Orange is the New Black is a popular American comedy-drama television series that premiered on Netflix in 2013. The show is based on the memoir of Piper Kerman, who spent a year in a women's prison for drug trafficking. The series follows the life of Piper Chapman, a privileged woman who is sentenced to 15 months in prison for her involvement in a drug cartel. The show explores themes of race, sexuality, gender, and class, and features a diverse cast of characters. The series has received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, and representation of marginalized communities. It has also been praised for its ability to blend humor and drama.