Shows similar to Orange Is the New Black

While not set in prison, Breaking Bad shares the theme of ordinary individuals turning to a life of crime. It's a masterclass in character development and moral dilemmas, delving into the drug trade with intensity and complexity that OITNB fans will likely find engrossing.

Shameless offers a portrayal of life on the edge of society, featuring an ensemble cast led by a dysfunctional family. Its blend of dark comedy with social commentary echoes OITNB's approach to storytelling, focusing on the struggles of life's downtrodden.

Oz is a pioneer of the prison genre set in a men's penitentiary, known for its harsh realism and brutal storylines. Viewers captivated by the raw and challenging aspects of prison life in OITNB might appreciate the more intense and dramatic presentation of incarceration in Oz.

This dark comedy series about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret, offers the same mix of humor and emotional depth that fans of OITNB appreciate, with a plot that continuously defies expectations.

From the creator of Orange Is the New Black, Weeds focuses on a suburban widow who turns to selling marijuana to support her family. Like OITNB, it mixes humor with darker themes and showcases the lengths to which a woman will go when pushed to her limits.

GLOW, which stands for Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, mixes comedy and drama in a story of empowerment and transformation. Fans of OITNB will appreciate the diverse ensemble of women, their complex relationships, and the show's balance of heart and humor.