Orange is the New Black

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

Universal acclaim- based on 291 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 257 out of 291
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 291
  3. Negative: 21 out of 291
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  1. donaldist
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    What a terrific piece of television, fully committed to the scope and sprawl of the prison, constructed with labyrinthine preciseness, and capable of brutality and pathos at which previous seasons have only hinted. It's not any more subtle than before, but what's the point of subtlety when dealing with issues of such immediate prescience? A wounded animal isn't exactly going to whimperWhat a terrific piece of television, fully committed to the scope and sprawl of the prison, constructed with labyrinthine preciseness, and capable of brutality and pathos at which previous seasons have only hinted. It's not any more subtle than before, but what's the point of subtlety when dealing with issues of such immediate prescience? A wounded animal isn't exactly going to whimper quietly.
    For a needlessly precise numerical score- 92/100, or an A    … Expand
  2. Rtheom
    Jun 19, 2016
    7
    It's pretty much exactly what we've come to expect from Orange. Good characters, great acting, and the overall message that even though some people might be **** they're really all just people trying to get by in the world.

    The big con is that the series has become so bloated with characters that the whole thing feels a bit schizophrenic. You barely spend more than 5 minutes even with    It's pretty much exactly what we've come to expect from Orange. Good characters, great acting, and the overall message that even though some people might be **** they're really all just people trying to get by in the world.

    The big con is that the series has become so bloated with characters that the whole thing feels a bit schizophrenic. You barely spend more than 5 minutes even with the feature characters in an episode and each episode features a half dozen small stories that don't necessarily mesh at all. I really enjoy the development of the side characters, but I'd really like to see more focus.    … Expand
  3. ram9775
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    When shows crank out consistently stellar seasons like this show has (it's so carefully constructed like other greats, The Americans and Breaking Bad), it's difficult not to fall in love.
  4. JoeJutty
    Jul 7, 2016
    8
    Arguably the best season in the series, marred only by it's incredibly negative and ugly stereotyping of veterans. Overall much more emotional, much darker, and a solid return to form after a bumbling season 3.
  5. Evic21
    Jun 18, 2016
    10
    Despite the slow build up to the new changes at Litchfield, Season four of OITNB is an incredibly powerful fourth chapter in the lives of the women we have learned to love for who they are behind their criminal veil. It's funny, serious, heartbreaking and breath taking. So many things have corrupted the inside of the prison that it's hard to guess what's coming next. Season four neverDespite the slow build up to the new changes at Litchfield, Season four of OITNB is an incredibly powerful fourth chapter in the lives of the women we have learned to love for who they are behind their criminal veil. It's funny, serious, heartbreaking and breath taking. So many things have corrupted the inside of the prison that it's hard to guess what's coming next. Season four never has a dull moment, even if those moments are hard to watch.… Expand
  6. timluxe
    Jun 17, 2016
    10
    The season begins somewhat lightly, with our favorite inmates cracking jokes that keep us laughing. As the show progresses through, it begins to draw you in through its mind-blowing and jaw-dropping plot. This season is one of the most intense of them all, but regardless, it is hands down, the show's most incredible.
  7. kuehnau
    Jun 18, 2016
    5
    What started off as an interesting, unique and fresh show, has started to slowly stagnate over each new season that is aired.

    It's all pretty much what you expect from Orange is the New Black, at the same time it's also all mostly stuff we've seen before. By the time season 4 starts to become really interesting, suddenly the season is over. Season cliff hangers aren't anything new,    What started off as an interesting, unique and fresh show, has started to slowly stagnate over each new season that is aired.

    It's all pretty much what you expect from Orange is the New Black, at the same time it's also all mostly stuff we've seen before.

    By the time season 4 starts to become really interesting, suddenly the season is over. Season cliff hangers aren't anything new, but why are they still completely acceptable? It isn't like the show can't wrap up a story arc and we wouldn't come back.

    I was completely unsatisfied with how the season ended. Instead of having multiple stories in a single season, it'd be nice if they could focus on a single story and wrap it up by the end of the season.

    Season 4 really suffers from a lot of filler content as well that distracts from the overall stories being told. It's perfectly acceptable to explain part of a characters back story when it is necessary. The issue with season 4 is they are constantly doing this with a majority of the characters and more times then not, it's nothing more then fluff, it does not contribute to the over all story being told and in the end is designed simply to waste our time.

    The writers need to start working a little harder with season 5 or it may be the last time I ever watch Orange is the New Black.    … Expand
  8. marcmyworks
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    Season 4 of OITNB is extremely powerful. After a slow start the show takes us to a climax build up of the last 3 seasons; the human rights of prisoners and how the system takes advantage.
  9. jesseurbancsik
    Jun 20, 2016
    10
    This is Netflix's best show. The acting is phenomenal, with Taylor and the whole supporting ladies in need of Emmy nominations for next years Emmy's. This season get's better and better with every episode and it's hard not to binge watch in two days. GREAT JOB!
  10. GameAntiques
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    Orange Is The New Black comes back with explosive tense scenes, carefully created by the writers to bring you into the prison and show you the harsh, dangerous conditions their put through. This season brings back what Season 3 missed which was humanity. More gritty emotions return, this Season stands out by far.
  11. dpaudiophile
    Jul 2, 2016
    8
    A spectacular comeback from a mediocre season three, and I will say right now that there are cliff hangers and unanswered questions by this fourth seasons end, but the season itself as a whole was so well written/paced, that it feels like the wait for next season is going to be a tough one to make, but fulfilling once were actually there. Can't wait for season five, and honestly I thoughtA spectacular comeback from a mediocre season three, and I will say right now that there are cliff hangers and unanswered questions by this fourth seasons end, but the season itself as a whole was so well written/paced, that it feels like the wait for next season is going to be a tough one to make, but fulfilling once were actually there. Can't wait for season five, and honestly I thought that this show was progressively getting worse, but this season completely turned everything around.

    Highly recommend.    … Expand
  12. shoulderoforion
    Jun 20, 2016
    3
    What a terrible season, such lazy writing & directing, I liked the first two seasons, the third season was alright, and this season was so bad I fast forwarded though so much cloying unnecessary filler plots. Blech, they ruined it.
  13. Daigoust
    Jun 18, 2016
    9
    Muito foda, difícil a 4a temporada se manter tão boa quanto a primeira e até superando a 2a e a 3a. O único problema é estou cansando e/ou enjoando dos romances lésbicos, melhor dosarem na próxima temporada ou vai ficar difícil de engolir... mas a série no geral ta muito foda, consegue te sensibilizar e te revolta com as injustiças!!! Parabéns aos criadores, redatores e Netflix!!!
  14. Gamexpert
    Jun 19, 2016
    10
    Just....wow.
    I was really scared of this season, because i really didnt like the third one. I hoped that they could find back to old glory....and they did.
    This season is pure gold, right now my favorite season. The plot is just great, extremely great.
  15. MEFzelder
    Jun 21, 2016
    10
    “Orange Is The New Black” volvió mejor que nunca, mejores historias, nuevos personajes (que suman) y mucho más dinamismo que se fusionan para formar el drama perfecto en cada uno de los trece episodios.
    La historia continúa con una Piper Chapman autoproclamada la capo maffia de Lietchfield, mientras Alex lidia con el sicario de Kubra con ayuda de Lolly, mientras la prisión recibe nuevo    “Orange Is The New Black” volvió mejor que nunca, mejores historias, nuevos personajes (que suman) y mucho más dinamismo que se fusionan para formar el drama perfecto en cada uno de los trece episodios.
    La historia continúa con una Piper Chapman autoproclamada la capo maffia de Lietchfield, mientras Alex lidia con el sicario de Kubra con ayuda de Lolly, mientras la prisión recibe nuevo personal para abordar la fuga de las prisioneras. Todo comienza a cobrar intensidad cuando se suma una nueva tanda de presas que cambia el orden social del establecimiento dejando a las latinas con el mayor número de cabezas sobre otra sección.
    El sabor de la tercera temporada hacía parecer que las nuevas adhesiones no iban a ser relevantes, pero en cambio, la historia construida alrededor de las viejas prisioneras cobra un tono muy satisfactorio, los nuevos personajes las enriquecen y las lleva a un nivel que les permiten aportar mejores romances, diálogos y sobretodo conflicto.
    Es difícil hallar puntos flojos porque todo está orquestado prolijamente, el guión, la producción y la actuación es ejemplar. Un imperdible de Netflix.    … Expand
  16. 998817268
    Jun 21, 2016
    9
    I think the distributed focus in this season of the show not only sets up a host of interesting plot lines, but that it gives background for characters that otherwise appear stereotyped in previous seasons.
  17. jmascaraque
    Jun 20, 2016
    10
    Una increíble cuarta temporada,todo el potencial me ha sorprendido,normalmente una serie en su cuarta temporada después de haber tenido éxito parece difícil superarse,pero OITNB lo ha logrado.Diálogos con mucho ingenio,actuaciones brillantes y ese toque de comedia que hace a esta serie única en su especie,a pesar del drama contenido en esta temporada.
  18. drlowdon
    Dec 14, 2017
    8
    As with previous seasons the show doesn’t quite get everything right in terms of writing and characters but the talented ensemble cast help to make for another entertaining thirteen episodes of this popular Netflix show.
  19. KinkyKid
    Jul 5, 2016
    10
    The best season fo the show. So dark and heartbroken. And all the cast deliver the best performance they can. The writing on point. I really, really love this season
  20. colecfair
    Jul 13, 2016
    10
    A show originally labeled as a comedy takes a dark turn into a powerful drama dealing with issues of race, gender, morality, and power. I applaud the writers for being bold enough to take the show down this road, because for me, it payed off big-time.
  21. djgomes
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    Orange is terrific! It is consistently good. Wonderful actors, great story lines. This show has fantastic writers. So glad they will continue for many more seasons.
  22. Fonke
    Feb 15, 2018
    8
    Another great season of Orange is the new black, defenitly one of my favourite ones yet.
  23. Winterflower
    Oct 20, 2017
    7
    Due to the events of this season, the prison is turned into a REAL bad prison, what makes it way more interesting. You are always going to have weak storylines in a show with so many characters, but most of them work. And I particularly appreciate the likeability of the male characters this season, something that we don't see very often in the series.
  24. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    Slow to start this season's conclusion is an unexpected revelation that is not only shocking but practical. The death of an inmate at the hand of a guard changes a lot for the prisoners .

Awards & Rankings

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#15 Best TV Season of 2016
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#53 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 23, 2016
    100
    Orange loses little steam in its fourth tour of duty, with extremes of dark comedy and bitter tragedy, often heartbreaking in its depiction of metal illness and addiction, devastating in its escalation of racial conflict after the prison's cold-blooded new corporate owners flood the cell block with new bodies, triggering a demographic power shift. [27 Jun - 10 Jul 2016, p.15]
  2. Vox.com
    Reviewed by: Caroline Framke
    Jun 20, 2016
    90
    The new status quo and even more skewed power balances within the prison doesn’t just test every single character. It pushes all of them to their limits, and eventually throws them right the hell off the cliff they’ve been teetering on the edge of.
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  3. The Daily Beast
    Reviewed by: Kevin Fallon
    Jun 17, 2016
    80
    Orange Is the New Black itself, which has grown richer, more surprising, and ambitious in its fourth season. That doesn’t always mean it’s better than ever--often it isn’t--but is just as admirable as ever.
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