20 Flawless TV Character Arcs

20. Tasha "Tasty" Jefferson - Orange Is The New Black

Orange is the New Black was all about growth, as the women it depicted wrestled with the prison system, their pasts and their reputations. Red, Nicky, Crazy Eyes and so many more were granted wonderful and often tragic arcs, but it was Tasty who separated herself from the pack to become the show's most compelling figure.

Introduced as a fierce ball of energy always on-hand to deliver some witty comic relief with best friend Poussey Washington, Tasha Jefferson was always strong and capable, but with Poussey's murder at the hands of an inexperienced guard, she was forced to transform into an activist whilst grief consumed her.

Desperate for change, tired of the racism and corruption that surrounded her, Tasty became a leading figure in season five's riot arc, and given more jail time because of it was finally able to find some slither of peace. It was bleak at times, but Tasty's journey was ultimately one of reliance and hope against the odds.