Return to Oswald is a Black-led, episode-by-episode deep dive into HBO’s groundbreaking prison drama Oz. Each week, we break down an episode, unpacking plot twists, power struggles, racial dynamics, and unforgettable characters. With sharp analysis, humor, and real conversation, we explore themes like incarceration, race, and masculinity while revisiting the chaos and cultural impact of Emerald City. Funny, thoughtful, and unapologetically Black.
Latest episodes
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1 h 46
A Game of Checkers
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss the season 1 finale. We talk about the change in Beecher, Wellesley and Ross, McManus…
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2 h 22
Exeunt Omnes
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we close this series with a discussion of episode 8 of season 6: Exeunt Omnes.Twitter: @ThatCoolB…
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1 h 03
Junkyard Dawgs
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 7 of season 6: Junkyard Dawgs.Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Sca…
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1 h 58
4Giveness/A Day in the Death
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of season 6:4Giveness and A Day in the Death.Leave an email at Return…
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1 h 47
Sonata da Oz/A Failure to Communicate
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 3 and 4 of season 6: Sonata da Oz and A Failure to Communicate.Leave an email…
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1 h 50
Dead Man Talking/See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 1 and 2 of season 6: Dead Man Talking and See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No…
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1 h 30
Good Intentions/Impotence
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episodes 7 & 8 of season 5: Good Intentions, and Impotence.Leave an email at ReturnToO…
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1 h 28
Variety
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 6 of season 5: Variety.Leave an email at [email protected]: @Tha…
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1 h 48
Wheel of Fortune
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 5 of season 5: Wheel of Fortune.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 48
Next Stop: Valhalla
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 4 of season 5: Next Stop: Valhalla.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 48
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 3 of season 5: Dream a Little Dream of Me.Leave an email at ReturnToOswald@gma…
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1 h 26
The Laws of Gravity
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 2 of season 5: The Laws of GravityLeave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 00
Visitation
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 1 of season 5: Visitation.Leave an email at [email protected]: @…
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1 h 44
Famous Last Words
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 16 of Season 4: Famous Last Words.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 19
Even the Score
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 15 of Season 4: Even the Score.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 33
Orpheus Descending
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 14 of Season 4: Orpheus Descending.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 32
Blizzard of '01
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 13 of Season 4: Blizzard of ‘01.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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2 h 00
Cuts Like a Knife
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss episode 12 of Season 4: Cuts Like a Knife.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 05
Revenge is Sweet
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss Episode 11 of Season 4, Revenge is Sweet.Leave an email at [email protected]…
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1 h 33
Conversions
Welcome to Return to Oswald, the recap of HBO's iconic series Oz. In this episode, we discuss Episode 10 of Season 4, Conversions. Leave an email at [email protected]…