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Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

2024 – nowShow2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

Reality
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–82%

A tense, intriguing reality series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E8 "Decision Day" 7.6

Episodes

7.0
6.4

Story

At an Arkansas detention facility, a sheriff implements a radical social experiment to grant men who are incarcerated more agency in this reality series.

Feels like

  • Reality Social Experiment
  • Prison Documentary
  • Human Behavior Study
  • Incarceration Insights
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Social Commentary
  • Unscripted Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Systemic Critique

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Matt Weber, J.C. Begley, Isaac Holub

Everyone

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Facts

April 10, 2024 · January 7, 2026 · Still running

First aired
April 10, 2024
Latest episode
January 7, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Unlocked: A Jail Experiment?"

Questions about Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Unlocked: A Jail Experiment?

Netflix

In the United States, Unlocked: A Jail Experiment streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Unlocked: A Jail Experiment worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Unlocked: A Jail Experiment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.