"Orange Is the New Black" season 5 has been plagued by cancellation rumors after Netflix employees reportedly stopped coming to work. With its very climactic ending in season 4, a lot of fans were shocked, confused and disappointed after hearing this rumor.
'Orange Is The New Black' Renewed
The report that "Orange Is the New Black" season 5 got canceled came from TMZ Uncut. Netflix allegedly canceled "Orange Is the New black" season 5 after 78 of its 2,000 employees failed to report to work after the show's watch party. Snopes proved the report to be baseless and false.
Snopes pointed out that "Orange Is the New Black" was already renewed until the seventh season. Variety earlier reported the renewal for three more years after the fourth season wrapped up. More so, the website also pointed out that Netflix has not formally released a statement announcing the cancellation of "Orange Is the New Black" season 5.
Netflix recognized the success of "Orange Is the New Black." In fact, the network has been very vocal in their plans in renewing the series until its seventh season. So rest assured, "Orange Is the New Black" season 5 will definitely air in June 2017.
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'Orange Is The New Black' Season 5 Spoilers
Now that the cancellation rumors of "Orange Is the New Black" season 5 have been put to rest, there are other speculations still surrounding the show. Latest spoilers reveal that "Orange Is the New Black" season 5 may explore Black Cindy's back story.
According to Adrienne C. Moore, "Orange Is the New Black" season 5 may finally reveal how Black Cindy ended up in prison. The actress who portrayed the role of Cindy Hayes said that writers will definitely reveal more about Cindy's backstory next season.
"So I think it's just a matter of time before the writers disclose everything," Moore told Jezebel. "And that's kind of the cool thing about Cindy, cause it means that I'm gonna be around a little bit longer for them to tell that story!"
