Oz (1997)
Inmates navigate a brutal, experimental prison unit where rival groups fight for survival and dominance.
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.
How intense is Oz?
Oz is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Oz feels like
- Tone
- grittybleaksuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Oz
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Oz for you?
Is Oz scary?
Only a little. Oz has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Oz gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Oz sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Oz OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Oz?
Episodes run about 1h.
Where can I stream Oz?
Oz is streaming on Max.
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