In less than 2 months, fans (like us) of Orange is the New Black will be in streaming/binging heaven when season 5 of the critically-acclaimed Netflix original series is released on June 9, 2017. As this first look shows, the action at Litchfield picks up right where we left off in last year’s dramatic season four cliffhanger.From there, the story will continue to unfold over 13 episodes that cover just three days inside the women’s prison.
According to Danielle Brooks, who plays OITNB’s Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson, “Season five is done over the course of three days.” She added, “So, it will be very detailed, very intense, and you better get ready. Get your popcorn, your tissues, everything.”
Orange is the New Black, created and executive produced by Emmy Award-winner Jenji Kohan, is based on the best-selling memoir