Orange Is the New Black (2013)
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Orange Is the New Black is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What the audience says
Orange Is the New Black is one of the better-rated English series out there. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 2,913 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English drama, leaning comedy, adults only. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 7-season show this week
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 2,912 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
A crime she committed in her youthful past sends Piper Chapman to a women's prison, where she trades her comfortable New York life for one of unexpected camaraderie and conflict in an eccentric group of fellow inmates.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jenji Kohan
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in New Zealand
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