Orange is the New Black: Season 2 Discussion

candy_coated_bitch · 06-16-2014, 09:54 PM

**SPOILERS CONTAINED WITHIN**

A number of folks on the site have finished Season 2 of OITNB and have expressed an interest in getting a discussion going. I decided to start a thread devoted to freely discussing the second season without worry of spoiling it for people who haven't finished watching.

Orange is the New Black Season 2: Talk amongst yerselves.

I will come back to post some of my particular thoughts in a separate post, but here are some ideas for discussion topics:

-How do you feel about Season 1 versus Season 2? Did you like one better than the other?

-Is there anything you were surprised about? Why?

-What was disappointing to you?

-What did you particularly enjoy?

-Do you have a favorite character? Why? Has your favorite character(s) changed this season?

-Is there a character that you hate? One you love to hate?

-Do you have a favorite episode?

-How do you feel learning about the characters' back stories and why they are in prison?

-How do you feel the show relates to lesbian experience? Gender expression? Race? Class? The prison system?

And anything else you can think of or want to comment on!

ProfPacker · 06-16-2014, 09:58 PM

Thanks CCB. Too late to think tonight will start discussing tomorrow

Mel C. · 06-16-2014, 11:28 PM

I will chime in. I asked in the other thread if people changed their mind on who their favorite character was from season 1 to 2. I really liked crazy eyes in season 1 but thought she was awful in season 2, until the last episode or two. I also disliked Boo much more this season.

I definitely want (more) Alex in season 3!

feminality · 06-16-2014, 11:34 PM

I started watching this show 10 days ago .. I became addicted RIGHT away... Soo Im not sure how many shows everyone has watched of season 2 so far, so I don't want to give away the ending .... BUT OMG OMG I didn't see it coming .. I am now and will always be a orange is the New Black fan!!! I am so sad that I will have to wait for what will seem like a lifetime for Season 3 to come out ... I would love to talk about any of the episodes in season one or two .. let me know *S*

imperfect_cupcake · 06-17-2014, 07:09 PM

I never liked boo. Something about her creeped me out. That's been explained. I loved Nikki and poussey for butchesque crushes. I still feel that way but feel even more sighs for poussey now.
Tastey always amused me, but she shines in this series.

That's all for now.

ProfPacker · 06-17-2014, 07:18 PM

the show was amazing this season because so many of the women's lives were explained. You got a real feel for their internal worlds. Poussey was amazing as was Tastey. I read that they are both Julliard graduates and knew each other in school. I want to hear what brought Crazy Eyes and Boo into prison. They did save some back stories for Season 3

I agree the Boo was creepy and they really have to develop the character next season to not be what appears to be a "typical bull dyke". This is the one "hole" in the story.

I can only say again that when Alex was on there was an electricity. I think that even Piper has evolved and we are seeing that she is changing and noticing that her privilege might be a detriment. I might have to watch Season 2 again. I am sure I missed alot.

*Anya* · 05-27-2015, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

**SPOILERS CONTAINED WITHIN**

A number of folks on the site have finished Season 2 of OITNB and have expressed an interest in getting a discussion going. I decided to start a thread devoted to freely discussing the second season without worry of spoiling it for people who haven't finished watching.

Orange is the New Black Season 2: Talk amongst yerselves.

I will come back to post some of my particular thoughts in a separate post, but here are some ideas for discussion topics:

-How do you feel about Season 1 versus Season 2? Did you like one better than the other?

-Is there anything you were surprised about? Why?

-What was disappointing to you?

-What did you particularly enjoy?

-Do you have a favorite character? Why? Has your favorite character(s) changed this season?

-Is there a character that you hate? One you love to hate?

-Do you have a favorite episode?

-How do you feel learning about the characters' back stories and why they are in prison?

-How do you feel the show relates to lesbian experience? Gender expression? Race? Class? The prison system?

And anything else you can think of or want to comment on!

CCB, you did start this thread for season 2 discussion, for that very reason; the ability to discuss without worrying about anyone that did not watch it yet.

Simple enough to have a season 3 OITNB discussion thread...

candy_coated_bitch · 05-27-2015, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

CCB, you did start this thread for season 2 discussion, for that very reason; the ability to discuss without worrying about anyone that did not watch it yet.

Simple enough to have a season 3 OITNB discussion thread...

True, true. I wanna have my cake and eat it too, though, and discuss what I've watched so far without the rest being spoiled!!! LOL.

Someone suggested in the other OITNB thread having threads for each episode, or we could have one for the whole season and we just start discussing once we're done. I plan on bingeing pretty quick anyways!

HoldMeSteady · 05-27-2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Someone suggested in the other OITNB thread having threads for each episode!

Yes, that was me. What do you all think?

candy_coated_bitch · 05-28-2015, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoldMeSteady

Yes, that was me. What do you all think?

At first I loved the idea. Then the more I thought about it--the more I thought I'm gonna be binge watching so fast who's gonna have time to post about each episode????? Decisions, decisions...

DapperButch · 05-28-2015, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

At first I loved the idea. Then the more I thought about it--the more I thought I'm gonna be binge watching so fast who's gonna have time to post about each episode????? Decisions, decisions...

*Anya* · 05-28-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Someone suggested in the other OITNB thread having threads for each episode, or we could have one for the whole season and we just start discussing once we're done. I plan on bingeing pretty quick anyways!

I think a separate thread for each episode is a little overkill. I don't want to have to hunt each time to find the right thread for what, 10-episodes?

We are big girls and boys and bois; we can look at a discussion thread or not, if we know we have not seen episodes.

OR, Can't we title each post : SPOILER ALERT: Episode #4, etc.?

I think a separate thread for each season is a great idea.

*steps off of soapbox, very carefully, so as not to fall*

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