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TV-MA1997–20036 seasonsTom Fontana
IMDb 8.7
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"Life's not a word. It's a sentence."

The daily lives of prisoners in Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison where ingroups - Muslims, Latinos, Italians, Aryans - stick close to their mutual friends and terrorize their mutual enemies.

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PrisonExperimentDystopiaRevengeBetrayalRacismDrugsInmateCatholicismAryan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oz (1997) about?

The daily lives of prisoners in Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison where ingroups - Muslims, Latinos, Italians, Aryans - stick close to their mutual friends and terrorize their mutual enemies.

Who stars in Oz?

Oz stars Lee Tergesen (Tobias Beecher), Harold Perrineau (Augustus Hill), Dean Winters (Ryan O'Reily), Eamonn Walker (Kareem Saïd), Ernie Hudson (Leo Glynn). The series was created by Tom Fontana.

How many seasons does Oz have?

Oz has 6 seasons. There are 56 episodes in total.

Is Oz worth watching?

Oz holds an IMDb rating of 8.7/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Oz?

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