"Orange is the New Black" may be one of the critically acclaimed TV series of the year given its compelling storyline and intriguing characters. Despite the show's confirmed Season 5 extension, latest speculations hinted that Netflix may be looking for a new network who can take on the series.
"Orange is the New Black" Season 4 finale shocked many viewers with a story development that featured a riot following Poussey's (Samira Wiley) death. With Litchfield prisoners furious over the incident, Daya (Dascha Polanco) took matters into her own hands and aimed at gun at correctional officer Humphrey's (Michael Torpey) head.
Given Humphrey's previous abusive actions, Daya's fellow inmates only observed the incident hoping that she will indeed pull the trigger. Following the Netflix show's suspenseful Season 4 ending, many fans have been eagerly awaiting for the series' return to the small screens.
Several reports have indicated that "Orange is the New Black" Season 5 has already started filming activities. However, there are rumors that the Netflix production may move to another network.
Speculations pointed to Netflix potentially selling the said series to bigger networks. HBO is said to be one of the interested buyers, as well as the CW.
Moreover, some of the cast members have allegedly become frustrated with the way that Netflix has been handling the show's Season 5 extension. Rumors even indicated that Laura Prepon who portrays Alex and Taylor Schilling who plays Piper are unhappy with the said network.
At this time, it is unclear whether Netflix is looking for a new home for "Orange is the New Black." Neither the network nor the series' showrunners and cast members have commented on the rumors.
Meanwhile, "Orange is the New Black" may have lost a fan-favorite character when Poussey died in Season 4. However, story speculations indicated that another character may also die in Season 5 namely Brook Soso (Kimiko Glenn). Given her suicidal tendencies, the said character may decide to take her own life as part of a storyline to depict the effects of mental illness inside prisons.
"Orange is the New Black" Season 5 is expected to premiere in summer 2017. Relive some of the moments from Season 4 below:
