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“We're also talking a lot in the room about planting seeds that can grow over the course of the season, knowing that people might be watching them in bulk. We'd like to bury some Easter eggs and let people find them, later on.”

Quote by Jenji Kohan

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Jenji Kohan is a celebrated television writer, recognized for her work on hit shows like 'Weeds' and 'Orange Is the New Black'. Born on July 5, 1969, she has made a substantial impact on the television landscape with her distinctive storytelling and character development. more

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