Orange is the New Black

Сериал получил положительные отзывы критиков. На Metacritic рейтинг первого сезона сериала составляет 79 баллов из 100 на основе 31 рецензии

Orange Is the New Black has received critical acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It has earned a Metacritic score of 79 out of 100, indicating generally favorable reviews.[14] Hank Steuver, television critic for the The Washington Post, gave Orange Is the New Black a perfect score. In his review of the series, he stated: «In Jenji Kohan’s magnificent and thoroughly engrossing new series, Orange Is the New Black, prison is still the pits. But it is also filled with the entire range of human emotion and stories, all of which are brought vividly to life in a world where a stick of gum could ignite either a romance or a death threat».[15] David Wiegland, of the San Francisco Chronicle, said that «In every case, there is an abiding feeling for character and authenticity that helps elevate Orange Is the New Black to a new definition of television excellence».[16] Matt Roush, of TV Guide, said: «Netflix finally achieves its eureka moment with a terrifically entertaining piece of original programming that's truly and bracingly original.» [17] Maureen Ryan, of the The Huffington Post, wrote: «Orange is one of the best new programs of the year, and the six episodes I've seen have left me hungry to see more.»[18]
Orange Is the New Black generated more viewers and hours viewed in its first week than either of the other high profile Netflix original series, House of Cards and Arrested Development.[19]