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'Orange Is The New Black' Season 8: Everything We Know So Far

This is a live-update article and it will be updated as new details about Orange Is The New Black Season 8 come our way. This is what we know so far.

Orange Is The New Black Season 8

Orange Is The New Black (OITNB) is another classic highly popular Netflix show. It has gone on for seven seasons. But there are multiple claims online that the show may be coming back for an eighth season. Don't worry, Trinikid is here and we'll set the record straight about the fate of OITNB.

Is Orange Is The New Black Coming Back For Season 8?

Orange Is The New Black has been officially canceled. The decision to cancel OITNB was apparently not Netflix's. Showrunner Jenji Kohan believed that the show should end at Season 7 and Netflix agreed. She said, "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.”

Season 7 was billed as the final season and its ending was supposed to bring closure to the show, leaving no plot holes.

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The Ending Of Orange Is The New Black

The final season of Orange Is the New Black saw the emotional death of Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett (Taryn Manning), the firing of Prison Warden Tamika Ward (Susan Hayward), and the escape of Blanca Flores (Laura Gómez) from the clutches of ICE. Blanca's criminal conviction was also overturned.

Meanwhile, Alex Vause (Laura Prepon) and Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) managed to save their relationship, Cindy Hayes (Adrienne C. Moore) turned her life around, and Gloria Mendoza (Selenis Leyva) was released from prison.

Fan favorites Frieda Berlin (Dale Soules), Lorna Morello (Yael Stone), Aleida Diaz (Elizabeth Rodriguez), Daya Diaz (Dascha Polanco), Red (Kate Mulgrew), and Taystee Jefferson (Danielle Brooks) remained behind bars.

The ending of Orange Is the New Black was bittersweet. It was a satisfying conclusion to the story of the women of Litchfield, but it was also a reminder that the criminal justice system is still broken. The show's creators have said that they wanted to end the series on a hopeful note, and they certainly achieved that. However, they also left viewers with a lot to think about. The ending of Orange Is the New Black was a powerful and thought-provoking conclusion to the series. It was a reminder that the criminal justice system is still broken, but it also offered a glimmer of hope for a more just and equitable future.

Here are some additional details about the characters' fates:

Frieda Berlin: Frieda escaped from prison with Blanca Flores. She is now living in the United States under a new identity.

Lorna Morello: Lorna was released from prison and reunited with her husband, Christopher. They are now living in New York City.

Aleida Diaz: Aleida was released from prison and reunited with her daughter, Daya. They are now living in New York City.

Daya Diaz: Daya was released from prison and is now a single mother. She is working hard to provide for her daughter.

Red: Red was released from prison and is now living in a nursing home. She is still struggling with her dementia, but she is surrounded by people who love her.

Taystee Jefferson: Taystee was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of CO Piscatella. She is currently incarcerated at Litchfield Max.

This article was reviewed and is up to date as of January 3, 2024.