Orange is the New Black Fans are Repeat Offenders

Are you an Orange is the New Black fan? The newest season launched June 17th (anyone else binge watch it in one weekend?) and now Netflix has done a little research, finding out that OITNB is one of its most re-watched series globally among viewers. I know that just before each new season releases, I go back to Season One Episode One and start it all over again.

Looking at the viewing habits of subscribers in over 190 countries, Netflix found more than half (53%) of Orange viewers have re-watched at least one full season of the acclaimed series since its debut in 2013. Not surprisingly, this re-watching behavior peaks each June in anticipation of the new season, this year being no exception. The most re-watched episodes? Many watch the last three episodes of a season prior to the new one beginning but the one that remains the most popular? Season 1, Episode 1 when Piper leaves her supportive fiancé Larry for her new home: a woman’s prison.

“Of course people are re-watching – some things are so nice, you want to like them twice. With the exception of Suzanne’s erotic space novel and Toddlers & Tiaras.” said Tasha “Taystee” Jefferson, President of the TV at Litchfield Penitentiary.

Of viewers polled, nearly a quarter (21%) plan to re-watch the previous season while 41% plan to re-watch the entire series – all 36 episodes. They’re eager to serve their time too with 54% planning to re-watch this weekend or sooner, and fans are even willing to give-up making their bed (30%), cleaning the house (36%) and cooking (10%) in order to have more time to watch .

Overall, most plan to re-watch without incriminating others – 36% prefer to re-watch solo, 8% with their pets and 12% with a table full of snacks (be careful with the pie). Those who prefer to have partners in crime will re-watch with their significant other (25%) or friends (14%). The majority of re-watching lockdowns will take place in the living room (43%) followed by the bedroom (41%) – no one chose the SHU.

The art of re-watching takes both a practical and emotional form. Top reasons for re-watching include looking for possible foreshadowing in previous storylines (25%) and reliving moments with favorite characters (29%). However, for others (25%) it’s as simple as Orange is the New Black being their favorite show and they just can’t get enough.

Most popular Orange is the New Black episodes:

Season 1:

• Episode 1 – “I wasn’t ready”                                            
  Sentenced to fifteen months for a crime committed in her youth, Piper Chapman leaves her supportive fiance Larry for her new home: a woman’s prison.
• Episode 12 – “Fool me once”
  Painful truths reorient several relationships and careers: Pennsatucky feels disrespected by Piper; Larry gives a revealing radio interview.
• Episode 13 – “Can’t fix crazy”
  Red’s scheme to reclaim her kitchen backfires; the inmates stage a Christmas pageant; Piper’s plans unravel even as she realizes her life is in jeopardy,

Season 2:

• Episode 11 – “Take a break from your values”
  Piper is shocked at an unexpected change in her status; Soso’s hunger strike attracts new support that takes on a religious fervor.
• Episode 12 – “It was the change”
  Tensions run high as a prison power outage forces several issues to come to light; Piper finds herself compromised and is forced to think on her feet.
• Episode 13 – “We have manners. We’re polite”
  Several futures hang in the balance as the inmates face and confront their worst nightmares: Life will never be the same again.

Season 3:

• Episode 11 – “We can be heroes”
  Caputo and Piper confront labor issues. A miracle occurs in Norma’s group. Crazy Eyes’ erotica winds up in the hands of the staff.
• Episode 12 – “Don’t make me come back there”
  Daya goes into labor. Sophia suffers a hate crime. Stella helps Piper with a business snag. Taystee takes on a new role.
• Episode 13 – “Trust no bitch”
  Miracles and conversions occur, but Piper and Caputo know that some situations can’t be dealt with through spiritual means.

If you haven’t had the chance to see it yet, Season Four will not disappoint you. It is full of twists and turns and jaw-dropping moments.

What has been your all-time favourite episode in Orange is the New Black?

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