Orange Is the New Black (2013)
Jenji Kohan's groundbreaking Netflix drama follows a privileged woman navigating the complex, often brutal world of a federal women's prison.
Orange Is the New Black - Series Information
- Original Title: Orange Is the New Black
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Jenji Kohan
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 91
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 11, 2013 (United States - TV-MA), July 11, 2013 (Canada - 18+), July 11, 2013 (United Kingdom - 18), July 11, 2013 (Germany - 16), July 11, 2013 (France - 16), July 11, 2013 (India - A), July 11, 2013 (New Zealand - 18), July 11, 2013 (Australia - MA 15+), July 11, 2013 (Brazil - 16), July 11, 2013 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: Lionsgate Television, Tilted Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 劲爆女子监狱 (SG), Оранжевый — новый черный (RU), 오렌지 이즈 더 뉴 블랙 (KR), Narancs az új fekete (HU), Holky za mřížemi (CZ), Помаранчевий — хіт сезону (UA), L'orange lui va si bien (CA)
Orange Is the New Black - Plot
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.
Orange Is the New Black - Trailer
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Orange Is the New Black - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jenji Kohan
Main Cast
- Taylor Schilling
- Laura Prepon
- Kate Mulgrew
- Nick Sandow
- Uzo Aduba
- Dascha Polanco
- Danielle Brooks
- Selenis Leyva
- Yael Stone
- Taryn Manning
Writers
- Jordan Harrison
- Anthony Natoli
- Lauren Schuker Blum
- Rebecca Angelo
- Jenji Kohan
Orange Is the New Black - FAQs
Is Orange Is the New Black based on a true story?
Yes. The series is based on Piper Kerman's 2010 memoir of the same name, which recounts her real-life year spent in a federal women's prison. Creator Jenji Kohan used Kerman's experiences as a springboard, expanding the story with a large ensemble cast of fictional characters.
Where can you stream Orange Is the New Black?
All seven seasons of Orange Is the New Black are available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. The series can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Who are the main actors in Orange Is the New Black?
The principal cast includes Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman, Laura Prepon as Alex Vause, Kate Mulgrew as Red, Uzo Aduba as Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren, Danielle Brooks as Taystee, Dascha Polanco as Dayanara Diaz, Taryn Manning as Pennsatucky, Selenis Leyva, Yael Stone, and Natasha Lyonne.
How many seasons does Orange Is the New Black have?
Orange Is the New Black ran for seven seasons on Netflix, comprising 91 episodes in total. Each main season consists of 13 episodes. The series premiered on July 11, 2013, and concluded in 2019, making it one of Netflix's longest-running original drama series.
Did Orange Is the New Black win any awards?
Yes. The show earned numerous accolades, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards. Uzo Aduba won three Emmy Awards for her role as Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren — one for drama and two for comedy — a historic achievement. The series also won Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
What is Orange Is the New Black about?
The series follows Piper Chapman, a privileged New Yorker sentenced to 15 months in a federal women's prison for a decade-old drug-related crime. What begins as her fish-out-of-water story quickly expands into a rich ensemble drama exploring race, class, sexuality, identity, and the failings of the U.S. prison system.
What content rating does Orange Is the New Black carry?
Orange Is the New Black is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong language, sexual content, violence, and frank depictions of drug use. Viewer discretion is advised, and the show is not suitable for children or younger teenagers.
How was Orange Is the New Black received by critics?
The series was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly in its early seasons. Critics praised its diverse ensemble cast, sharp writing, and willingness to tackle systemic social issues through a darkly comedic lens. It is widely credited with helping establish Netflix as a prestige original content powerhouse.
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