The cast of Netflix’s Orange Is the New Black season 7. The cast of OITNB is so incredibly talented and I honestly cannot narrow it down to one standout performance. I really can’t even narrow it down to a top 3 because they are all so compelling. One of the reasons why I love this show so much is because it’s truly about the characters. Everyone has a past and sometimes these characters learn from their previous mistakes and really grow, while others spiral out of control, but that’s what makes these performances so incredibly real and heart-wrenching. **Please note that spoilers have been left out for your convenience so feel free to read on.
I have been a fan of the series for seven seasons and it’s honestly really difficult for me to say goodbye to it, but I think that these episodes will continue to stand the test of time. Each reflection into a different character’s past makes you see them in a whole new light, as you start to really sympathize with characters that perhaps seemed horrible in earlier seasons and maybe you even start to root for them.
Season 7 certainly jam-packs a lot into the final season of OITNB, as we get to see some favorite characters return and explore some new plot points as well. Perhaps what I found the most interesting was seeing certain characters truly understanding one another and bonding now, where we used to witness some pretty ruthless feuds between them before. In the earlier seasons, many of these characters were guarded and divided, but they are now all coming together, recognizing the importance of loyalty and friendship even when all hope seems lost.
What’s next for the characters of OITNB? Well not much since this is the final season of the show, but I am planning on re-watching the entire series in the near future because I was so incredibly moved by all of the performances and I really started to think about each individual journey. It truly was amazing to see how much some of these characters have grown and how scary the world can be outside these four constricting walls.
Even though it seems like freedom is the obvious goal, some of our characters end up facing even more struggles outside of prison, reminding us that the journey of self-discovery is far from over, but it’s important to have the love and support of those around you, even though it may come from an unlikely source. I fell in love with this show when it first aired and each season continued to inspire me. We got a mixed bag of hilarious, heartbreaking, romantic, and tense moments, which kept us entertained until the very end.
At the end of the day, it’s about each and every one of these characters…these strong women who have to continue fighting even when the world is against them. Each character has so many layers and even if you think you have them figured out, they may surprise you, reminding us that it’s never too late to change and that it’s about the small moments in between that sometimes have the biggest impact on us in the end.
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Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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