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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E13 “Storm-y Weather” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 13 "Storm-y Weather" brings an end to Season Five and allows me to talk about justice and about law and about why prisoners, correctional officers, and even wardens matter. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E12 “Tattoo You” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 12 "Tattoo You" allows me to discuss prison hiring, the logic of the riot, and the importance of centering the series on prisoner's humanity. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E11 “Breaking The Fiberboard Ceiling” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 11 "The Fiberboard Ceiling" allows me to discuss holes in fences, mental health meds, and Big Boo's ethical limits. Enjoy.

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E10 “The Reverse Midas Touch” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 10 "The Reverse Midas Touch" allows me to discuss societal cruelty and revenge fantasies, negotiation problems, and Scrabble in prison.

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E9 “The Tightening” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 9 "The Tightening" allows me to talk about objectification of inmates for entertainment, meaningful activism, and questionable riot logic. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E8 “Tied To The Tracks” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season Five Episode Eight allows me to talk about philosophy, a silly plan by Red, and about the riot turning good people bad.

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E7 “Full Bush, Half Snickers” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 7 "Full Bush, Half Snickers" lets me talk about Red's character transformation, Suzanne's problems, and Harry Potter. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E6 “Flaming Hot Cheetos, Literally” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 6 "Flaming Cheetos, Literally" allows me to discuss "Law and Order," prosecutorial misconduct, and a plea to all to join the fight for criminal justice reform. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E5 “Sing it, White Effie” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E5 "Sing it, white Effie" allows me to discuss many levels of appropriation, employment of formerly incarcerated people, and mental illness in prison. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E4 “Litchfield’s Got Talent” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E4 "Litchfield's Got Talent" allows me to discuss the use of stereotypes of the mentally ill and of poor and uneducated people. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E3 “Pissters” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black S5 E3 "Pissters" offers me the opportunity to discuss riot demands, CO Bayley's dilemma, and The Year Without Santa Claus. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E2 “F*ck, Marry, Frieda” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 2 "F*ck, Marry, Frieda" allows me to discuss systemic responsibility for the violence of the riot, Abu Ghraib prison, and prison barbers. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S5 E1 “Riot FOMO” (Netflix)

Orange Is the New Black Season 5 Episode 1 "Riot FOMO" allows me to talk about why violence happens, the structural basis of prison violence, and why Caputo isn't really a nice guy. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E11 “Take A Break From Your Values” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E11 "Take A Break From Your Values" (Netflix) allows me to discuss opacity from prison administrators, the premature disclosure of prison destinations, and the necessary suppression of feelings. Enjoy!

Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E10 “Little Mustachioed Sh*t” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S2 E 10 "Little Mustachioed Shit" allows me to discuss solitary confinement, bunk privileges, and if consent is possible in prison. Enjoy!

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Orange Is the New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S2 E1 “Thirsty Bird” (Netflix)

Binge-watch season 2 of Orange is the New Black with an "expert" guide. As a formerly incarcerated person, I try to provide unique insight into the events unfolding in Litchfield (Netflix's most popular women's prison).

Orange Is The New Black: Orange Black or Bleak: S1 E13 “Can't Fix Crazy” (Netflix)

Orange is the New Black S1 E13 "Can't Fix Crazy" concludes the first season and the first season of my recap. So, the season wraps up with a Christmas Pageant and an attempted stabbing. Basically, another few days in the Litch.