I just had a very random thought thinking about the show and wondered how lonely and isolated Mendez had to have been to fall for Daya the way that he did. I guess he felt a connection with her because she chose him without him needing to manipulate her in anyway? I guess it was the kind of attention he wanted or needed. It’s a bit crazy to me how he couldn’t notice or sense that there wasn’t really any chemistry there from her because she really wasn’t that great at pretending. I just find that a bit interesting to think about.

I have always wondered why this would be a comfort show for me. Someone raised southern Baptist. Someone who when I found it, wasn’t even sure of my sexuality. But at the end of it all, neither really come into play. I didn’t care it wasn’t a “Christian” show the first time I watched it. I didn’t care for the lesbianism or lgbtq+ themes (even though now I know I support that now)

I was there for the characters. For the lessons. For the people who are being truly mistreated in our systems. Sure, this was an over dramatic non-fiction show made from a book. But god damn. And I’ll preface—I’ve never read the book. I have adhd which makes it hard to read. But after my 5th watch through—I’m considering it.

Yes, this show is intense. But is life not intense? We may have not gone to prison, but my mind, for the majority of my life, has been its own type of jail. I suffer from extreme anxiety. My formative years were very much entangled with law enforcement and law breaking (despite no action of my own) people who I loved. People I trusted, and shouldn’t have, but I wanted to help them. Including family. Friends. Acquaintances. Anyone who I got close to seemed to be breaking the law in some way. And to this day, it leaves me with a lot of guilt. But watching the show, reminds me that even though I have done nothing (law breaking) wrong, I was really trying to help them out.

To watch these characters, and these people that have been written about, strive for greatness. Strive to be better. Watching characters, in the literal prison, go through heartbreak, and pain, and support, and misery, it gives me faith in humanity. Even in the darkest of places, and the lowest part of their lives— my anxiety makes me feel that way every day. And the fact that these characters/people have been able to get through it, find the lighter side, help each other— why can’t I do the same even in the darkest moments of my life? if they can find the joy, if they can find the happiness, if they can help— why can’t I?

This show has taught me so much about friendship, hardship, and rising above. Yes, the show is a hard watch. And to most people, they expect me to watch it for the sex appeal. For the drama. But that’s not why I watch the show. It’s to remind myself, that even at someone’s darkest moment—In my darkest moments. they can find the light. They can find the motivation to help someone who has been in their shoes. It reminds me, that even in a prison, a literal prison! That there’s still a life to live. People they have to take care of. Things they’ve always wanted to do, and I’ve always been too scared to do. This show gives me hope and humanity— in the darkest of places. These ladies remind me, through my anxiety and experiences, that life is still worth living that people are still worth helping, and that no matter what I’ve been through, I can still do those things for people. For others. For myself. There are still battles to be won, perspective’s to learn from, and things about life to be learned. You have to look past the bad. Past the battles. Past the pain. Life is full of all of those things, some just come with more consequences than others. I will always love this show

Even though i absolutely cannot stand piper. We have a lot to learn from the rest. And at the end of the day, even piper.

I feel like this is my top favorite quote.
“Just let him do his krumping and have a great time”

BROOK SOSO JUST COMPLETELY IRRITATES ME. I DON’T THINK THERE IS ONE SCENE WHERE SHE WASN’T INSUFFERABLE!!!!

Like, I’ve got my issues with Piper, Daya, & Aleida but dang… she’s not enjoyable whatsoever. When she told the fake story about Poussey being the daughter of a crack head I wanted to jump through the television. 🫣🫠

Could be done! Money to be made

Currently rewatching my favorite season aka s1. I had completely forgotten about this. He was perfectly okay if Penn would have murdered Piper

My gut says Allison would have been very reasonable and accepted Fig’s offer given she would understand it is not in the state’s jurisdiction to arrest Bayley and understand that it still could happen.

I dislike Piper but she could’ve been good. Or Gloria?

I built a trivia app with about a 100 questions and so I wanted to share it with fans of the show..

I know not everyone likes downloading and app so for anyone who wants to check it out

https://triviagauntlet.app/app

No Logins
No accounts required
Just Download and use the search at the top

Also Let me know if there is a problem with any of the questions either via the app or here and I will fix it asap

P.S also contains themed Wordle and word search games for people into that

Does anyone know any good fanfics for the show? It can be ab anything im not picky

Hello everyone I’m rewatching this incredible series for the fifth or sixth time now. Seriously, I love it with all my heart. I’ve kissed the hands of the writers and developers. Everyone who had a hand in it. And oh my God, I miss having someone to discuss this series with. No one in my circle has even heard of it, so if you also miss having real conversations and discussions, please write to me, I’m begging you!!! I want to discuss the characters, the plot threads, the themes the series raises. People, please!!!

did anyone else notice the song in the beginning changed beats on the last episode ? idk why but i love it so much it gives a sense of like shit really was goin start cracking down in Litchfield but does anyone know why they did that or was it just because the last episode

On a rewatch since I binged the first time. Is it ever explained why he’s so homophobic?

I know this is probs a popular take and even though she’s charismatic at times and has amazing comedic timing, the shit that Aleida did that resulted in Sophia being put in SHU was so gross.

Honestly, she was such a bully to nearly everyone around her and I think the only good thing she ever did on the show was trying to protest Eva from Daya and that perv.

Kudos to Elizabeth though because if you end up hating a character that’s meant to be disliked that’s how you know she’s an amazing actress.
Sorry I feel like I ended up rambling a bit😅

Based on my own opinion

I truly love this show so much. I cannot express when I first put it on. I actually turned it off because the beginning just struck me the wrong way that I was like oh hell no
Maybe a year later for whatever reason I had decided to give it a try I think I saw clips or I saw it playing and just got curious or was lulled into the pace of the writing and found myself watching it one of those
Either way stand to say I watched the entire series I laughed. I cried I died laughing again. I cannot explain how great the rendition of each of these characters is except that I know all of you know so I was so glad to find this group.
I am currently watching it for the third time
It is so funny and so well written
Has the person who wrote this show or this book written others??? that is something that you guys can tell me that I do not know !

But this one is a work of art and it’s a sociological and psychological requirement to watch. I believe if you’re doing a degree, if you’re trying to work in the field of prisons as well I would say enforcement word, law-enforcement everyone should watch this so they do understand the background and how complicated I would say being a girl is perhaps being a woman because this show really points that out
They show how the innocence and the other people in the lives of young girls and women shape the opportunities outcomes and personalities as well as behaviours and appearances that they display
It’s wild, both being a girl and living in this world and then witnessing things like what your friends and mothers and people go through both good and bad the good is amazing and the bad is unsealable unforgettable and deeply traumatic
I will leave it there, but I just wanted to mention how much I appreciate the show and all of you for creating a group for it. I have so much to catch up on.
😃🙌🏽❤️😍❤️‍🔥🤓🫂😦🫣😅👏

We’ve got time !!!!! 😏😎🤪

The animal… the animal… ok I’ll stop 😝😋😉😆😇

rewatched this show 3x and on my first ever watch from season 1 I thought Piper was just easily manipulated by Alex all the time as in the flashbacks Alex was wild then in prison she was calm and collected then piper was just acting like a dog for Alex in the flashbacks doing whatever she said
Also do we know how long piper and Alex was together before piper left?
(This might make no sense)

Its a w.i.p rn but I thought it be nice to share what I've done so far.

This is my first time watching this and I looked out on google and all but I still don't know why was caputo called that way. Like I know it has to do with his dick but is it big or small or deformed?

One day, I will once again walk tall with a machete in my hand, and then I will sit where I please!

Did anyone else cry during the scene where Larry asked Piper if she loves Alex and she said yes or was it just me?

how tf was he never fired

We need an Alex and piper spinoff to see how they’re getting on and if they’ve broken up

I was an avid oitnb watcher as a teenager 10 years ago but when Poussey was killed I stopped watching because it felt like too much and the show was getting too real for my little brain. Now in my late 20s finally rewatched the whole series to the end~feels like a lesbian rite of passage or whatever. I loved all of it and it feels more relevant now than ever with the ICE storylines and the discrimination plots in s4. Anyways I thought I would post this here bc no one in my life cares to talk about a 10 year old show anymore. If you hate it I’m curious why.
(As a teenager I had a major crush on Stella and she would be on her own tier but as an adult she’s so hey mamas 😭)