The show's "binge-worthy" quality was cited as a major reason for Amazon's interest.

Stanley also felt the second season was "binge-worthy" upon viewing the preview.

Stanley praises the series saying "It's not clear exactly why this bleak series is so exhilarating and binge-worthy."

The subscription service's decision to flout network scheduling tradition and release "House of Cards" in one binge-worthy dump represents a nod to shifting viewing habits.

Melanie Haupt of The Austin Chronicle stated that the band, "working on an epic, operatic canvas, hide the spinach of existential angst into sweetly binge-worthy dance pop".

And with an astonishingly fine cast that includes Lea DeLaria, Laura Prepon and Kate Mulgrew, "Orange is the New Black" is indeed binge-worthy right out of the box.