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How Oz Set the Standard for TV Drama
Jaw-dropping plot twists and flawed characters you can’t stop watching? Oz was there first. Take a look at some of the ways the series shocked, provoked and enthralled.
“Oz set the template for what we now know as the HBO drama.”
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Lee Tergeson Sees Horror and Romance in Oz
The actor who played Tobias Beecher recalls the show’s violence, intrigue and fundamental truths. Spoilers follow.
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Dean Winters on the Lessons That Still Ring True
The actor behind Ryan O’Reily discusses the moments that still stand out and working with a stellar ensemble that included his own brother. Spoilers follow.
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Alexa Fogel Talks Casting Oz, The Wire and Other HBO Favorites
The casting director looks back on memorable auditions, and reveals which role was the toughest to fill.
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