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Unless you're living under a rock, you know that season 2 of "Orange Is The New Black" was released on Netflix on Friday (6/6). Millions of Americans are currently holed up in their homes binging on it's 13 episodes. I am trying to pace myself since depression will surely set in when I'm done.
For those of you not familiar with the show, this is fair warning. OITNB is not everyone's cup of tea. It's about life in prison. Prison is degrading. The women are not attractive and airbrushed. They are crude. They cuss, they have sex, and hold grudges. They do not always make the best decisions. That's why they're in prison.
What do we know about season 2 thus far? It is no surprise that Pennsatucky was not killed at the end of last season (since she was announced as a series regular). Thanks to Piper's smackdown, she got some new teeth (which she REALLY, REALLY needed). Alex only appears in 3 episodes but is back as a series regular in season 3. While season 1 focused mainly on Chapman, season 2 branches out to tell other character's stories. Thus far we've learned a little about Taystee, the newcomer Vee, and Suzanne (ie Crazy Eyes).
Piper continues to make bad decisions. Larry's father attempts to help her but she lies on the witness stand. It is to protect Alex (whom she describes as "the love of my life"). Larry's father refuses to help her further.
There is also a prison investigation story line thanks to a reporter snooping around. I'm sure we'll see more of that in the future. What exactly happened to that two million dollars that was slated for the new gym? Will Larry and Piper become involved? And Figueroa's husband is running for state senate.
Suzanne is hands down my favorite character on this show. I just love her. Glimpses of her past are heartbreaking. And seeing how the other prisoners treat her is infuriating.
What to say about Big Boo? I'm not in the least bit bothered by the butch ladies but she's even a little much for me. In season 1 she horded a screwdriver for.. well you can guess. In the season she has a flashback as to why she doesnt have a dog any more. Hint: it has to do with his love of peanut butter. Ewww. That's just gross. I'm hoping when we see more of her back story, it will make her more human.
Vee is a great addition to the team. She is a master manipulator though. I'm afraid she'll get her hooks into Suzanne and do God knows what. And what's up with Vee and Red knowing each other from the past? And what's up with Brook Soso. They better keep an eye on her.
A shout out to the excellent casting of Little Taystee and Little Suzanne. I dont know where they get these child actors but they are were spot on. Little Piper was also a great actress but wasnt exactly a mini me of Piper.
I would also like to take a moment to mourn the passing of Yoda the Cockroach. He was a good roach and an excellent cigarette mule. But didnt the prison guards notice all the roaches running around with cigarettes on their backs? They're not exactly hard to see.
Favorite Quotes:
"I am a garden rose"- Crazy Eyes.
"A shvitz is a shvitz"- Larry's dad when he takes him to a gay bathhouse.
"The reason criminals dont bother with us small timers"- Black Cindy about the state of large corporations in America.
"You're a good son, not great but pretty good"- Red to her son. Haaa too funny.
"I just want to swim with dolphins"- Leanne about her participation in the job fair.
Grade: 4 1/2 Monsters (out of 5). I'm soooo happy this show has gotten widespread acclaim. Everyone and their grandmother is now watching it. Good news! OITNB has already been renewed for a season 3.
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