Orange is the New Black

Sophia Burset: Transcending Prison Walls in Orange is the New Black

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Introduction Orange is the New Black, the groundbreaking Netflix sequence, provided a uncooked and unflinching look into the lives of girls incarcerated at Litchfield Penitentiary. Amongst the colourful ensemble forged, one character shone significantly brilliant, difficult perceptions and fostering understanding: Sophia Burset. Performed with exceptional depth and sensitivity by Laverne Cox, Sophia’s story isn’t just … Read more

Nicky Nichols: More Than Just a Junkie – Exploring the Depth of a Complex Character in Orange is the New Black

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Introduction “There’s no shame in needing help, Nicky. The shame is thinking you don’t.” This line, delivered with Red’s trademark maternal gruffness, encapsulates the journey of Nicky Nichols in *Orange is the New Black*. More than just a wisecracking, heroin-addicted inmate, Nicky is a tapestry woven from privilege, trauma, self-destruction, and an unwavering, if sometimes … Read more

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