The premise alone is appealing enough, and the seven seasons are proof enough. The show prides itself on contributing to the larger discussion of prison reform in the United States. But how much of the events in each season are doctored if any? The show was conjured up by Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who stated that he wanted to bring "innocent participants into the system to provide first-hand unbiased intelligence." What came out of the series was an earnest exploration of the incarceration process and the various methods inmates use to cope with being in jail.

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