Orange is the New Black: Season 6

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: July 27, 2018

Summary: The prison dramedy returns for its sixth season with many of the ladies of Litchfield Penitentiary moves to maximum security.

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 6 Episodes

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S6:E13. Be Free
Air Date: July 27, 2018
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S6:E12. Double Trouble
Air Date: July 27, 2018
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S6:E11. Well This Took a Dark Turn
Air Date: July 27, 2018

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jul 19, 2018

Season 6 is a return to near-peak form. [23 Jul - 5 Aug 2018, p.10]

Verne Gay

Jul 18, 2018

Fans who hated the fifth season should mostly love the sixth, which is a return to normal, or as "normal" as "OITNB" ever gets. But the end does feel a little bit closer. Read full review

IndieWire Liz Shannon Miller

Jul 27, 2018

While Season 6 never attained the operatic heights of years past, it was a relatively solid advancement of this story. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Jul 16, 2018

Season 6 is indeed a marked improvement on Season 5. In fact, it’s even pretty good. But it also ends up highlighting the series’ overall weaknesses, making it more clear than ever just how frustrating it is when a show with this much promise loses sight of what could make it great. Read full review

Dan Fienberg

Jul 20, 2018

The story that propels the 13 episodes is more focused and on a smaller scale than what was attempted last year, which isn't entirely unwelcome. But it's not always clear which big issues and ideas the writers set out to address in the new season. As it stands, Orange Is the New Black remains a show so full of rich characters, ripping dialogue and great performances that I can focus on those things and not the characters or storylines that don't work. Read full review

Kathryn VanArendonk

Jul 18, 2018

Orange Is the New Black remains a worthwhile series, retaining its place as one of the strongest Netflix dramas. But the show’s commitment to telling all of its stories has become wildly overgrown, like a tree desperately in need of pruning. It has everything it needs, but it also has way, way too much. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jul 26, 2018

The show enters its sixth season, however, looking like a fashion that's faded out of style, one that hasn't cleared the prison walls but which, in TV terms, has pretty clearly jumped the shark. Read full review

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AlextheamazingR

Aug 2, 2018

After a weird 5 season ,OITNB is back with another epic and BadAss season(like the first 4) glad that this Show keep being cool and original. Amazing balance between humor and drama. thank you Jenji K, this show always make me happy.

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khia22

Aug 11, 2018

I see a lot of negative feedback comments due to the grim tone of the show and the all too realistic drama of the prison industry. I didn't love how watching it felt, but I love the show for being Real. I feel those who hated it simply didn't like the reality of a system they choose not toI see a lot of negative feedback comments due to the grim tone of the show and the all too realistic drama of the prison industry. I didn't love how watching it felt, but I love the show for being Real. I feel those who hated it simply didn't like the reality of a system they choose not to advocate or fight for being so disgusting. Yes, life is more palatable with your head in the sand, sorry.… Expand

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marcmyworks

Jul 31, 2018

This season gave a glimpse into the horrors of a super-max prison and although there are moments of real character development, at times the show can come across as forced and browbeating. The seasons villains Barb and Carol are probably the worst since Season 2's Vee, but they were slightlyThis season gave a glimpse into the horrors of a super-max prison and although there are moments of real character development, at times the show can come across as forced and browbeating. The seasons villains Barb and Carol are probably the worst since Season 2's Vee, but they were slightly under-developed.… Expand

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teddyluke

Aug 21, 2018

Mixed opinions on the season. The first 3 and last 3 episodes are the best out of the whole season the rest of the season goes so slow. There are some good moments but I felt like most of this season was just pointless.

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All_ButTrU4

Jan 3, 2022

It's too late now as the show tries to recuperate itself after that baffling 5th season. This season gave a glimpse into the horrors of a super-max prison and although there are moments of real character development, at times the show can come across as forced and browbeating. The seasonsIt's too late now as the show tries to recuperate itself after that baffling 5th season. This season gave a glimpse into the horrors of a super-max prison and although there are moments of real character development, at times the show can come across as forced and browbeating. The seasons villains Barb and Carol are probably the worst since Season 2's Vee, but they were slightly under-developed… Expand

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Ascospore

Sep 9, 2018

The new series is grim and many of the best characters are now gone. Max may be real, but it's not real enjoyable to watch.

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LuMartins

Jul 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I always used to defend the series when someone accused it of being pure torture porn, but for this season, torture porn is what it became. It's so sad to see that they are doing everything to make the series longer just because it is rentable, they are even reusing the same plot of "now the girls will have to face the big boss of the prison whom will bully and harass them for no particular reason" again. If you don't have any new idea of what to do in a prison set, just fisinish the series!

I am so disappointed with this season for what I used to consider the best tv series I've ever watched.… Expand

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