Orange Is the New Black (2013)
A privileged woman navigates prison life, finding unexpected bonds and dark humor among diverse inmates.
A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
How intense is Orange Is the New Black?
Orange Is the New Black has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and dry. Rated TV-MA.
What Orange Is the New Black feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comicintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Orange Is the New Black
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Orange Is the New Black for you?
Is Orange Is the New Black scary?
No. Orange Is the New Black is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Orange Is the New Black gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Orange Is the New Black sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Orange Is the New Black OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream Orange Is the New Black?
Orange Is the New Black is streaming on Netflix.
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