<Li> Maria Dizzia as Polly Harper </Li> <Li> Ian Paola as Yadriel </Li> <P> On June 27, 2013, prior to the series premiere, Netflix renewed the show for a second season consisting of 13 episodes . Jenji Kohan stated that the story for the second season would focus less on Piper Chapman and more in the cast as a whole . For the second season, Uzo Aduba, Taryn Manning, Danielle Brooks, and Natasha Lyonne were promoted to series regulars . Laura Prepon did not return as a series regular for a second season because of scheduling conflicts . In July, it was announced that Lorraine Toussaint had joined the cast in a recurring role . Toussaint said of the role: "Jenji has written one of the more complex characters I've ever played, and probably one of the more difficult characters I've played . I think it'll be interesting seeing how this character is received, because Jenji has written a character that plays and enjoys the game, and is incredibly engaging and draws people into her, into the big game and has, I have a great deal of fun ." It was revealed that Lori Petty would have a guest role . In February 2014, Netflix revealed that the season was to be released on June 6, 2014 . </P> <P> The second season received critical acclaim . Rotten Tomatoes gave a rating of 98%, with an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 based on 42 reviews . The site's critical consensus reads: "With a talented ensemble cast bringing life to a fresh round of serial drama, Orange Is the New Black's sophomore season lives up to its predecessor's standard for female - led television excellence . Metacritic gave the second season a score of 89 out of 100 based on 31 critics, indicating "universal acclaim ." David Wiegland of the San Francisco Chronicle gave the season a positive review, calling the first six episodes "not only as great as the first season, but arguably better ." </P>

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