Crazy Eyes (Orange Is the New Black)

Tiffany "Crazy Eyes" Doggett is a fictional character in the Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black, portrayed by actress Uzo Aduba. She is one of the central inmates at Litchfield Penitentiary.

Character Overview:

Suzanne Warren, known as "Crazy Eyes" due to her intense gaze and often erratic behavior, is a complex character grappling with mental health issues, including attachment disorders and potentially schizophrenia. She is serving a sentence for kidnapping and stalking a young boy she developed an obsessive infatuation with.

Personality and Behavior:

Suzanne is known for her unpredictable actions and emotional outbursts. She often displays childlike behavior, coupled with moments of profound insight and creativity. Her intense emotions frequently lead to both comedic and tragic situations within the prison. She struggles with social cues and maintaining appropriate boundaries, often misinterpreting gestures and interactions.

Relationships:

Suzanne forms intense attachments to other inmates. Her initial obsession with Piper Chapman becomes a recurring theme in the first season. She later develops other significant relationships with characters like Taystee Jefferson, which highlight her need for connection and belonging, as well as the challenges she faces in maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.

Story Arcs:

Over the course of the series, Suzanne's storyline explores her mental health struggles, her attempts to form connections, and the challenges of navigating prison life with her condition. She participates in various prison activities, often contributing her unique perspectives and creative talents. Her character arc also involves her receiving inconsistent and inadequate mental health care within the prison system.