Netflix Releases Sneak Peek of 'Orange Is the New Black'

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Netflix has released the season four trailer for their popular series "Orange is the New Black," set to return June 17.�From Jenji Kohan, the creator of "Weeds," "Orange�is the�New�Black"�is a thought-provoking, funny and evocative show about life in a women's prison.

Based on the best-selling memoir by Piper Kerman, the newest season of�"Orange"�delves into the racial and economic tensions that run rampant in the halls of Litchfield. Overrun with�new�inmates and overseen by inexperienced guards, the prison undergoes an unprecedented culture war.�

With Season 4 set to stream on Friday, June 17, the company statement also confirmed that Jenji Kohan, will remain executive producer and show runner for seasons five, six and seven.

"Jenji and her team have produced a phenomenal and impactful series that is both funny and dramatic, outrageous and heartfelt," said Cindy Holland, Vice President of Original Content at Netflix. "Audiences around the world have come to love the ladies and men of 'Orange is the New Black,' and we are eager to see where three more seasons will take them."

Kohan, meanwhile, told TV Fanatic that she was thrilled to have, "Three more years! Not quite a political term, but still plenty of time to do some interesting things. In some cultures, 'May you lead an interesting life,' is a curse, but I don't live in those cultures.

"Here's to keeping it interesting," said Kohan. "Thanks Netflix!�Both thanks and you're welcome Lionsgate! And kudos and gratitude to the stellar cast and crew and writers and producers and editors and musicians and mixers and schleppers... with whom I have the pride and honor of crafting this show. Three more years!�Three more years!"


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