with a heart of gold! Ive seen only ONE inmate hit someone and that was only one slap! A screw driver was taken from the workshop but its only used for masturbation,threats gets made left and right but 20minutes later,there back to being friends,crazy eyes gave me hope that she would actually show some craziness by doing something that would warrent people calling her crazy eyes but the craziest thing she's done so far is urinate on the floor but then,everythings all good after that....i hate empty drama and this crap show is full of drama that goes NOWHERE! They get your blood pumping thinking something will happen and boom!, nothing, and everyone is friends again! It took ten episodes before someone died andthat was bbasically suicde,no one murdered her, she just O.D! One inmate even walks around this college like prison with a freaking huge dog and...you guessed it,NOTHING! No one gets attacked by the dog! The main character insults the chiefs food and the worst thing that happens is a bloody tampon between bread and getting starved for 3 days. Prison life her is like heaven for these inmates when you look at hiw NOTHING happens here! Its a funny show but other then that, it has NOTHING to offer people besides pointless, go nowhere threats that ends with everyone being friends, NO violence,pathetic back stories that DESPERATEL tries to show these ccriminals as innocent angels who made a mistake,like that woman who worked as a cleaner but she kills a guy for beating a young girl..or the track star who had a promising future but let a guy talk her into stealing....its like watching grown people act like kids since the majority of every episode has the inmates crying and feeling sorry for each other...THIS SHOW FREAKING SUCKS! 3/10 just for the comedy since thats all its has going for it.… Expand
  3. SoundFury
    Jun 10, 2014
    3
    I really enjoyed the first season but I've gotten really bored with the second season. I'm much less interested in the characters and I'm tired of the narrative structure of the show.
  4. sammyjoe
    Jun 20, 2014
    2
    I found this to be a Take It Or Leave It kind of show........somewhat interesting, but easy to walk away from and not really miss at all. I DID watch the first season, but was not compelled to watch the second. Kind of boring overall.
  5. Alireza1373
    Jul 13, 2014
    3
    I have to say so far i'm disappointed by season 2 given i'm only 7 episodes in it has turned into a chick flick and far away from the solid drama that i loved in the first season.
    Being a guy my fav shows being breaking bad / 24 /dexter i never thought i'd like this show but season 1 really impressed me however season 2 has just been a let down.. to be fair it maybe the fact that i binge    I have to say so far i'm disappointed by season 2 given i'm only 7 episodes in it has turned into a chick flick and far away from the solid drama that i loved in the first season.
    Being a guy my fav shows being breaking bad / 24 /dexter i never thought i'd like this show but season 1 really impressed me however season 2 has just been a let down.. to be fair it maybe the fact that i binge watched fargo between the two seasons    … Expand
  6. Scoobasteve
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    This is an un interesting bland show, the characters don't come to life and the to show doesn't really show any great direction after watching 3 episodes.

    What do people see in this series? It's not funny and there is no major plot to keep the audience captivates, I'm disappointed and wasted time watching it. It's unrealistic and prison isn't like that having been a CO it's just    This is an un interesting bland show, the characters don't come to life and the to show doesn't really show any great direction after watching 3 episodes.

    What do people see in this series?

    It's not funny and there is no major plot to keep the audience captivates, I'm disappointed and wasted time watching it. It's unrealistic and prison isn't like that having been a CO it's just ridiculous some of the characters.    … Expand
  7. MitchJacks0n
    Jul 8, 2014
    1
    How do you get views on your tv show when there is no depth? Sex scenes! yay! Hmmm but thats not quite enough.... what is a very taboo subject lately? something that could draw in some more views..... Lesbians! yes! its revolutionary! That way the people that watch this show are either horny dudes or lesbian women. I think we have a hit series on our hands...
  8. Rookatdat
    Jul 17, 2013
    2
    Although this show is relatively entertaining, with the exception of the segments pertaining to her life outside of prison, the show lacks any hint of authenticity. All of these women have been convicted of crimes that warrant prison time and yet they are all portrayed as having a heart of gold. Anyone that has seen lockup would know that even in a women's jail life is much more intenseAlthough this show is relatively entertaining, with the exception of the segments pertaining to her life outside of prison, the show lacks any hint of authenticity. All of these women have been convicted of crimes that warrant prison time and yet they are all portrayed as having a heart of gold. Anyone that has seen lockup would know that even in a women's jail life is much more intense than what has been portrayed in this program. Totally not buying Laura Prepon as any form of heroin dealer (she would be dead in seconds flat) because heroin is a much more serious game than just selling weed. I also find it incredibly hard to believe that a person would even be indicted let alone sentenced for a ten year old crime based on nothing more than the testimony of a criminal trying to get their sentence reduced. All that being said I think the show is still relatively entertaining which came as a complete surprise considering its from the same creator of that awful excuse for a television program they call Weeds, what a pile of crap that is. They could also do without that annoying Regina Spektor noise.… Expand
  9. Sketch987
    Sep 18, 2014
    0
    Humor is kind of subjective thing, but I don't see how this show is funny. The characters are unrealistic and uninteresting, and it didn't take me long before I decided I really didn't care what happened to any of them (ie. first episode). And though some people are calling the show heartwarming, to me it just seemed as trite and shallow as a dollar store greeting card. Ultimately OrangeHumor is kind of subjective thing, but I don't see how this show is funny. The characters are unrealistic and uninteresting, and it didn't take me long before I decided I really didn't care what happened to any of them (ie. first episode). And though some people are calling the show heartwarming, to me it just seemed as trite and shallow as a dollar store greeting card. Ultimately Orange is the New Black is just another empty drama aimed at women, and seems to be the female counterpart of a mindless action flick. Zero out of ten.… Expand
  10. aceerk
    Jun 17, 2015
    0
    ok so i watched season one and season 2 , but 3 seemed to have more or a spanish touch and more parts where you just wanted to cringe , especially when is seems to me its either more dark or getting more male dominating women ( owen and alex in the garden shed ) i really liked this show was so glad it was back on for it to fall flat

    im sorry after 1 episode i was bored and so i gave it    ok so i watched season one and season 2 , but 3 seemed to have more or a spanish touch and more parts where you just wanted to cringe , especially when is seems to me its either more dark or getting more male dominating women ( owen and alex in the garden shed ) i really liked this show was so glad it was back on for it to fall flat

    im sorry after 1 episode i was bored and so i gave it more tries now it just seems like men are gona domme lesbians no one got time for that and no one wants to watch it

    also with them ambushing Sophia Burset in the salon im sorry had to turn it off it made me cringe that badly

    i will not be watching this again and had so much high hopes for it ............ time to hang it up ladies

    you gave it a good shot , unfortunately it not something im planing on watching again

    hope you do well but for me its turned into a men watch this show while the lesbians out there will turn it off

    sorry this season went from great to bad to worst to never watching it again

    it made me physically cringe that badly , sorry was a brave move its not for me    … Expand
  11. HoraceBagus
    Jul 18, 2014
    0
    OK been watching for 25min 30secs, not laughed once, not intrigued once, what exactly you losers see in this doldrum idiocy? **** dont impress me, girls smooching, whatever. Is this the cause for intrigue? **** in prison. Ok now im at 28:22 first episode. How long should I give it people?
  12. Kire_92
    Feb 24, 2018
    3
    This show started out strong but became boring rather quickly. The main problem is that the show is always playing it safe and are afraid to take any risks. There are no big surprises and whenever I thought something exciting was about to happen I was left disappointed. And after a few episodes I started to feel less and less interested in the characters. Some that I liked in the beginningThis show started out strong but became boring rather quickly. The main problem is that the show is always playing it safe and are afraid to take any risks. There are no big surprises and whenever I thought something exciting was about to happen I was left disappointed. And after a few episodes I started to feel less and less interested in the characters. Some that I liked in the beginning became boring and had a very strange and unnatural character progression. Others were straight up annoying and acted like idiots so they didn't earn any sympathy.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best TV Season of 2013
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#9 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#13 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Jun 24, 2014
    80
    Quibbles aside, watching this superb cast working together remains a pleasure, and it makes Season 2 of Orange Is the New Black an irresistible summer viewing choice.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Jul 18, 2013
    80
    Orange has graphic scenes that aren’t for kids. But they aren’t played for cheap gags, either, and that attitude serves the production well. With Schilling in top form, this Orange tastes fresh.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matthew Wolfson
    Jul 16, 2013
    75
    While it's not apparent that the show's personalities add up to anything more than themselves at first, they ultimately prove to be compelling studies of people trying to work through glaring mistakes and obvious limitations to fashion some sort of livable present.
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