A dozen Emmy Award nominations went to this acclaimed comedy drama series including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Lead Actress for star Taylor Schilling. A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman (Schilling) 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.
Release date: Hits Netflix on June 17th.
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- Hollywood Reporter:
Well, let's start here: Early episodes of season four are as compelling and entertaining and as well-written and acted as they have been for the past three, which is a tremendous achievement (particularly if it holds — which is likely, but not guaranteed).
Having come off a wild and, yes, risk-taking third season that was met with tons of acclaim and left some intriguing questions to be answered in season four, it's clear that the series isn't flagging and still feels as fresh as the first season, but has expanded exponentially when it comes to creativity and ambition.
Right now OITNB is essentially reinventing season-long narratives with aplomb when it looked, in the early days, like there might be a dearth of stories to tell, a clock ticking on freshness. Not only has the series defied the most dire predictions, even from people who raved about that first season, but it has become better every season. - Entertainment Weekly (slight spoilers):
It’s a grim season, but there are still enough great one-liners to remind you why Orange has earned a best-comedy nod from the Emmys. The sound bites beg to be screen-printed on an orange jumpsuit. A personal favorite: “I’m not a prostitute. Not even if the guy’s kinda hot in a mean-dad way.” That one comes from Maritza (Diane Guerrero), who finally gets an origin story—and it’s a very funny one. There might be new stories to tell, but on Orange, just like in Litchfield, the OGs still rule.
Cast:
Taylor Schilling as Piper, Kate Mulgrew as Red, Michael Harney as Sam Healy
Danielle Brooks as Taystee, Uzo Aduba as Crazy Eyes, Laura Prepon as Alex Vause
Adrienne Moore as Black Cindy, Samira Wiley as Poussey Washington, Dascha Polanco as Daya
Jackie Cruz as Flaca, Yael Stone as Loran Morello, Nick Sandow as Jeo Caputo
Natasha Lyonne as Nicky, Selenis Leyva as Gloria Mendoza, Taryn Manning as Pennsatucky
Diane Guerrero as Maritza Ramos, Lea DeLaria as Big Boo, Beth Fowler as Sister Jane Ingalls
Laverne Cox as Sophia Burset, Constance Shulman as Yoga Jones, Annie Golden as Norma Romano
Lori Petty as Lolly Whitehill, Jolene Purdy, Rosal Colón
Brad William Henke, Mike Houston, Kelly Karbacz
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