OITNB's Samira Wiley on Poussey plot twist

[@mj20014486]

In the last episode when she smiled at the camera killed me

[@ap4life03]

They gave her a beautiful send off. And the episode when she actually dies was the only one in the show's history that ended in a blackout and didn't do the orange screen. That might be a little thing but it made me die inside. OMG 😭😭

[@lakshmiblackbird1912]

Same. Every time I watch that scene I feel like she's smiling right at me and it makes me cry even more

[@thianydubraskavalero9197]

I used to do the same lol. There is some kind of nice "suffering experience" about this show. It has completly amazed me.

[@arizona5067]

Ugh same

[@iMsOiNsO]

omg don't cry

[@alienovel]

I love that the writers made us grow to love Poussey for 4 seasons and suddenly throw her away at the hands of a CO. It's like they're making us feel like we lost someone we knew and loved similarly to the real life families and friends of the victims of police brutality.

[@TeenaTee1]

+Steven Nicke very true. It sucks but it was definitely will written.

[@smo-kie]

+Steven Nicke agreed! very good writing

[@KevinFalkmrbroadway456]

yeah for real this was like my favorite season of her's and she was one of my favorites sucked she had to go but makes sense why they kill her off she wanted a future and felt she could be a hero and she just couldn't

[@rindajones]

I agree with you and this is a wonderful interview! I don't know why, but I've loved every prisoners in OITNB in the end. Now OITNB is never be a fiction for me. I'm going to miss Poussey in the following seasons.

[@evangelistterezausa.portug5837]

True.

[@Mauchoxen]

I've never cried so hard over a death on tv, ever. Not even with the red wedding. It was just so unexpected and unfair

[@Mauchoxen]

Also i loved the interviewer!

[@allenial.137]

Same.. I was drowning in tears. My family came running into my room frantically asking "whats wrong whats wrong"

[@iMsOiNsO]

omg man I wish it was unexpected for me because It was spoiled for me

[@HChoi-zf8pu]

same it was accidentally spoiled for me that she was going to die but i sobbed my heart out anyway

[@robinlofton655]

Maureen Keegan I didn't even cry this much watching Glenn die from the walking dead. And I was bawling my eyes out watching that too

[@stacym735]

Poussey represented countless young people of color who are fundamentally good human beings with bright futures, but are thrown into the heinous system we call "Corrections" for years, for pissant, petty drug offenses. And many of them *don't* survive it. I think that's why her character was chosen for that fate. And I hope that's a big part of the conversation happening now. Whether or not most of the fans will see beyond a simple reaction of, "I loved her! This show sucks now! Waaaaah!" to grasp the bigger, real-life picture remains to be seen. But I absolutely get why they did it. As a fan of the show, it broke my heart! But it's reality.

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

THHHISSSSS Thank you for this comment. Although her death really broke my heart,

[@erinmaree1987]

Really well put.

[@mrs.blacknewbeauty8107]

so true

[@theedexter1996]

Yes.

[@theedexter1996]

Yes.

[@punsinprogress8999]

She had so much potential in her future, she was gonna get a job and she was going to see the fish in Fiji!😭

[@RAch711baby]

She was going to spend her life near the ocean with her girlfriend

[@excellentviolet590]

As stupid as this sounds I'm booking my anniversary October trip to Fiji because of it and when I see the fish on the floor I will think of P and SoSo.

[@RAch711baby]

Jelly Belly Girl I would do the same

[@misschanandlerbong92]

I think this is why everyone is so devastated by her death, we were imagining her life outside of prison and the places she was going to go and thats all over now

[@evangelistterezausa.portug5837]

i cried so much.when she died.

[@regregreg]

Poussey is like one of the characters that you expect to have a good future outside of prison. REALLY LOVED HER CHARACTER :(

[@Shadowdarkish]

That's why they killed her.

[@sistahgirlangel]

+TheDarkishKnightro for real

[@Shadowdarkish]

Edlyn Miller They want to kill someone who couldn't be a physical threat, someone who was in prison for a non-violent crime, who had a bright future ahead of them and who was a beloved character by pretty much all the fan base.

[@lillyplayz136]

She was so lit

[@genessab]

I don't know what made me cry more, the death scene or the 4th wall break smile in the last shot.

[@virgovillage3926]

Yes that 4th wall break with the smile really made me cry..at first I was like Oh hell no she isn't dead, then I got really pissed off that she was dead, but then when they showed that smile at the end..omg i broke down..even though its TV and its fake and I am looking at her in this video I still feel sad about her character dying.

[@XxTroubleMakersVideosxX]

I was crying for days and so mad

[@Helena-qq7td]

i just simply didn't stop crying in between those scenes either

[@MsTdiniz]

Yes. She was without a doubt, the one with the most purest heart out there and it was painful to see her die like that. I was shocked the entire time, and i will be for a long time. And her smile in the last shot..is something i will never forget.

[@cyberkillerrr]

That smile ripped me apart!

[@devangithanki9386]

Man I love her smile so much! And the ending where she smiles at the camera! 😫😓

[@solomoncasado708]

😢😢😢😢 I know!!!!

[@kleinbecca]

broke my heart... literally!

[@slenderfoxx3797]

I know these last to episodes were emotional roller coasters and then at the end the cart fell right off the track

[@vickyshiku5980]

i broke down after the smile.

[@leighannv1128]

+Vicky Shiku I was sobbing

[@aybanpali]

OITNB just Game of Throne'd us... 😢

[@cultfan5227]

Wow, I watch that one too. Seeing the "walk of shame" was satisfying though.

[@0555pink]

the walk of shame? By who?

[@an.dr.16561]

Ylas thats fuckkkeeeed up man

[@sydandtaytum]

lol good point

[@dwightChase]

and Fast 7nd us

[@WanderlustVisuals]

I bawled my eyes out when she died in the show😭😭😭😭

[@ivorydoll1383]

I swear

[@lblack1961]

Me too. And yelling at the tv, "No! No! No!" :-(

[@XxTroubleMakersVideosxX]

+Linda B yea me too she was my favorite character which also made me very mad and couldn't let that go but I'm fine now

[@amylynnhunt55]

I think a lot of us were really affected by this, the acting on this show is so amazing, I get lost in the show, so it did feel like losing someone you cared very much for. It was heart breaking. Many people binging (sp??) and just weeping at 3 AM!

[@misschanandlerbong92]

Me too! I just finished it tonight and i cried when lolly got sent to psych and i cried harder when poussey dies and then they show bailey i cried and then i told my bf and broke out heavy crying. Over a tv show!!!!

[@minori6215]

Poussey was my favorite character and I had a huge girl crush on her. Even though the last two episodes made me cry, they were so powerful and are probably my favorites because they built onto her character and shed light on those issues.

[@kathrynfield3705]

Same😭

[@asialancaster33]

Same

[@MJ-pi2ci]

just when she was talking about getting that job with judy king and talking about her future with soso she just had to be the one to die 😔😔 why the writers do us like that 😭

[@TheJeenbeen]

Omg... yesssss i was rooting for them..

[@yaniquebell9799]

We should sue... that's a thing now lol

[@captainclaire5529]

The last episode of season 4 OITNB changed my life.

[@senamileseme7250]

How so?

[@therealpenns7313]

Yo fr

[@Pinkie582]

I'm straight but I'd switch all the teams for Samira. She's a beautiful and pure person ❤️

[@bridgieoh9326]

You and so many others. Her pure smile just sucks you in and those eyes... they steal your heart.

[@TeenaTee1]

lol. Meeee tooooo!

[@keonab.stanley2623]

man! I said the same thing... in straight but Samira (or Poussay) could get it!!

[@adrianthraws876]

I'm gay as fuck & I'd marry her 😂 she's gorgeous as fuck.

[@dovestone_]

Same

[@danithesanger7487]

damn and the last words her and soso had was when she mouthed from across the room during the protest right before her death "im sorry baby" and then they smiled at eachother not knowing it was their last time😢😭😢 and tasty didnt get a chance to say goodbye either😭😭😭

[@sadie5351]

Poussey was my favorite character since I was greeted with her. I was bawling when she was killed off. Looking into the story and the message behind this I was deeply moved by this. Taking the world of today and put it out there on full blast to a wide audience is something huge and I'm happy that they conveyed the message out through Poussey. Because she was the perfect person to do this with.

[@mimilloyd8690]

What she said about Eric Garner... so true. But I also feel bad bc Bailey didn't mean it. But Caputo pissed me off,bc I thought he'd tell the whole story and rat out Piscotella (if I spelled that wrong.)But that had to happen for the plot too.

[@mariakafka7686]

For me the caputo thing was the most important issue and got me so fucking mad

[@courtneymichelle5746]

The fact that Bailey did it made me cry more😂😂 i couldnt tbh.

[@chelsieward9378]

yeah Bailey was so sweet and I knew that he didn't mean it, Crazy eyes should've gotten killed off.

[@courtneymichelle5746]

+Chelsie Ward omg no. 😂😭 i couldnt handle that.

[@chelsieward9378]

+Courtney Michelle lol she got on my last and it was just uncalled for. The fuck you going bat shit for

[@stephaniedelorenzo5109]

This was actually a great interview. The interviewer stayed so real to the issues and Samira is exquisite as always.

[@bellenderjones7965]

I was sobbing for like an hour when Poussey died it was heartbreaking. Fantastic television.

[@miagugu410]

Your Pousey is Soso Taystee

[@Camipluss2]

I see what u did there😂😂

[@kenleyl7745]

nice

[@SecoweGaming]

Lol thanks for clearing up some of the tears 😢

[@miagugu410]

Secowe Gaming np m8 ;)

[@charlievelasquez7670]

lmfao 😂😂😂

[@sierramist5792]

aw...she wore orange

[@QwithTomPower]

Think you might get the high five for being the first one to note that...

[@medinalocs4541]

LOL😭

[@minuteman3317]

Man, that was the first thing I thought of watching this. A play on the title. Just over 4 months a bit late, eh..

[@nanamae4520]

Ikr! I was actually surprised the host didn't connect that with OITNB

[@DreamGyrl360]

I love how they gave us her memory of New York. New York will DO that to you, have you all mesmerized and lost in it. I remember when I first visited and when I first moved there. New York was amazing. I loved seeing her happy; it is MY hope, that that was her heaven, that's where she went.

[@oknow9461]

yes it had me in tears like I just lost my best friend the writing is wonderful excellent job on acting

[@DreamGyrl360]

Indeed she's phenomenal. I can't wait to see what else she's capable of, with her naturally pretty self.

[@oknow9461]

Yes really brings her characters to life I've seen all the episodes of Law and Order and she was amazing

[@sydandtaytum]

guess i just dont get it. i love big cities, i am definitely a city girl- moscow, london, paris.....but nyc?/ i CANT STAND nyc.....been there multiple times and every single time the city leaves me exhausted- and not in a good way.

[@JennyLovell]

What a brilliant interviewer alongside a wonderful guest. I love it when an interview can successfully discuss topics deeper than the traditional surface matters. Fantastic job to both.

[@minaction3]

HER AND SOSO WAS GONNA SEE THE FUCKING FISHES IN FIJI SHE WAS GON GET A JOB HOW DARE YOU OH MY LORD

[@beatriceoverton7466]

her response to "what does 'getting it right' mean?" was phenomenal

[@hashtagwha222]

God, she's beautiful. That dress really compliments her skin sooooo well.

[@Pinkie582]

I don't have ANY sympathy for Bailey. I don't care if he didn't mean it or was one of the "good ones." You see how small Poussey is?! She's a nonviolent offender and had everything going for her. Screw Bailey.

[@Croxby1]

True, however when there is danger to your life (Suzanne), its hard to focus. It was an unfortunate event. Bailey, as well as all the rest of the new guards were untrained, ill equipped, and unprepared for this kind of thing. That was the theme since season 3 when the older guards left. These new ones had no clue how to do their job, because that was the most cost effective way. Bailey IS as much of a victim. He now has to deal with the fact that he killed someone. He was only trying to help, and as we saw in his flashbacks, he truly wanted to treat these women as human beings. He was the only one who didn't want to make their lives horrible every waking moment.

[@Pinkie582]

+Croxby1 Realize that you said the threat was Suzanne so why does Poussey end up being the one on the ground with the weight of a grown ass man on top of her? She literally can't be more than 120 lbs. She in no way was a threat to Bailey.

[@Croxby1]

Pinkie582 The threat was Suzanne. Then Poussey came up behind him, and at that point, he doesn't have one prisoner to contend with, but a known violent one, and another unknown one. I'm not saying it was right, or proper, but he was untrained. Just out of highschool. You're not mature enough at that age, with no training to handle those type of situations. He didn't want to hurt anyone, but he sure as hell didn't want to let himself get hurt. He had Poussey pinned, and was trying to deal with that situation, but Suzanne kept attacking him, taking his focus off of Poussey. He thinks Suzanne is being taken care of by another guard, so he starts to deal with Poussey, but Suzanne comes back, hitting him, screaming something that he has no context of. Like i said, he's not the bad guy. If anyone is to blame, its the guards who made Suzanne fight, putting her in that state in the first place.

[@joshifereverlark8605]

I agree, I feel like I should hate Bailey but I can't, it was a clear accident and he was untrained. If I'm going to hate anyone its the guards Humps (Made Suzanne fight) and Piscatella, who turned a peaceful protest into a violent event and told Bailey who clearly didn't have proper experience to take control of Suzanne, when she should have been handled by a stronger guard anyway... I get so mad cause Poussey was just trying to make peace and calm Suzanne down, always a lover not a fighter...

[@princetonxoxomb]

I think he didn't even notice until it was too late cuz Suzanne was beating the shit out of him

[@jahdequartz]

I like this whole interview. not the usual "how awkward are the sex scenes?"

[@QwithTomPower]

Thanks! That's what we go for here!

[@Tod-sc4lm]

When she died I was sad, but when she had smiled at the end, it was a really hard kick to the chest.

[@delicatelyblessed8227]

I cried so hard it was horrible to watch her suffer in silence

[@KellyTheFreeSpiritTV]

I had to watch this just to realize that she is not really dead...

[@williamreap9948]

I'm a 22 year old man, and her character dying was the only movie/TV death that actually effected my mood for like a week. Haha

[@Mm.mm11]

And it did happen on real life now with Georgia Fluid

[@faithlove5970]

Me too

[@randomuserlol5794]

@@Mm.mm11 thts not even how u say HIS name smh 😑

[@videmusart]

I love her smile. She seems like such a genuinely great person, and every interview I see with her makes me feel cheerful. :)

[@MinniMouseLuver143]

Her smile will be the death of me 😩

[@ger5565]

Samira's acting during the death scene was very detailed because it didn't focus on her very much. Other characters got some great acting moments from her death, like CO Bayley, Taystee, Suzanne, Soso. But Poussey's flashback scenes with Samira were so joyful and fun and I still tear up just thinking of her great big smile at the end of the episode.

[@talkthruthenight2299]

Wow, such a great interview. Interviewer, interviewee, that was impressive. I can't wait to see what Ms. Wiley has in store for us. Helen Mirren said (I'm paraphrasing here) that some characters shape you and scar you into the person you are. You can be proud of Poussey, Ms. Wiley. You created something of beauty, that will inspire powerful change. It will be difficult to let go, but you'll always carry her within you.

[@yolandawilliams5981]

I liked Poussey. I liked the fact that she could speak a foreign language ( German) so well and like me she was black.

[@babyjki444]

she is so dreamy wow.

[@hads5279]

Finished season 4 last night, cried LOUD and HARD and went to bed and to class today with a heavy weight on my chest that I could not shake.

[@afhudson0105]

I cried so effing hard when P died. Then again at the end of (I think) second to last episode when Poussey looks at the camera and smiles. Ugh, it hurts so bad.

[@bennybeck]

After seeing it last night I really felt like somebody actually died I was so engaged and shocked to what was going on , the feels were real

[@KilluaNana]

That specific scene struck home because my brother was suffocated by a cop pinning his knee into his back to the point where he couldn't breathe and wasn't breathing but thankfully they got him to a hospital and brought him back home safely and to see poussey die on the show broke my heart not only because she was my favorite but because of what had happened to my brother

[@kakaeyoka6395]

Honestly her death broke me, this is art imitating life

[@skipp10467]

I cried for a good 20 minutes. The writers were effective in killing someone unexpected and would have the most impact. I love Poussey so much, because I related to her. She'll be missed.

[@desp0inak]

That's exactly why jenji "killed " pussey. In my opinion p's death was so significant because we got to see her grow inside the prison we loved her so when she died we got to feel how it's like losing a person in such an unfair way. That simple moment impacted all of us, it raised awareness on how black people are treated. I think we all kinda related. I'm so proud of oitnb producers not only because they created such an amazing show, but also because they wanted to leave a mark on society and that is remarkable. #rippussey #blacklivesmatter

[@flaurprod]

20 minutes? try 15 episodes. snsnsn💀

[@jihcel]

lol im on the e7 of season 5 and everytime they mention p im bawling😭

[@snuff2023]

Samira has the most beautiful face I have ever seen. her eyes and smile are just amazing.

[@JasonX00]

I know. She is absolutely adorable.

[@kevaughncampbell7343]

she is so eloquent I love her

[@ShinyJackson]

This questions were so well done. Good job

[@QwithTomPower]

A lot of big OITNB fans on the q squad...

[@Lobstrique]

crying like a little bitch just remembering the finale. it was so profoundly deep and striking. and I absolutely agree with what Samira said - it wouldn't be nearly as heart-tearing if it wasn't Poussey. great interview, thank you so much

[@nandinibadal6282]

I cried like 5 times that episode and cried all through the season. Poussey was my favorite person on the show and she still is.

[@MontreBible]

i cried so hard when she died.

[@leahchandler1166]

Same :(

[@josephineboadiwaa-mintah4494]

I cried for like 2 days

[@ohtwonine]

Thank you a real interview acknowledged my grief for poussey. Flew through the series in the first week and was like now when are we going to talk about this!! Favourite character was hopeful for the cop/guard too and this was just heartbreaking! I'm stoked Cbc got this interview and so quick! I've been rejecting that what I saw actually happened too but haven't been left with much to ponder after watching the end of season 4 because they didn't leave much room to stray from Poussey's passing. Even if people stop watching the show there's still so many elements to season 4 that percolates ideas of activism and I want to say civil rights ?which seems difficult to accomplish in films let alone a tv series. I saw so much relativity in the cafeteria scene where there was no one to remove the body. Like mourning people are challenged with accepting death and react differently augh I was furious but that was so powerful how it made me feel this upset like it was affective in that way.

[@Sandyy799]

What a sweet interview. It's so special to see her missing her character and it makes me feel happy that poussey will always have a place in our hearts. Don't forget the real issues in the world and stay grounded everyone

[@mipoorboy1478]

She is so beautiful!!! I love her character on and off screen. What an amazing person and actor!!! Any tv show would be stupid to not snatch her up right away!! I can't wait to follow her career and see her next move!!! How lucky are we to have experienced this with her!!

[@markalocasesjr8181]

The people in the comments sound stupid tbh, if they killed off someone the audience hated the impact after the death wouldn't have been crucial enough to justify the events of the last episode. That episode was the most amazing in OITNB, Poussey's death was supposed to ignite a revolt against the CO's. It works.

[@markalocasesjr8181]

Also, I'd the put Taystee in a chock hold do you really feel she'd be dead?? Poussey was tiny lmao

[@JLMac322]

What a well-spoken and intelligent person, not to mention gorgeous and a great actress! And I've got to give props to the interviewer; those we're some good questions and she conducted the interview fabulously.

[@Thunda1986]

that smile at the end was heart breaking for me

[@thatswhatshesays]

I just watched the episode, less than a week after Philando Castile's death, my home (Dallas) policemen shot down, and a death in the family. And I've held it together up till now, but after wracking sobs for the last hour, I came on youtube for some therapy. Poussey was my favorite, and it made all of those other deaths so real for me. I am gutted. Respect to their families and loved ones.

[@daniellekoula9433]

i cried soo much!! i loved her personality she always brought light to dark situations i cried my eyes out when tastey was crying too i feel like i really felt her 😢😢

[@Nucleartwinkie56]

I love the song choice for the scene when she smiled in the camera. Beyond perfect.

[@noonacakes]

They better make up for poussey by BRING BACK BENNET AND EXPLAIN WHY TF HE LEFT DAYA ! I NEED FUCKING ANSWERS.

[@chelseagrace4329]

I know right! It's driving me insane not knowing!

[@hashtagwha222]

OR.... OR MAYBE SHE'S JUST IN A COMA! They didn't properly pronounce her dead, they didn't check vitals or anything! I know it's a show, but still! MAYBE?!

[@ELDudero10]

I want Stella back tbh don't know what it was but she brought some feels. I'm a guy too :/

[@theedexter1996]

HELL YEA! I'm so pissed at him! he better come back to make everything right!

[@electraheart7745]

+ELDudero 10 she was there a little bit for season 4

[@917ekay]

Great interview. I recently started watching the show, all the seasons leading up to the season 4. I haven't been this upset about a character dying in years!!! My heart broke in 1000 pieces. Of course, every character had something to bring but Poussey was extraordinary. Samira, much success in your future endeavors.

[@marike1100]

I hated the "plot twist" of OITNB. It's an excellent show, I don't agree at all with the plot choices for the end of this season. She's one of the best characters on the show, by far. OITNB just got a whole lot less interesting.

[@JTZFX]

I wouldn't say that. I think what keeps it interesting is the changes that characters go through. Take Dogget for example. We started of hating her. Or at least I did, and now we almost feel bad for her, but at the same time proud of her because she's in control now. She's changed so much and made herself better. That's what does it for me. I loved Poussey, by far my favourite character, but I think it's worth a character dying to shine a light on a real life issue as well. Plus, Lolly is in some deep shit, that'll be interesting. Also, MARIA, holy balls because she just grew some. And hey, maybe next season we'll finally get Claudette back, if the actress is feeling well enough.

[@mrsk619]

which one is claudette? i dont remember her and i have seen all 4 seasons

[@JTZFX]

Mrs K Claudette was Chapman's first cell mate. French African woman. Seemed real hateful but gave ended up in max for Chapman.

[@aliyaanne8836]

TRUE

[@silverwoodmeadows9877]

She was leaving soon anyway

[@Thelastusernameavailable]

Watched the episode last nite..... And like so many other fans, im devastated. For the loss of her character. I really appreciate this interview and hearing this conversation . Thank you. Samira brought so much to her character

[@Croxby1]

She was my absolute favorite character, but i can't wait to see what she does now. I hope she gets all kinds of amazing jobs because of her stint on OITNB. Possibly a good leading role, and hopefully where she gets to play a lesbian. The only reason i say that last part, is because she was able to play her role, without needing to constantly remind everyone that she was into women. It was underplayed, and really no different than a straight relationship. I think the next step is to have a leading role with a gay character, and simply not make a big deal of it. Just allow it to be a normal relationship that also happens to have same sex partners.

[@chuck21222]

Absolutely love the show and so sorry to see your character is now gone. Awesome interview, and I can't wait until I see you in your next project. Love you Samira, you are an awesome actor.

[@EmmyElle.]

Seriously heartbroken. I love her so much!

[@oliviahasavoice]

I really respect this interview. The questions asked were poignant, thought provoking, and well put. Really enjoyed this!!

[@TheJeenbeen]

u know it took me a month to be able to watch season 4. and I was really good at not paying attention to the spoilers. so i had no clue who was going to die. and I was really shocked it was poussy i was deeply sadden of her death. it was a bitter sweet goodbye. ps. I thought it would be Nikki thank god. I love her

[@jenniferle8294]

Great interview. Samira was an amazing actress on the show and I love her for speaking intelligently and honestly about what the show is trying to accomplish.

[@milkyshakes]

i cant focus on what's she's saying she's too damn cute

[@sipystrokijay3404]

evoking so many feelings in a single scene being one character is makes you a stronger actor and the producers and all the crew did an excelent job

[@Whoisaph]

Her smile at the end :(

[@HealthySelfNThrive]

i love Samira what an incredible actress! i cried like a baby when i saw the end scene. kept screaming 'NOOO they didn't' and her contagious smile at the end killed me 😢 -excellent interview

[@mady9086]

I'm going to miss her so much next season and farther on

[@EmaAtwell]

this was such a good interview! Not only because its the first interview i saw with samira where she actually talks about this but also the questions, the interviewer. So interesting. I wish this was like an hour long lol.

[@marisolestrada426]

cried so much in the last episode, Washington was def one of my fav characters.....legit balled on the last smile of hers! (gotta remind myself shes still alive in the real world lol)

[@chiarapagano8559]

I cried during the whole interview. Poussey Washington was my fav character since season 1, she was so cute and intelligent, I always loved her. Thank you Samira Wiley for giving us 4 amazing years of this beautiful woman, also thank you for explaining us why this happened, now I understand even if I am not American! This violence in America and in the rest of the world needs to stop!!!!!!!!!!!! you are a fantastic actor, I love you!

[@idontknow433]

As a viewers point of view these last two episodes are the best in the entire show. Any show. Just because of how instant it was and how this entire season she was focusing on her future with soso when she was to get out. It was really amazing how they make Bailey kill of poussey and give us mixed feelings like "I can't believe HE killed her" or "he didn't know what he was doing" it goes to show how powerful television (or in this case Netflix...) can be when it comes to get their point across.

[@EllaSketches]

ive never cried so much in one scene of a tv show, it was so beautifully done and so delicate exactly how i felt when she described how the fans felt, i was angry and extremely sad

[@MerynCadell]

To some degree Samira must be thinking, " jeezuz, Canada!" We really do ask a lot of all of our artists (whichever part of the creative process they're in), in terms of being conscious, aware individuals. I'm glad we're like that, but it can be a bit of an adjustment for an American! ... I just finished the season last night, and was slayed.

[@opinionatom7301]

She is amazing. So articulate and gorgeous.

[@evalynn1863]

Honestly, I'm probably not going to watch OITNB anymore because of this. I'm all for statements, but I absolutely hate when shows and movies build up characters and make you love them as much as you possible can and then slaughter them. I wasn't stoked about the series after season three and I wasn't sitting on the edge of my seat for season 4 and this did it for me. How hard would it have been to have one success story in OITNB? To show that a woman, especially a black woman, can get her life back together after doing time. That would've made a statement too. A positive statement. Which is what this world needs more of. They could've used a different character and the statement they made would've been just as impactful and then they could've made a positive statement on top of that but nah, just kill off arguably the most loved character of the series. I'm tired of this shit. I'm so fucking tired of my favorite LGBT characters getting killed on the shows I watch.

[@foreveralo17]

+openbeats832 op isn't talking about other black people. He or she is talking about having the most loved character killed just as she was making plans for when she got out of prison

[@evalynn1863]

***** Yes, there are other black LGBT female characters on the show that could go on to live successful lives, but they built Poussey up. They showed her light at the end of the tunnel, they showed her having a real shot at a normal, successful life after getting out and then they killed her and that's what pisses me off. They give you hope for these characters that they make you fall in love with and then they slaughter them.

[@TomAndJerry87]

That was the point. This kind of shit happens in real life, where good people who have people who love them and care about them and futures to look forward too are killed for no real reason. You can be pissed about it all you want, but the point was to make a very large impact on the audience and the writing and acting has clearly done it's job well.

[@evalynn1863]

TomAndJerry87 Exactly. This shit happens in real life everyday. This shit is on our TVs everyday. People watch shows and movies to escape reality. Which is why this pisses me off. Because they spent so much time developing her character, showing her characters future just to rip it away. I was already fading away from this and this season actually got me more interested until that shit happened. That was the last straw. Same thing happened for me with Supernatural. I have not loved that show the way I did before they slaughtered the only openly gay female character who happened to be my favorite. The only thing it does is piss me off and make me stop supporting the show because I have enough of my people killed in real life, I don't want them killed in the shows I watch too. The only impact it's made on a lot of people is piss them off so they stop supporting the show.

[@TomAndJerry87]

I don't really think the writers care about pissing a few people off. You can never make everyone happy, and OITNB has always tried to portray real life issues. The ending was harsh and mean because it was supposed to be harsh and mean. We don't agree at all lol.

[@tayminm]

When I'm sad I watch TV and I was going through a big break down so I turned on OITNB cause it generally makes me happier AND THEN THIS HAPPENED SO I HAD NEVER CRIED MORE

[@teralashun8656]

She is such a great actress. What made it so sad was that I was hoping Bailey would do CPR on her and that Poussey was in jail for weed and not outstanding American policy on weed was different from Germany which is where she basically grew up. She had so much potential and love that yes, it made me so angry and sad that she died.

[@quinn4064]

Great interview! Good questions and connection to society.

[@hipatiadealejandria2452]

Inteligent and interesting woman

[@janaesiacathcart6312]

This was a really great interview to watch! I don't know why, but the questions that she asked were the questions I wanted answers to and I enjoyed Samira's answers and responses as well! Excuse me while I go grieve the loss of an amazing character. :(

[@ericap5096]

AS YOU CAN SEE WE ARE BOTH QUALIFIED CHEFS BY OUR CHEF HATS

[@molliehicks3078]

This host gave the best interview I've seen with Samira yet. Really great questions - cool to hear Samira's answers.

[@abbymakara566]

My favorite part in the whole show is when everyone gangs up on the ceos and Daya being so badass made my day 😢😱😨😷

[@BOLDCORSICANFLAME]

Love her as an actress and as a person. The scene when she dies was very shocking. Wishing to see her again on the screen. Bravo!

[@Chanoine12]

So you want people to talk about it? It got tears in my eyes and a ball in my throat. Poussey was one of my favorite character because she's a sweet girl, calm, reflected, peaceful and full of love for life and the future. Seeing her die like that was painful but not one second I did think that she's black. Because it doesn't matter to me, she was a beautiful human, it's about that, humanity and not skin color (only stupid people make skin color a thing - it's just as stupid as having people with blue eyes hating people with brown eyes and talk about it all the time. Just like it's eyes, it's skin)

[@strawberries1186]

I respect the writers of this show so much for bringing such a big problem closer to people. You see the news and it's so often that you tune it out or you just can't relate. Things become statistics and you don't know the people who make up statistics. Either you do and it's a harsh reality or you don't and you assume you never will. The writers gave us this blatant truth and did to a beloved character. We love Poussey, we've related to her and seen her struggles and her potential and then it's shattered and it's so beautiful and sad and angering and true.

[@behindyou2025]

I start hate and love every characters in Orange, they really make me notice that this criminals are human too. They all made mistakes, just chose the wrong choices or be in the wrong places.

[@jessecouchie101]

Awesome interview! Samira Wiley blows me away

[@flyonthewall0404]

I absolutely loved Poussey ..

[@lauriegwin]

Excellent interview, Samira. You were intelligent and articulate. I will miss Poussey and her gang but I am happy that you are moving on to other things. Love you!

[@leilanycorales9391]

This is all piscatella’s fault 😪 if he would have just quit, the protest would have never happened and my favorite character would still be alive

[@goldie.gabagool]

Everyone is sad she died on the show... I am too. But now it has opened my eyes even more and saddens me that this has been some what of an omen for even more murders at the hand of police onto innocent black lives! so sad. and now it will forever be iconic and show how real of an issue it is.

[@AquaMaria24]

She's not really "dead" in the show ''me thinking positive'

[@sherylyaseen6719]

I'm crying right now for the 10th time today after watching that. In the last 2.5 hours.