Initially, Fig and Caputo were polar opposites within the Litchfield hierarchy. Fig was the cold, calculating bureaucrat who embezzled prison funds to finance her husband’s political career, while Caputo was the "good guy" warden who ostensibly cared about the inmates but was frequently compromised by his own ego and the crushing weight of the corporate system. Their early interactions were toxic; for many viewers, the lowest point was the season two finale where Caputo blackmailed Fig into a sexual act after discovering her fraud. This moment established a foundation of resentment and power imbalance that made their eventual romance all the more surprising.
The pair's bond solidified during the later seasons as they navigated the takeover of the prison by the private corporation MCC.
So next time you see a bag of Caputo flour or a basket of fresh figs, don’t walk by. They’re not trendy. They’re timeless—and together, they’re a quiet power couple of the kitchen.