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Arrested for the robbery of a bank, Michael Scofield, a civil engineer, is sentenced to five years in prison. To the astonishment and incomprehension of his lawyer friend Veronica, Michael refuses to defend himself in order to lighten his sentence; he only asks the judge in charge of his trial to be incarcerated near his home and obtains the right to be sent to Fox River, a level 1 state prison. He meets Brad Bellick, the security captain who is anything but gentle. His cellmate is Sucre, a young Puerto Rican who wants to find his fiancée as soon as possible.

While there, Michael tries to make contact with a certain Lincoln Burrows, who is none other than his brother. Sentenced to death for having murdered the brother of the Vice President, Lincoln claims his innocence despite the evidence accumulated against him. Michael needs to get close to his brother and goes to see Abruzzi, who is in charge of the neighborhood where Lincoln is. Using his influence, Michael is able to win over Abruzzi.

Convinced that his brother is not guilty, Michael asks Veronica to find out who is behind the case and tells his brother that he has a plan to escape...
Pretending to be a diabetic, Michael often goes to the infirmary where he meets Sara Tancredi, the only doctor. She seems to be troubled by the young man and trust begins to grow. Michael will also influence the prison warden, Henry Pope.

As Bishop McMorrow tries to delay Lincoln's death sentence, he is visited by the Secret Service. Paul Kellerman and Daniel Hale are two agents with brutal and suspicious methods. McMorrow is shot and Veronica begins to suspect that Burrows may be framed.

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The story revolves around Piper Chapman, portrayed by Taylor Schilling. She is a public relations executive who is sentenced to spend time in prison due to her association with a drug runner 10 years prior. The narrative explores how she navigates life behind bars while making friends with many eccentric and unexpected people she meets along the way. From Kate Mulgrew's Red Reznikov to Uzo Aduba's unforgettable Suzanne 'Crazy Eyes' Warren, each character brings their unique personality and backstory to the mix, adding depth to this engrossing series.

What sets 'Orange Is the New Black' apart from other shows is its approach towards storytelling. It often includes flashbacks providing an insight into different characters' backgrounds and experiences. These narratives serve as building blocks for understanding their behaviors within the confining walls of the prison. Moreover, it addresses various themes such as friendship, power dynamics, social issues like racial discrimination and LGBTQ+ representation within its episodes.

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