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In the United States, Jail streams on fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and REELZ+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 13 other countries.
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Shot on location in cities across the US, Jail follows prison inmates from their initial booking through their first moments behind bars. Each episode captures the harsh and sometimes humorous reality of what happens to criminals after they're caught.
Raw Documentary StylePrison Reality TVHumanizing CriminalsUnfiltered DialogueSocial RealismBleak yet FascinatingProcedural ObservationDark Humor ElementsSystemic Critique
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Is Jail worth watching?
41
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6.8).
Is Jail okay for kids?
TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery
Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
How long does it take to watch Jail?
46 h
About 46 hours: 91 episodes in 6 seasons of about 30 minutes each.
Can I half-watch Jail?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is Jail plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.