oz be set in oswald state correctional facility . it tell the story of confrontation and cruelty and violence and hate and survival at any cost . in a place like oz and you have to have eye in the back of your head . this completely original and intelligent and compelling drama tell of how warped life become as soon a you step through the gate of emerald city . what be suppose to be a state of art correctional facility be in fact far from be such . the show bring to light some of the many flaw in the prison system and the underestimating of the humanity that cold hard killer be capable of still retain and and the one true fact represent the prisoner be the one who control the prison . this magnificent and somewhat surreal show teach about the importance of every life and help give an understanding to the reason that most of the prisoner be there . this show may seem shock at first but to truly tell it like it be and such a thing be necessary . oz be a great depiction of hell on earth and how such a place teach you some of the most important lesson you will ever learn .