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Orange Is the New Black
Season 2
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Starring
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
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The second season of the American comedy-drama television series Orange Is the New Black premiered on Netflix on June 6, 2014, at 12:00 am PST in multiple countries. It consists of thirteen episodes, each between 51–60 minutes, with a 90-minute finale. The series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison (2010), about her experiences at FCI Danbury, a minimum-security federal prison. The series is created and adapted for television by Jenji Kohan.

The series follows Piper Chapman, forced to board a bus and a plane without being given any information. Later she discovers that she is in Chicago to testify in the trial of Alex's drug boss, Kubra Balik, and that the stay is temporary. Meanwhile, in Litchfield Penitentiary, a new inmate is raising to power into the prison, by manipulating other inmates and taking control of the drug contraband. Threatened by this new inmate, Red goes to war, to protect her family and her power.

Orange is the New Black received critical acclaim. The series received numerous accolades including: Producers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Comedy and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Uzo Aduba performance was awarded with the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. The second season was nominated to several Emmys: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Pablo Schreiber) and Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series. The series was nominated for the 72nd Golden Globe Awards for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, meanwhile Taylor Schilling was nominated for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy and Uzo Aduba for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Lorraine Toussaint won a Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

Plot

Piper is awakened in solitary and, without being given any information, forced to board a bus and a plane to whereabouts unknown. After she lands, finally realizing she is in Chicago, Piper assumes she has been transferred for killing Pennsatucky and attempts to adjust to her new surroundings. After speaking with Alex, Piper discovers she is in Chicago to testify in the trial of Alex's drug boss, Kubra Balik, and that the stay is temporary. Piper returns to Litchfield along with a Japanese-American inmate named Brook Soso, whom Piper comforts.

Taystee's mother figure Vee returns, to disapproval from Taystee. It is revealed that Vee and Red know each other from Vee's previous incarceration. Vee uses Suzanne's outcast desperation to manipulate her, and begins her bid to take back power in the prison. Vee offers to help Poussey sell her hooch to other inmates but Poussey declines. Red starts to grow plants in an old greenhouse as a cover to move contraband into the prison.

Episodes

See also: List of Orange Is the New Black episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byFeatured character(s)Original release date
141"Thirsty Bird"Jodie FosterTara Herrmann & Jenji KohanPiperJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
152"Looks Blue, Tastes Red"Michael TrimJenji KohanTaysteeJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
163"Hugs Can Be Deceiving"Michael TrimLauren MorelliSuzanneJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
174"A Whole Other Hole"Phil AbrahamSian HederMorelloJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
185"Low Self Esteem City"Andrew McCarthyNick JonesGloriaJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
196"You Also Have a Pizza"Allison AndersStephen FalkPousseyJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
207"Comic Sans"Andrew McCarthySara HessBlack CindyJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
218"Appropriately Sized Pots"Daisy von Scherler MayerAlex Regnery & Hartley VossRosaJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
229"40 Oz. of Furlough"S. J. ClarksonLauren MorelliRedJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
2310"Little Mustachioed Shit"Jennifer GetzingerSian HederPiper & AlexJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
2411"Take a Break from Your Values"Constantine MakrisNick JonesSister IngallsJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
2512"It Was the Change"Phil AbrahamSara HessVeeJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)
2613"We Have Manners. We're Polite."Constantine MakrisJenji KohannoneJune 6, 2014 (2014-06-06)

Cast and characters

Main article: List of Orange Is the New Black characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Main article: List of recurring Orange Is the New Black characters

Inmates

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Production

On June 27, 2013, prior to the series premiere, Netflix renewed the show for a second season consisting of 13 episodes.[1] Jenji Kohan stated that the story for the second season would focus less on Piper Chapman and more in the cast as a whole. For the second season, Uzo Aduba, Taryn Manning, Danielle Brooks, and Natasha Lyonne were promoted to series regulars.[2] Laura Prepon did not return as a series regular for a second season because of scheduling conflicts.[3] In July, it was announced that Lorraine Toussaint had joined the cast in a recurring role.[4] Toussaint said of the role: "Jenji has written one of the more complex characters I've ever played, and probably one of the more difficult characters I've played. I think it'll be interesting seeing how this character is received, because Jenji has written a character that plays and enjoys the game, and is incredibly engaging and draws people into her, into the big game and has, I have a great deal of fun." It was revealed that Lori Petty would have a guest role.[5] In February 2014, Netflix revealed that the season was to be released on June 6, 2014.

Reception

Critical reception

The second season received critical acclaim. Rotten Tomatoes gave a rating of 98%, with an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 based on 42 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "With a talented ensemble cast bringing life to a fresh round of serial drama, Orange Is the New Black's sophomore season lives up to its predecessor's standard for female-led television excellence.[6] Metacritic gave the second season a score of 89 out of 100 based on 31 critics, indicating "universal acclaim."[7] David Wiegland of the San Francisco Chronicle gave the season a positive review, calling the first six episodes "not only as great as the first season, but arguably better."[8]

Critics' top ten lists

Orange Is the New Black was considered one of the best shows of the year by many critics and journalists.[9]

Broadcast

In Australia, the second season began airing on Showcase on July 16, 2014.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Netflix Renews Original Series "Orange Is the New Black" for Second Season" (Press release). Netflix. June 27, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
  2. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 8, 2013). "Uzo Aduba Upped To Regular On 'Orange Is The New Black', Steven Culp In 'Revolution'". Deadline. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
  3. ^ Martin, Rebecca (June 12, 2014). "Orange Is the New Black Season 3: Laura Prepon Back as Series Regular!". Wetpaint. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  4. ^ Obenson, Tambay A. (July 29, 2013). "Lorraine Toussaint Joins Cast Of 'Orange Is The New Black' Season 2". IndieWire. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  5. ^ Newman, Jason (March 17, 2014). "'Orange Is the New Black' Cast Preview Season 2". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 11, 2017.
  6. ^ "Orange Is the New Black: Season 2". Rotten Tomatoes. 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  7. ^ "Critic Reviews for Orange Is the New Black Season 2". Metacritic. 2014. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  8. ^ Wiegland, David (June 3, 2014). "'Orange Is the New Black' review: Me vs. we". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
  9. ^ "Best of 2014: Television Critic Top Ten Lists". Metacritic. December 9, 2014.
  10. ^ "Most anticipated returning shows in 2014". Foxtel. January 14, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.

External links

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