Orange is the New Black Season 2 Episode 1

Ep 1. Thirsty Bird

  • TV-MA
  • June 6, 2014
  • 56 min
  • 8.4  (2,991)

On the first episode of Orange is the New Black season 2, we find Piper Chapman being taken on a long and bumpy journey to Chicago, where she was set to testify at the trial of the drug baron, Alex Vause who was responsible for getting her sent to prison in the first season.

The episode is titled "Thirsty Bird" with the bird's thirstiness metaphorically symbolizing Piper's insatiable thirst for freedom and the desire to break free from the prison walls.

In this episode, we see Piper being transferred to another prison, in order to testify for the trial of Alex Vause. The transfer is no ordinary one, however. She is handcuffed to a chair, and driven in a van for several hours with no bathroom breaks or proper food. Under these extreme conditions, Piper is forced to reflect on her life and the events that led to her being in prison, while also battling physical illness due to the lack of basic human necessities.

As she reminisces on her past, Piper's journey becomes interwoven with Vause's own narrative of how she came to be the drug kingpin's lover and accomplice. Through Vause's storytelling, we learn more about the gritty underworld of drug trafficking and witness the relationship between Piper and Vause being tested once again.

The episode deals with themes of survival, isolation, and loyalty. Piper's longing for freedom is palpable as she yearns to escape from her surroundings. The episode's title, "Thirsty Bird," also ties into Piper's desperation for relief from the oppressive prison environment.

Throughout the episode, we also see Piper encounter other inmates, each with their own stories and struggles. This provides a glimpse into the complex web of relationships that exist within the prison walls, and the various coping mechanisms that prisoners use to survive.

"Thirsty Bird" sets up the rest of the season with a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of prisoners and the harsh realities of life behind bars. The episode also offers a deeper understanding of Piper's character and introduces new layers to her complex relationships with the other inmates, particularly her turbulent relationship with Vause.

Overall, "Thirsty Bird" is a gripping and insightful start to the second season of Orange is the New Black. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be an intense and emotionally charged continuation of the series.

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  • First Aired
    June 6, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    56 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.4  (2,991)