Orange Is the New Black is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on Netflix from 2013 to 2019. The show is based on Piper Kerman's memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison. The story follows Piper Chapman, a woman who is sentenced to 15 months in a federal prison for a crime she committed ten years prior. The show explores the lives of the inmates and the relationships they form while in prison. The series has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of diverse characters and its commentary on social issues. Orange Is the New Black has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.