Netflix is on a roll. Since they established their Watch Instantly channel, their reputation and number of subscriptions have skyrocketed. At first, the site only catered to movies and television shows previously aired, but with "House of Cards," the network struck gold. They paved the way for a new television viewing platform. Instead of waiting for your favorite show to air during an allotted time slot on a weekly basis, Netflix introduced a schedule that caters to your needs. For the first time, fans could watch their favorite show whenever they pleased. The show was a success, in part because of its alluring plotline and fantastic cast, but also because of its innovative viewing platform. Netflix found success, and they ran with it.
Not only did Netflix renew "House of Cards" for a second season, but it also obtained the exclusive airing rights to the fourth season of "Arrested Development" and began production on new television series for their Watch Instantly Channel. One of its newest shows, "Orange is the New Black" is now generating its own buzz and could potentially be the network's next big thing.
"Orange is the New Black," which comes from "Weeds" creator Jenji Kohan, stars Taylor Schilling as a woman forced to spend 15 months in prison for her unwitting role in an international drug smuggling ring. Sounds interesting, right? Hollywood Reporter got a chance to preview the first four episodes, which they claim to be nothing short of spectacular.
"Series creator Jenji Kohan has crafted a dramady based on the popular memoir of the same name from Piper Kerman and infused it with an unpredictable reveal of character backstories, and enormous potential," Hollywood Reporter writes.
The series revolves around Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), a happy 32-year-old city girl living in Brooklyn, who recently started a line of bath soaps and products with her best friend. She's engaged to the charming Larry (Jason Biggs), who's head over heals for the upbeat and quirky Piper. The only hitch? Piper has to self-surrender at an upstate women's prison for smuggling drug money into the country for some high caliber traffickers.
"Orange is the New Black" will debut on Netflix July 11 in typical Netflix fashion: all at once. Let the binge watching ensue.