Orange Is The New Black is an American dramedy series created by Jenji Kohan for Netflix. The series is an adaptation of a 2010 memoir— Orange Is the New Black: My Year In a Women’s Prison penned by Piper Kerman. The series has been running for seven long seasons and garnered a lot of attention and popularity among the audiences. So far, the series has a total of 90 episodes. The series first premiered on July 11, 2013, and the last was aired on July 26, 2019. And now the most awaited question by fans is, what about season 8? Let’s find out with the deets given below:
Will There be an 8th Season of Orange Is The New Black?
Of course, there will be a season 8 of the series. Not too long ago, it was announced that season 7 will be the final outing but the makers felt like it could run for one more season as the show didn’t end the way it was supposed to be. So there’s a possibility that season 8 can happen anytime soon.
Upon the news of a possible season 8, fans are thrilled and excited for what’s coming next.
And indeed, we’re delighted to learn that the eighth season of Orange Is The New Black has been confirmed and is slated to release sometime in 2022.
Why was Orange Is The New Black season 8 canceled?
It turns out that the decision to end OITNB wasn’t particularly debatable as the show never intended to run for this long. As noted by Screen Rant, Jenji Kohan, the series’ creator, simply decided that it was time for her show to end, and Netflix concurred. Before the show’s conclusion, Kohan had stated that she anticipated a seven-season run and kept her word. Orange is the New Black season 8 was never planned, despite what some fans may have desired. Even though an eighth season is unlikely, Orange Is the New Black will always be remembered as one of the most groundbreaking and essential television shows. The show broke down barriers and showed that everyone belongs on TV.
Two years before the series actually ended, in 2017, Kohan was cited as claiming she had planned for OITNB to have a five-season run. Netflix has a reputation for canceling its shows after 3-4 seasons. It is almost unheard of to let OITNB continue for seven seasons. OITNB was one of the first original Netflix series, so perhaps the company had a special place for it. Nevertheless, Kohan had plenty of time to conclude the series on her own terms thanks to the mutual agreement between her and Netflix. It’s a chance that many showrunners miss out on.
Is “Orange Is The New Black” worth watching?
Orange Is The New Black is a dark comedy series with a fantastic ensemble cast. All seven of its seasons were of a high caliber, and while some were undoubtedly better than others, none of them felt uninteresting. You should consider watching this show!
Similar Shows To Watch If You Loved Orange Is The New Black
Here’s what you can consider watching if you loved Orange Is The New Black:
- Wentworth
- Prison Break
- Good Girls
- Sense 8
- GLOW
- Russian Dolls
- Better Call Saul
- Shameless
- Breaking Bad
- The Blacklist
Orange Is The New Black season 8 release date
The wait is finally over! Orange Is the New Black is all set to premiere somewhere between July to August 2022 as per speculations. It was also reported that the much-awaited upcoming season will consist of thirteen episodes. The series eight seasons will be available to stream on Netflix.
As of now, the official release date is not yet announced but the showrunners will likely provide us with some updates very soon.
Orange Is The New Black season 8 cast: Who’s in it?
Taylor Schilling (as Piper Chapman), Natasha Lyonne (as Nicky Nichols), Uzo Aduba (as Suzanne Warren), Danielle Brooks as (Tasha – Taystee – Jefferson), Jackie Cruz (as Marisol – Flaca – Gonzales), Laura Gomez (as Blanca Flores), Selenis Leyva (as Gloria Mendoza), Taryn Manning (as Tiffany – Pennsatucky – Doggett),
Adrienne C. Moore (as Cindy – Black Cindy – Hayes), Matt Peters (as Joel Luschek), Jessica Pimentel (as Maria Ruiz), Dascha Polanco (as Dayanara – Daya – Diaz), Alysia Reiner (as Natalie Figueroa), Elizabeth Rodriguez (as Aleida Diaz), Nick Sandow (as Joe Caputo), Dale Soules (as Frieda Berlin), Yael Stone (as Lorna Morello), Kate Mulgrew (as Galina – Red – Reznikov), Laura Prepon (as Alex Vause), Lori Petty (as Lolly Whitehill), Daniella De Jesus (as Irene – Zirconia – Cabrera), Amanda Fuller (as Madison – Badison – Murphy), Sipiwe Moyo (as Adeola Chinede), Christina Toth (as Annalisa Damiva), Shannon Esper (as Alana Dwight), Finnerty Steeves (as Beth Hoefler), Catherine Curtin (as Wanda Bell),
Joel Marsh Garland (as Scott O’Neill), Mike Houston (as CO Lee Dixon), Nick Dillenburg (as CO Ryder Blake), Hunter Emery (as CO Rick Hopper), Ian Paola (as Yadriel), John Magaro (as Vince Muccio), Emily Tarver (as CO Artesian McCullough), Greg Vrotsos (as CO Hellman), Tracee Shimo (as Neri Feldman), Bill Hoag (as Bill Chapman), Branden Wellington (as CO Jarod Young), Karina Arroyave (as Karla Cordova), Susan Heyward (as CO – Warden Tamika Ward),
Josh Segarra (as CO Stefanovic), Alicia Witt (as Zelda), Michael Chernus (as Cal Chapman), Nicholas Webber (as CO Alvarez), Shawna Hamic (as CO Virginia – Ginger – Copeland), Deborah Rush (as Carol Chapman).
Orange Is The New Black Season 8 Plot
The season 8 plot is expected to focus on Piper Chapman who was accused to have been involved in a drug case for his girlfriend, 10 years after the present time in the series, and gets sentenced to fifteen months. The story depicts the various incidents of Piper Chapman‘s character and the other women in prison.
Each woman has their community and revolves around the protagonist which makes the cast and story look intriguing and captivating. The series also focuses on the mental ability of the women in jail.
Orange Is the New Black series has received several prestigious awards like the Golden Globe, and PrimeTime Emmy Awards for its outstanding performance. The show was also featured among the top ten tv shows when the series began airing. It has a rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb which is quite remarkable.
Final Words
The countdown for season 8 is almost here. Are you excited? Once season 8 premieres, it will be available to watch on Netflix. In the meantime, you can watch the previous season of Orange Is The New Black available for viewing on the streaming giant. Stay tuned for more updates!
Orange Is The New Black has wrapped! No Season 8
As per series creator Jenji Kohan, “After seven seasons, it’s time to be released from prison. I will miss all the badass ladies of Litchfield and the incredible crew we’ve worked with. My heart is orange but faded to black.”
Cindy Holland, VP of Netflix also expressed that the series finale was filled with mixed emotions since they had to bid goodbye to the terrific cast of ‘Orange Is the New Black.’
“We will be sad to say goodbye but we will definitely be going out on a high.
She continued: “We are grateful to Jenji Kohan and her groundbreaking vision; to her supremely talented team of writers and producers; and to a once-in-a-lifetime cast and crew for creating a truly special work of art that has inspired conversations and connected audiences around the world.”
Kevin Biggs, the head of OITNB’s (Lionsgate Television Group), also gave out a message stating: “Thanks to the brilliance of Jenji Kohan, the mastery of the creative and production team, the transcendent cast, and our tremendous partnership with Netflix, the series has surpassed our expectations year after year.
With great pride, we are working together to bring this landmark series to a triumphant, satisfying close with the upcoming seventh season.”
The series was not canceled but it came to a close with its seventh season. Hence, there won’t be an eighth season of Orange Is the New Black.
(updated 26/4/2023)
