Every new inmate's arrival is punctuated by a grainy, desaturated flashback detailing the crime that landed them in Oz.
The series is set in the fictional , nicknamed "Oz." Most of the action takes place in "Emerald City" (Em City) , an experimental unit designed by unit manager Tim McManus (Terry Kinney). Unlike the rest of the prison, Em City features glass-walled cells and increased inmate freedom, intended to foster rehabilitation through responsibility and group interaction. Narrative Structure & Themes Oz (1997–2003)
The prison is a microcosm of warring social and racial factions, each competing for control over the drug trade (the "tits") and basic survival. J. D. Williams Every new inmate's arrival is punctuated by a