Orange Is the New Black: Where My Dreidel At

June 20, 2015 1:09 PM - Season 3, Episode 9

Too many inmates seem to be getting religion, so a rabbi comes to visit and Leanne tries to organize Norma's followers.
posted by schnee (3 comments total)

This seems a strange characterization from Leanne based on her behavior in seasons 1 and 2 - she didn't come across as particularly religious or knowledgeable about religion when 'tucky was going on her Rants and raves about Jesus...nor did she seem to have a strong bossy streak or structure requirement...but I guess shoe horning in her backstory doesn't have to take any of that into consideration this season
posted by Suffocating Kitty at 5:33 AM on June 22, 2015 [2 favorites]

Yeah, Leanne's backstory really comes out of nowhere. It's intriguing but doesn't really fit her previous characterisation. It fits well with Norma's "meditation group" so I guess they needed someone to express the spiritual significance. She does it so beautifully, and it's delightfully surprising coming from her.

I'm enjoying the story arc about the celebrity chef. I guess it's a nod at Martha Stewart?
posted by tracicle at 5:10 AM on July 10, 2015

Yes, but with the extra cooking using 'ready' ingredients and weight and accent perhaps a bit of Sandra Lee and Paula Deen to boot.
posted by tilde at 12:53 PM on July 15, 2015