Poussey's (Samira Wiley) death, and more importantly, the disrespect towards it, will have an impact on the Litchfield inmates and their relationships in "Orange is the New Black" season 5.
For Alex (Laura Prepon) and Piper (Taylor Schilling), the death of one of their own brought them on a "deeper level," according to Prepon during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
"We've seen Alex and Piper go through so many things, but it's always grounded in the fact that they do really love each other," says Prepon. "It's this whole push-pull thing and that's not going to change anytime soon. I don't know if people like that can stay together for too long. But whatever comes in season five will be great," the actress went on to say.
The previous season of "Orange is the New Black" was a difficult and a complicated one, leading them to discover that they need each other more than ever and they will do so in season 5 of the Netflix prison comedy-drama.
Poussey's death will have a lasting after effect in Litchfield in "Orange is the New Black" season 5 as the inmates work together to avenge the tragedy.
In fact, this was how Daya (Dascha Polanco) was left in season 4, holding two guards at gunpoint in midst of the riot born out of dishonoring Poussey's death and the lack of justice shown to her.
"Orange is the New Black" season 5 will reveal if Daya pulls the trigger or not. It remains to be seen if the new season will go straight to this moment, though.
"Orange is the New Black" season 5 is already in production. The cast and crew were back on set just days after the fourth season dropped on Netflix.
The series is already renewed for season 6 and 7, so fans will not have to worry about not returning to Litchfield in the years to come.
"Orange is the New Black" season 5 will premiere next year on Netflix.
