Though dark, season 4 of 'OITNB' brings timely and thought-provoking themes and messages
BlackLivesMatter is trending now more than ever, even in the new season of "Orange Is the New Black." When the season came out, I binge watched the show like I would any of my favorite Netflix series, but this show is different from just any series. "Orange Is the New Black" provokes viewers’ thoughts and feelings about everyday life in the real world, not just in the world of the Litchfield prison. While that may seem typical of every season or cliche to say a show is thought-provoking — it’s true. This season could not have come at a more timely moment in history.
Season four of "OITNB" is consistently darker than any of the past seasons, addressing issues with the inmates’ current situation as well as their pasts. There is a theme of racism and diversity problems within the prison that become evident as the prison continues to be filled with new inmates. A white supremacist group begins to take form in the prison along with other forms of gangs based around race.
Season four of "OITNB" is consistently darker than any of the past seasons, addressing issues with the inmates’ current situation as well as their pasts. There is a theme of racism and diversity problems within the prison that become evident as the prison continues to be filled with new inmates. A white supremacist group begins to take form in the prison along with other forms of gangs based around race.
The season’s second to last episode ends with the death of one of the show’s most beloved characters, Poussey, by a corrections officer while the women peacefully protest against the head guard. The death of Poussey almost mimics that of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, which sparked movements across the U.S. even though the season premiered almost a month before.
In the final scene of the season, Daya holds a gun to one of the officers, which now calls to mind the shooting of five officers in Dallas during one of those protests. The show could not be more timely with these issues, but there are other aspects to the show that are just as important.
Mental illness is addressed more predominantly than in the past with backstories of the counselor Mr. Heely, Lolly and Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren. All have three very different personal experiences. Without giving away too much, Lolly and Mr. Heely find a connection with one another while Suzanne loses control and struggles more than ever this season, lashing out violently at another inmate — provoked by the corrections officers.
In addition to drawing attention to the overall issues with prison life, this season hones in on world problems today. It turns away from the main story line of Piper but by doing so allows the rest of the cast to catch up with the series.
In the final scene of the season, Daya holds a gun to one of the officers, which now calls to mind the shooting of five officers in Dallas during one of those protests. The show could not be more timely with these issues, but there are other aspects to the show that are just as important.
Mental illness is addressed more predominantly than in the past with backstories of the counselor Mr. Heely, Lolly and Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren. All have three very different personal experiences. Without giving away too much, Lolly and Mr. Heely find a connection with one another while Suzanne loses control and struggles more than ever this season, lashing out violently at another inmate — provoked by the corrections officers.
In addition to drawing attention to the overall issues with prison life, this season hones in on world problems today. It turns away from the main story line of Piper but by doing so allows the rest of the cast to catch up with the series.
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مدون وأحب القراءة وكل جديد التكنولوجيا والإنترنت . إنشاء فولفولي جاء من الرغبة في مشاركة تجربتي المتواضعة ولأكون مساهما ولو بالقليل في محتوى الإنترنت.
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