I love a good series and after Pretty Little Liars finished for a break after season 6B, I decided I would start Orange is The New Black. Not knowing what I was going to be watching, I sat through the first episode. And the second. And the third. I am currently on Season 4 Episode 1. And I love it. Although it is a bit sexy at times, I think there are so many lessons that you can learn from it. Anyway, here are my 4 favourite and 4 least favourite OINTB characters.

Favourites

Red

I think Red has to be one of my favourites because she is so strong. She doesn't let anything get in her way and she focuses herself on her cooking, even when things don't go her way. Also, she is the sassiest Russian ever and I love her attitude to life, inside and outside of prison.

The lesson I learned from her: That nothing should get in the way of your hobbies, even if things get in your way.

Sophia

Sophia is a transgender woman, who is in prison with the rest of the girls. Although born as a man, she is with them and that is what she wants, even though it isn't what some of the rest of the girls want.

The lesson I learned from her: That you should always be yourself, whatever the situation may be.


Taystee

Taystee is so sassy and I love her. During the end of the 3rd series, she kind of turns into the mother of the group of blacks which are all in the prison together and always stick together. She is such a good character and is played so well. Also, she is so funny but also so sensitive when necessary.

The lesson I learned from her: That you can still be sassy and funny, even in the worst of situations. Also, people do look up to you, whatever your position.



O'Neill and Bell

I love these two guards in the series. They are literally my favourite couple and crack me up so much. Their relationship is the best thing ever and they will always be my favourite guards.

The lesson I learned from them: That under pressure, love is always the ruler.



Chang

I cannot even tell you how funny I think Chang is. I hope there is a lot more of her in Season 4 and 5 because I think she should be the main character. She is so blunt and funny and I love her to bits.

The lesson I learned from her: The quietest ones are often the funniest ones.



Flaka

Flaka was not one of my favourite characters in the first season, but now, she is so funny, not always intentionally and for that reason, she is in my favourite 8. Also, I love her eye makeup.

The lesson I learned from her: That the person you dislike, to begin with, isn't always bad.



Nicky

Nicky isn't in a lot of the 3rd series, but she will always be one of my favourites. She is so sweet and although there isn't a particular reason for liking her, you really bond with her from the beginning.

The lesson I learned from her: You can always quit something you like if it isn't good for you



Rosa

Although Rosa sadly leaves us at the end of season 2, but she is one of those bad-ass women you wish you could know. She had cancer and at the end of season 2, she does something which makes me love her even more.

The lesson I learned from her: That you can still be happy and cheerful, even if something is wrong



Do you watch Orange is The New Black? Who are your favourite characters?

Until next time,
Katie xx