the absence of community that was present in the Litchfield camp is noticeable but the family bond the women have has never been stronger.

The new series has a more serious tone which can be tough to watch at times but this time around it manages to almost keep the balance between humour and darkness.

There are moments of hilarity from the inmates, the first episode featuring a cameo appearance from DJ Casper, famous for 2000 hit The Cha Cha slide dancing with season four inmate, Lolly (Lori Petty).

The first two episodes have most of the scenes featuring Latino characters Gloria and Blanca shot in Spanish which adds a nice authenticity to the show.

OITNB cast as you've NEVER seen them before

Orange is the New Black: Here are the cast membersof hit Netflix series OITNB out of prison and all dressed up.

OITNB is known for its social commentary and this season draws attention to important issues such as mental health, suicide and police brutality all raised immediately in episode one.

There is also reference to racism, the immigration policies of Donald Trump, Black Lives Matter and prison reform.

The introduction of two rival sisters Carol (Henny Russell) and Barbara (Mackenzie Phillips) provides a new plot twist. However, their story highlights the harsh conditions for inmates part of American for-profit prison system and the opioid crisis in America.

The first few episodes delve deep into the harsh realities of living in a supermax facility such as overcrowding, violence and corruption.

Be prepared for emotionally-brutal moments and hard-watching scenes of misogynist power-hungry prison guards