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.
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 still being an ass, Rebadow’s relationship with God, Alvarez and Father Ray’s relationship, the way the riot started, Said’s moment in the sun, Vahue and Dobbins, The Warden and Devlin, and McManus and Said. We also discuss our MVPs for the first season. Leave an email at ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @TheScarfinger, @Rashanii
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: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii Become a Patron at http://www.Patreon.com/singlesimulcast Donate to the show at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscast
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 at ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 Evil. Leave an email at ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 Gravity Leave an email at ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ReturnToOswald, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ReturnToOswald, @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
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 ReturnToOswald@gmail.com Twitter: @ThatCoolBlkNerd, @ReturnToOswald, @Scarfinger, @Rashanii
