Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black is an American comedy-drama television series created by Jenji Kohan for Netflix.
Orange Is the New Black is an American comedy-drama series created by Jenji Kohan for Netflix, loosely based on Piper Kerman's memoir about her time in federal prison.
What it is
The series premiered on Netflix in 2013 and ran for seven seasons, ending in 2019. It follows Piper Chapman, who is sentenced to prison for transporting drug money, and expands into an ensemble story about the women incarcerated at the fictional Litchfield Penitentiary in upstate New York.
Why it matters
Orange Is the New Black became one of Netflix's best-known original scripted series, helping establish the platform's reputation for original programming. It was widely available to Canadian viewers through Netflix and became part of the broader global streaming audience in Canada.
Key details
The show is loosely based on Piper Kerman's memoir, which describes her own experience in a federal women's prison, though the television adaptation fictionalizes many details. The series was filmed primarily in the United States, including at a former correctional facility used for exterior and prison-location scenes.
In short
- Premiered on Netflix in 2013 and ended in 2019 after 7 seasons.
- Loosely based on Piper Kerman's memoir about her prison experience.
- Piper Chapman is the central character, especially in early seasons.
- Follows an ensemble of women at Litchfield Penitentiary.
The series was widely available to Canadian viewers through Netflix and became part of the broader global streaming audience in Canada.
Quick questions
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Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Orange-is-the-New-BlackSupports: Series overview, creator, premise, Netflix run, and basis in Piper Kerman’s memoir.
- Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/orange-is-the-new-black-cast-charactersSupports: Piper Chapman as the central character and the show's starting premise.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Is_the_New_BlackSupports: Seven-season run, original release dates, and general series details.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Is_the_New_Black_season_1Supports: Early plot setup involving Piper Chapman and her sentencing.
- Entertainment Weekly — https://ew.com/orange-is-the-new-black-cast-where-are-they-now-11998145Supports: Interpretation of Piper Kerman's true story as the memoir basis for the show.