I can't at people saying they're weren't moved by Poussey's death scene :worry: I was almost practically shaken by it (despite the fact that I accidentally read a spoiler about it this very morning) :p The final scene of her looking at sky in Brooklyn and the close-up to her face smiling was so lovely. I'm going to miss her presence on the show :( It was such a hard-hitting concept that is made even more upsetting due to the fact that it applies to an ongoing issue in real-life. Also, I'm heartbroken for her group and Brook </3
The season itself was enjoyable. It was a slow-burner, but it definitely picked up with episode 7 (I loved Lolly's episode, and it pretty much cemented her as my favourite of this particular season (maybe?)).
The storytelling this season was delivered very well. I had a feeling I was going to tire of some of the plot lines, but I think that was actually due to the slow-pace of the first half of the season. Also, the episodes being an hour-long didn't make the show as binge-worthy, but that's only a very small critique.The feud between Piper and Maria was gripping. I hated Piper during the first half, and wanted Maria to give her the comeuppance she deserve, to the complete opposite during the second-half. The scene where they singe the Nazi symbol onto Piper's arm was brutal an slightly disturbing to watch. Apart from the the fact that Dancing On My Own was playing the background :love: The white supremacy ordeal though [IMG]http://www.*************/images/smilies/bb/pukeon.gif[/IMG]
The whole Judy King thing was quite weird tbh. It's not like I didn't like her as a character, but I just felt that she wasn't necessary. Her moments with Yoga Jones were good. Her involvement with Cindy and her group were fun comedic moments, but it just felt quite bland and stagnant as far as the plot goes.
The Sophia situation was sad and I felt like more of a comeuppance is needed in regard to the privileged white men and women who didn't give a ****. That goes for the new prison guards too. The female one was okay, but the creative team did a great job in making those characters come across as unlikable as possible (poor Red, Maritza and Crazy Eyes + Kukudio </3).
Red remains superior and I think I like her 'family' the most. It was also good to see more of other characters such as Flores, and I'll be looking forward to seeing the backstory of other characters such as Gina, Yoga Jones & Angie (who I find hilarious btw...the most underrated character from the show).
The whole Alex murdering someone storyline was quite boring tbqh with the exception of Lolly and Frieda's involvement, which is a shame because I quite like Alex. I actually liked Alex and Piper together towards the end of the season, but I will to see what happens next season if it becomes boring again :p
Nicky went down in my estimations, but I think that was idea with her character for whatever reason. I still like her though. I'm glad her Sophia are officially back. Pennsatucky and Boo's friendship <3 Her conflicted feelings towards the guard who raped her </3
Also, did anyone find it quite strange that Daya of all characters was the person to hold the two guards captive with the gun? I guess it would make sense if the 'Daya proving herself as a badass' goes onto be a main part of S5. Her mum will probably want to go back when she hears she gets more time (that's if she does, will she? idk if it's considered self-defense lmao?)
I've probably missed out some thing and don't sound as concise I would like :p
