This is my first review for IMDb, I usually use this site just to see what new movies and shows are coming out. But after seeing all of HBO's later shows leap frog it's first masterpiece I had to say something. Yes this is HBO's FIRST hour long drama, and if it wasn't for this show, many if not all it's later shows would not have existed.The best part of the show is the writing. Each episode starts with inmate Augustus Hill, (Harold Parrineau or "Micheal" from Lost). And focuses on different topics, such as race, law, society, love, etc. He does an amazing job of getting you to think about the lesson being taught. OZ takes place mainly in an experimental unit within the state prison called "Emerald City", managed by Tim Mcmanus. There is no one main story in OZ, (HBO never does that with any of their shows, ain't nobody got time fo dat). Each inmate has their own crimes that they committed, which is described by Hill in satirical form. Murder, torture, dealing t*ts (drugs in prison talk), rape all happen in this show so it's not for anyone with weak stomachs. All of their stories are separate but blend together beautifully. I was addicted after the first episode so check it out. Everyone's got time for game of thrones, make time for the show that MADE IT POSSIBLE!
