orange is the new black season 1 full episodes

Orange Is the New Black, a wildly popular prison drama series on Netflix, has consistently pushed boundaries throughout its seven seasons. From tackling sensitive issues like racism and homophobia to exploring complex themes within female friendships behind bars, creator Jenji Kohan's vision for this critically-acclaimed show never fails to disappoint.

One of the most talked-about aspects of Orange Is The New Black is undoubtedly Season 1. This groundbreaking season introduces viewers to an all-star cast led by Emmy-winning actress Taylor Schilling as Piper Chapman (played magnificently), a privileged white woman sentenced to fifteen years in maximum-security women's prison for her involvement with a man who turned out to be an escaped convict.

Throughout its ten episodes, Season 1 masterfully navigates themes of love, loss, survival and redemption within the walls of Litchfield Penitentiary. Piper must confront her own privilege as well as forge unbreakable bonds with fellow inmates such as tough-as-nails Taystee (played by Dascha Polanco), fiery Latina inmate Sophia Burset (played by real-life trans woman trans actress Laverne Cox) and vulnerable newbie Poushia 'Poussy' Washington Jr.

In the second half of Season 1, tensions reach a boiling point as Piper navigates her complicated feelings towards CO Pennslynn 'Pennsatucky' Burroughs (played by Laura Prepon), while also uncovering dark secrets about Litchfield's past and present-day operations.

Throughout its ten episodes, Orange Is The New Black expertly balances humor with heartbreak to create a gripping viewing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last minute. So grab some tissues because once you enter into this world behind bars, there's no turning back!

Orange is the new black season 1 full episodes