Oz
HBO's violent men-behind-bars drama is an addictive, testosterone-driven soap opera for guys. The eight episodes of the first season set the style for the show: a massive cast of a vivid characters on both sides of the bars, four or five stories unleashed at a breakneck pace and framed by angry, oddball introductions, and a soaring casualty rate. Created by Homicide producer Tom Fontana, this drama quickly earned its rightful reputation as the most brutal show on TV. It's simple chemistry: combine volatile ingredients in a confined space, shut tight, and shake.
Key facts
- Premiered:
- 1997-07-12
- Years:
- 1997–2003
- Status:
- Ended
- Network:
- HBO
- Genres:
- Drama, Crime
- Runtime:
- 60 min
- Language:
- English
- Top cast:
- Ernie Hudson, Terry Kinney, Harold Perrineau, Rita Moreno, J.K. Simmons, Lee Tergesen
- TVMaze rating:
- 8.7/10
- Bynge Score:
- 8.3/10