It's a feeling of accomplishment in this era when one is caught up on a TV show series. Netflix, DVRs, and the vast pallet of choices of television shows and movies can cause one to be behind on a sitcom or drama for months and years, then quickly catch up.
This past weekend, I finally got current on Netflix's first original drama series Orange Is The New Black. And I have to say it was well worth it and I'm ready for season 3, set to be available in June 2015.
The setting is Litchfield Women's Prison in Wisconsin. The protagonist/star is Piper Chapman, played by Taylor Schilling. She is serving an 18 month stretch for a white collar crime caused by her lesbian lover Alex Vause (Laura Prepon from That 70's Show). Each episode digs and delves into the back story of many of the inmates. You see all sorts of personalities, stereotypes, and even of those on the outside, like Piper's fiancee' Larry (played by Jason Biggs of American Pie fame).
This is an extremely well written, well scripted, raw and gritty show. It is highlighted by an awesome theme song "You've Got Time" by Regina Spektor.
Viewers can see how in prison, one typically sticks with their own type, culture and race, and how they are humans also, many of which simply made that one wrong turn in life. The corruption and politics in prison administration is also shown, including even power hungry guards and wardens. One must be careful not to step out of line or you will either get a shot or sent to solitary confinement "the shoe."
This is a series geared towards women, but I feel all mature audiences can enjoy it. Episodes are also available on YouTube if you don't have a Netflix account.
Have you seen Orange is The New Black? What are your views on it?
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