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

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.

The show is also confident enough to blow up its framework (in this case literally) and thrust the characters into an entirely new environment--a largely successful shift brings fresh energy and some standout new characters to the prison dramedy’s sixth season.

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.

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.

When both are in balance (Season Two’s arc with Vee), the series feels special, and like nothing else even within Peak TV. When they’re not (as was the case in the riot season), it can be hard to see how the two halves are part of the same show, for quality reasons as much as tonal ones. Season Six is in that more uneven vein.

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.

After a season that left much to be desired, Jenji Kohan makes us believe that the old "Orange Is The New Black" is still alive. In this sixth year, the series comes with a difficult concept, soon becomes trapped literally and pejoratively. Even with that, its new characters and a screenplay that remember your second year makes the satisfaction of the public. Perhaps a better conclusion would bring us more anxiety for the upcoming season.

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.

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 seasons villains Barb and Carol are probably the worst since Season 2's Vee, but they were slightly under-developed

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

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