Orange is the New Black - Season 5 Spoilers

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
I still see her as Donna. Like when she was being cool, seductive, intimidating Alex, I like "Donna's doing that?!" LOL

The dryer scene was awesome indeed. That Pennsatucky chick got on my LAST nerve. Her whole story of how she ended up in prison was ironic and funny. That's some GREAT writing (for the show in general).

But yes, I LOVE Prepon's character of Alex on there. She's a bad, fierce chick. I love it.

Man! "Porn-stache" Mendez and Mr. Healy were/are definitely on my shit-list.
 

Satori1977

Listening to the Voices In My Head
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Sep 23, 2008
Messages
5,975
Reaction score
662
Location
I can see the Rocky Mountains
I finally broke down and got streaming on my netflix account so I could watch this. I just finished ep 8, and I love it. Was hooked after the first show. Figured I would try to find (and resurrect) the thread on it since Season 2 starts next month.

It reminds me just a little of OZ because of the flashbacks, but other than that, it is a very different kind of show. Much more tame. I've been a fan of Taylor Schilling since watching her in Mercy (good show, cancelled after 1 season). Never really saw Laura Prepon except an episode here or there of That 70's Show. Very different type of character, but she's excellent. Wasn't sure about the dark hair, but it fits the character, and it's growing on me.

Kate Mulgrew is totally shocking as Red. I almost didn't recognize her. I agree with Jason Biggs. I like him as an actor, but he bothers me in this role. I think a different actor would have been a better choice. Natasha Lyonne I have heard is completely crazy in real life. So this character is a good fit for her. :) Oh, and that mustached guard - what is his name? - it took me a few eps to realize where I had seen him. He played the psycho killer/rapist on SVU recently. I hope that guy is just that good of an actor, because he kinda creeps me out.

By this weekend I will finish the season. I am thinking about going slow so I won't have to wait too long for the premiere. Anyone else going to watch Season 2?
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
JUNE 6th!!!!!!!


New episodes!! Season 2!!


Yay-yay!!!!!!! :) :) :)



:partyguy:


Netflix has purpose for me again! :D
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
I've binged watched. I shouldn't have. But I did. So I'm gonna re-watch. Re-absorb. And take it day-by-day.
 

Cranky

Kind Benefactor
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Aug 26, 2007
Messages
14,945
Reaction score
8,145
I started watching this awhile back. Got about four episodes in. I might finish and pick up season two if anyone can convince me that Piper becomes less annoying? I hated her so damn much I couldn't keep watching, even though I LOVED the other characters/writing. It was that deep a loathing, ha.
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
Then watch for the interesting other characters! Because Pipes is still good ol' self-absorbed, annoying Pipes. Haha
 

Satori1977

Listening to the Voices In My Head
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Sep 23, 2008
Messages
5,975
Reaction score
662
Location
I can see the Rocky Mountains
I'm trying to watch slowly and really appreciate the show, but I'm already halfway through!

Yeah, Piper can be very annoying. But I can look past that because I love all the other characters so much. And it's interesting seeing pieces of their back stories.
 

JohnnyGottaKeyboard

Who let this guy in...?
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 13, 2010
Messages
2,134
Reaction score
211
Location
On the rooftoop where he climbed when the laughter
I found Piper's asinine gullibility in Episode 1 of Season 2 (believing the lying bitch who got her into this mess to begin with) an almost TSTL plot twist. Episode 2, which was happily Piper-free (Tastee, yea!), redeemed the series somewhat.
 

katiemac

Five by Five
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Feb 11, 2005
Messages
11,521
Reaction score
1,661
Location
Yesterday
I've finished season 2. Piper's grown on me. There came a point in season 1 that her unlikeability became the most interesting thing about her as it became obvious she doesn't understand how self-destructive she is and that prison is where she is supposed to be. As season 2 has less of her, inactually started to miss it a bit.

But plenty of other amazing characters to fill the space and some new character dynamics.
 

CrastersBabies

Burninator!
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Sep 24, 2011
Messages
5,641
Reaction score
666
Location
USA
3 episodes in. Can I ask a question for those who have watched all of season 2: do we ever Pussay's (sp?) story at all this season?
 

katiemac

Five by Five
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Feb 11, 2005
Messages
11,521
Reaction score
1,661
Location
Yesterday
3 episodes in. Can I ask a question for those who have watched all of season 2: do we ever Pussay's (sp?) story at all this season?

There's a lot of Poussey in season 2! Which is nice, because she was one of my favorites from season 1.
 

Maze Runner

Super Member
Registered
Joined
Apr 11, 2012
Messages
5,489
Reaction score
609
I've watched quite a few episodes. Not in order, but enough so that I think I think I have a pretty good take on it. What strikes me is how they manage to give every character their due. And now they're flashing back to show their back story, before they were in prison. I think it's very well written.
 

Cranky

Kind Benefactor
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Aug 26, 2007
Messages
14,945
Reaction score
8,145
Well, I trust y'all, so I'll give it another shot. I'll just yell at the screen whenever Piper is acting like an idiot/jerk again. :D
 

Maze Runner

Super Member
Registered
Joined
Apr 11, 2012
Messages
5,489
Reaction score
609
Well, I trust y'all, so I'll give it another shot. I'll just yell at the screen whenever Piper is acting like an idiot/jerk again. :D

Maybe being a typical male, I'm blinded by her beauty, but what is it exactly that irritates you so much? Naivete? Entitlement? I've consulted an expert and been told that she was more so in the first season, but is a little less the princess this season. Does everyone agree?
 

Cranky

Kind Benefactor
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Aug 26, 2007
Messages
14,945
Reaction score
8,145
Maybe being a typical male, I'm blinded by her beauty, but what is it exactly that irritates you so much? Naivete? Entitlement? I've consulted an expert and been told that she was more so in the first season, but is a little less the princess this season. Does everyone agree?

The bolded. She's also selfish, boorish, and myopic. I wanna punch her in the face. :D
 

Maze Runner

Super Member
Registered
Joined
Apr 11, 2012
Messages
5,489
Reaction score
609
The bolded. She's also selfish, boorish, and myopic. I wanna punch her in the face. :D

But she's cute...

Hey I won't try to stop you. I know better than to get in the middle of that.
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
The bolded. She's also selfish, boorish, and myopic. I wanna punch her in the face. :D

The self-awareness of either the show or the characters points this out too.

She's also selfish, boorish, and myopic. I wanna punch her in the face. :D

This is why she rubs the female inmates the wrong way -- at least initially. This is why Alex has loving, yet complicated feelings towards her.

But she's cute...

Yes and blonde, and pure-looking, and tall-ish, and so I can't stop looking at her as well...

Maybe being a typical male, I'm blinded by her beauty, but what is it exactly that irritates you so much? Naivete? Entitlement?


Along with other men that may be attracted to Piper....this is why Larry and Alex are wrapped around Piper's finger. They both are aware of it. They love her. :D
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
Season 2 was freakin' great -- as I expected it to be. More info on the characters revealed. Poetic Justice was served. Figueroa's story is delved into too. I loved the old ladies that became friends with Red. Daya and Bennett's side love story is always sweet to watch.
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
Out of all the questionable morals this show has taken on, I hate Bennett the most for this.

Oh no, is it because he's in a position of authority over Daya? Was hesitant to step up to what he took a part in?
 

katiemac

Five by Five
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Feb 11, 2005
Messages
11,521
Reaction score
1,661
Location
Yesterday
Oh no, is it because he's in a position of authority over Daya? Was hesitant to step up to what he took a part in?

They play with the authority dynamic a lot in a lot of different ways, but for him to think their relationship is okay under the guise of romance... blegh.

They didn't do much with them in this season but I'm expecting shit to hit the fan in season 3.
 

Jehhillenberg

N/A
Super Member
Registered
Joined
Jun 8, 2011
Messages
13,319
Reaction score
2,720
They play with the authority dynamic a lot in a lot of different ways, but for him to think their relationship is okay under the guise of romance... blegh.

They didn't do much with them in this season but I'm expecting shit to hit the fan in season 3.

Yeah, the relationship isn't okay at all. I'm a hopeless romantic, so I got roped into it.

The characters frequently make references to what their relationship might be like were it not for them being in prison or in their positions. It sucks all the way around.