Orange Is the New Black's first season redefined what a TV drama could be. Its biggest contribution though didn't have to do with its memorable characters, or its positive portrayal of the LGBT community, or the fact that the show was just darn funny. In fact, the most impactful thing about OITNB season one was the fact that it wasn't even on TV. That's right, the award winning Netflix Original Series was produced for netflix.com subscriber' only! All 13 episodes of the show were immediately released as well. Thus, there wasn't anymore unbearable one week cliffhangers to stew about.

In case you're not familiar with the program, OITNB largely takes place in a women's prison. Season one mainly centered around Piper Chapman, a yuppie who is about to get hitched to her longtime boyfriend. Chapman used to living the good life in Manhattan, yet unexpectedly that is all taken from her in an instant. She finds herself in bright orange prison garb after her shadowy past catches up to her. 

Implicated by spurned ex-lover Alex Vause, Chapman is found guilty of chaperoning drug money across international borders. Ironically, Vause is staying in the same wing as Chapman. However, Chapman doesn't know that her former girlfriend gave her up to the feds in order to receive a reduced sentence. Thus, they start to hook up again and a hilarious, engrossing bisexual love triangle emerges. Oh, and this show is based on a true story.

If that summary piqued your interest, let this be known: that's only a small sampling of what OITNB has to offer. And the second season of the hit award-winning drama promises even more laughs, gasps and shenanigans. How so? Well, less attention will be given to Piper, her likable yet boring boyfriend Larry, and Alex. As a result, season two will feature the supporting cast more prominently. That's not exactly a bad thing. OITNB features a whole host of amazing characters of every age and ethnicity. After all, who doesn't want to learn a little bit more about "Crazy Eyes?"

According to Taylor Schilling (who plays Chapman), "the beauty of this show is how we straddle the line between comedy and drama." Schilling goes on to say that the show is "... a true ensemble. In season two, we'll see how Piper's story continues, but the show also gets wider and deeper to tell the stories of even more of the women."  

OITNB returns this summer. Be sure to clear your schedule on June 6 in order to properly binge watch the show.

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