The inmates make their voices heard
Nowthisis how you do an episode ofOrange Is the New Black.
That wouldnt be a big deal if every episode were as outstanding as Sing It, White Effie.
As Brandy puts it, Art is always a good investment.
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Taystee also lets Judy go, which is a good choice, plot-wise.
Her time has kind of run its course on this show.
This plot dovetails nicely with this weeks flashback, which finds Janae in her junior high years.
The set-up feels more like a field trip, and thats a little weird.
No wonder it makes Janae feel like shes basically having her nose rubbed in what she cant have.
Why even bother playing a game thats rigged?
she asks her teacher, who has no good answer for her other than to keep trying.
But what is she trying for?
A scholarship to attend the fancy private school?
Because Janae makes it clear she cant afford to go to a school like that on her own.
If there is no scholarship, why did she go on a special tour?
And why were the rest of her classmates there?
Its like inDie Hardwhen the awfulBreakfast Clubprincipal gets shoved aside by the FBI guys.
Lets talk about Pennsatucky and Coates for a second.
This story line has been so fascinating and unsettling since it began in season 4.
I tend to side with Big Boo on this one Coates raped her; he should go to jail.
But my perspective doesnt mean Pennsatuckys perspective is invalid.
In season 4, she also just wanted things to be more normal.
A large part of this is also Coates reaction.
That doesnt make him okay, or even sympathetic, but it does change their dynamic a bit.
Its so messed up, but also I get it.
But what a great way to get the gun out of the prison.
Its actually kind of a shame episode 3 didnt just lead right into this one.
This would have been a great place to pick up after the demands were posted on the doors.
