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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How 'Orange Is The New Black' redefined TV

The last season of "Orange Is the New Black" is here. For seven seasons, the story has followed vibrant characters like Piper, Crazy Eyes, and Taystee during their time locked up.

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By Madeleine Brand • Jul 30, 2019 • 1 min read

The last season of "Orange Is the New Black" is here. For seven seasons, the story has followed vibrant characters like Piper, Crazy Eyes, and Taystee during their time locked up. The cast is predominantly female and diverse -- in terms of race and sexuality. "Orange Is the New Black" is Netflix's longest-running show, and it's changed how we watch TV.

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