oz and be the first original television show that hbo put onto it channel ( in the 1 hour forma ) and it remain to this day the very best . the story be simple . oz be a surreal look into the life of high maximum security prisoner at oswald and primarily focus on em city . now there be many thing to compliment this show on from the writing ( which in my opinion be the best on television when this show air ) and direct ( top notch ) and act ( best of the best ) and and the character . this show just literally blew my sock off . this show be a critically acclaim gem until the soprano bow and after that critic be salivate over that epic tale of trust and family to notice this compelling drama . oz to me be a good show than sopranos overall and it a shame that i never win any major emmy . equal or kudos to all who be involve in this magnificent and gut wrenching and show . kudos .