Orange Is the New Black season 6 explained

Season Number:6
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Num Episodes:13
Network:Netflix
Episode List:List of Orange Is the New Black episodes

The sixth season of the American comedy-drama television series Orange Is the New Black premiered on Netflix on July 27, 2018, at 12:00 am PDT in multiple countries.[1] It consists of thirteen episodes, each between 50 and 84 minutes. The series is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, (2010), about her experiences at FCI Danbury, a minimum-security federal prison. The series is created and adapted for television by Jenji Kohan.[2]

This season takes place in a maximum security prison, after the inmates incite a riot at Litchfield Penitentiary during the previous season, and the season deals with the fallout from the riot.[3] The main story arc of the season involves a gang-like war between two cell blocks which is sparked by the feud between two sisters. Meanwhile, the guards play a fantasy sport game called "fantasy inmate". Several supporting characters who appeared throughout the first five seasons are absent in this season due to change in setting, but this season introduces several new characters featured in maximum security.[4]

Episodes

See also: List of Orange Is the New Black episodes.

Cast and characters

See main article: List of Orange Is the New Black characters.

Guest stars

Recurring cast

Inmates

Production

In February 2016, Netflix gave the series a three-season renewal, which included its sixth season.[5] For the sixth season, Laura Gómez, Matt Peters and Dale Soules were promoted to series regulars.

Reception

Critical response

The sixth season received positive reviews from critics, with most critics noting its improvement over the previous season. On Metacritic, it has a score of 69 out of 100 based on 14 reviews.[6] On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an 83% rating with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 35 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "Brutality and humor continue to mesh effectively in a season of Orange Is the New Black that stands as a marked improvement from its predecessor, even if some arcs are more inspired than others."[7]

Accolades

For the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, Laverne Cox received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Netflix sets premiere dates for OITNB, Kimmy Schmidt, and more . Entertainment Weekly. Abrams. Natalie. January 17, 2016. January 17, 2016.
  2. Web site: Netflix Prison Series Gets July Release Date. The New York Times. Itzkoff. Dave. April 30, 2013. June 12, 2015.
  3. Web site: 'Orange Is the New Black': Watch the Season 6 Trailer. The Hollywood Reporter. Strause. Jackie. July 9, 2018. July 27, 2018.
  4. Web site: All the characters who didn't return on the new season of 'Orange Is the New Black'. Insider. Marcus. Stephanie. August 2, 2018. August 4, 2018.
  5. Web site: 'Orange Is the New Black' Renewed For 3 Seasons By Netflix. Variety. Littleton. Cynthia. February 5, 2016. February 5, 2016.
  6. Web site: Orange Is the New Black: Season 6 . Metacritic . 2018 . July 27, 2018.
  7. Web site: Orange Is the New Black: Season 6 . Rotten Tomatoes . 2018 . July 27, 2018.
  8. Web site: Here's a Full List of the 2019 Emmy Nominations . The New York Times . Sara . Aridi . July 16, 2019 . July 16, 2019.

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