Unlocked: A Jail Experiment

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Ended on April 10, 2024
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Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Apr 10, 2024 Shanks and Shakedowns
E2 Apr 10, 2024 Day 1
E3 Apr 10, 2024 The Ogs Take Control
E4 Apr 10, 2024 Pod Daddy
E5 Apr 10, 2024 Fire & Hooch
E6 Apr 10, 2024 The Vote
E7 Apr 10, 2024 New Blood
E8 Apr 10, 2024 Decision Day
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"Unlocked: A Jail Experiment" tests a radical idea: can inmates successfully govern themselves? In a bold social experiment at an Arkansas detention facility, Sheriff Eric Higgins unlocks the cell doors for 46 detainees, removing deputies from the unit to see if the men can create a better community. The series documents the raw and unpredictable results as they navigate newfound freedom and responsibility. Power struggles quickly emerge, with some trying to establish order while others exploit the lack of authority. Viewers witness the intense conflicts and surprising moments of cooperation as the group attempts to build a functional society from behind bars. This compelling series offers a unique look at human nature and the justice system; season 1 ended on April 10, 2024 sign up for a reminder.
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Unlocked: A Jail Experiment is a reality TV series on Netflix that takes viewers inside the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility in Arkansas. The show explores what happens when inmates are given more freedom and responsibilities than usual, as part of an experiment to see if trust can change jail culture. Cameras follow both prisoners and staff as they navigate new rules, face personal challenges, and deal with conflicts that arise from this unique approach. The series highlights issues like rehabilitation, respect, and second chances while showing real-life stories behind bars. Unlocked: A Jail Experiment offers a raw look at how people react when old routines are broken. Season 1 ended on April 10, 2024; sign up for a reminder to catch future episodes or updates about the show’s next season.
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Network:
Netflix
Seasons:
1
Years:
2024 - 2024
Genre:
Reality, Documentary, Crime
Country:
United States
Language:
English
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