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Season 1 – Happy Jail

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The Philippine jail known for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of a former convict, sparking controversy and criticism.
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Joel Keller Decider 08/15/2019
Happy Jail is a behind-the-scenes look at a place that 58 million people saw on YouTube but no one really knew anything about. And just because inmates dance, doesn't mean they're all happy. Go to Full Review Elena Nicolaou Refinery29 08/15/2019
Ultimately, Happy Jail makes for a good a companion piece to the long-running Netflix original series Orange Is the New Black. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/25/2020 If you are at all , Filipino or care about someone Filipino, or know someone in jail or work in a jail, or if you have any sense of justice/injustice, you need to watch this See more 08/16/2019 Let me very brief yet informative. Hands down one of the best docu-series ive ever seen! The dance performance at the end was astonishing and the whole ride with the inmates actually taught about how prison systems differ TREMENDOUSLY from the other countries such as the U.S. ultimately, if you dont like feeling a since since of dread or sympathy, this isnt for you. If you ready too feel personalized with this show, buckle up and get ready too spend some quality time in Cebu!(If im remembering the name correctly) See more Read all reviews
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Michele Josue

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 14, 2019 A Happy Jail for Happy Inmates The inmates at a Philippine jail make a world-famous viral dance video, but controversy erupts when former inmate Marco Toral is placed in charge. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 14, 2019 Everybody Needs a Second Chance Toral takes the law into his own hands when his TV is stolen; an infamous drug gang leader arrives in the jail, leading to fears for his safety. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 14, 2019 I Dream As the jail's population swells and critics charge that drugs are traded within its walls, Toral cracks down; inmates prepare for family visitation. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 14, 2019 A Free Man The bold escape of an inmate during family visitation causes a media firestorm and political backlash, leaving Toral fearful that he will lose his job. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 14, 2019 No Dance Killing, Man After a pair of forced resignations, unwelcome changes come to the jail -- including a beloved program's cancellation. Details

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Happy Jail — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Michele Josue
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 14, 2019
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