Jenji Kohan

Why you should be watching: Transparent

Is the Boring Gateway Character Worth It?

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.13: “We Have Manners. We Are Polite.” is like two different shows in one

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.12: “It Was the Change” makes sure you know menopause is a killer

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.11: “Take a Break from Your Values” exposes the problems of the season through contrast

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.10: “Little Mustachioed Shit” teaches us what works and what doesn’t, Game of Thrones-style

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.08: “Appropriately Sized Pots” makes good with a guard rotation and a refreshing prisoner focus

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.07: “Comic Sans” excuses itself for not seizing the day

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.06: “You Also Have a Pizza” is marking characters and time

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.05: “Low Self Esteem City” gives Gloria little glory

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.04: “A Whole Other Hole” has great themes in there, somewhere

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.03: “Hugs Can Be Deceiving” expertly uses Suzanne to queen Vee

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.02: “Looks Blue, Tastes Red” puts the focus on Taystee

Orange Is the New Black, Ep 2.01: “Thirsty Bird” is a grippingly cinematic episode