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critic Orange Is the New Black (2013)

Orange Is the New Black Review (2013–2019): Is It Worth Watching?

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.

Where to watch Orange Is the New Black

Streaming: Netflix

By region: Netflix in the United States; Netflix in the United Kingdom

Full scores & availability on the series page.

Is Orange Is the New Black worth watching?

Yes — Orange Is the New Black is worth watching, holding a 80% Critic Score and 78% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 77% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (73), IMDb (7.6/10) and aggregated fan rating (76%).

Created by Jenji Kohan, Orange Is the New Black ran 7 seasons, 91 episodes on Netflix in English, from United States. Orange Is the New Black has ended, so you can watch the complete story without waiting on a renewal.

What is Orange Is the New Black about?

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.

Critics consensus: The pioneering Netflix comedy-drama that humanized a women’s prison ensemble — funny, furious, and foundational to the streaming era. The cast is led by Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, among others.

How many seasons of Orange Is the New Black are there, and where do I start?

Orange Is the New Black has 7 seasons, 91 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 7 seasons, 91 episodes, this is a long-haul watch — start it knowing the investment. The series page breaks the 77% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Orange Is the New Black?

Orange Is the New Black is carried by Netflix, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the Netflix hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Orange Is the New Black?

If it lands, try Breaking Bad (94%), The Sopranos (93%), The Wire (93%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all drama series, everything from United States, or the year it premiered.

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Quick Answer: Where can I watch Orange Is the New Black?

Streaming: Netflix. Regional notes: Netflix in the United States; Netflix in the United Kingdom.