# Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/orange-is-the-new-black/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 80% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| IMDb | 7.6/10 |
| Fan Score | 76% |
| Creator | Jenji Kohan |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy, Crime |
| Seasons | 7 (91 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Orange Is the New Black (2013–2019) is a Drama, Comedy, Crime series created by Jenji Kohan, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (80%), audience ratings (78%), Metascore (73/100), IMDb (7.6/10), and fan ratings (76%) across 7 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The pioneering Netflix comedy-drama that humanized a women’s prison ensemble — funny, furious, and foundational to the streaming era.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Dascha Polanco, Danielle Brooks, Uzo Aduba, Nick Sandow

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Orange Is the New Black worth watching?**
Yes — Orange Is the New Black earns a 77% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 80%, audience 78%, Metascore 73/100, IMDb 7.6/10, and fan 76%. The pioneering Netflix comedy-drama that humanized a women’s prison ensemble — funny, furious, and foundational to the streaming era.

**Is Orange Is the New Black on Prime Video?**
No — Orange Is the New Black is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Orange Is the New Black come out?**
Orange Is the New Black first aired in 2013 and ran through 2019 (2013–2019). Created by Jenji Kohan; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Orange Is the New Black on Netflix?**
Yes — Orange Is the New Black is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Orange Is the New Black are there?**
Orange Is the New Black has 7 seasons across 91 episodes (2013–2019). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Orange Is the New Black?**
Orange Is the New Black streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Orange Is the New Black?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Orange Is the New Black’s 91 episodes take roughly 68 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Orange Is the New Black?**
Orange Is the New Black stars Taylor Schilling, Laura Prepon, Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, and others. Created by Jenji Kohan.

**How many episodes are in Orange Is the New Black?**
Orange Is the New Black has 91 episodes across 7 seasons (2013–2019).

**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.

**Who created Orange Is the New Black?**
Orange Is the New Black was created by Jenji Kohan. It is a drama, comedy, crime series from United States, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Orange Is the New Black?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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