{"id":383931,"date":"2023-08-09T22:18:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-happy-jail-2019\/"},"modified":"2024-03-04T21:32:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T03:32:37","slug":"shows-like-happy-jail-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-happy-jail-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Happy Jail (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 261 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Philippine jail known for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict, sparking controversy and criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Shows Most Like Happy Jail (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3410 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Imagine being in jail. Now imagine living in a foreign country. Scary? Paul Connelly takes you inside these jails. He shows what living conditions are for the inmates, as well as the guards. You’ll never look at prison the same.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Raphael Rowe, Paul Connelly, Robin
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5 seasons, 19 episodes, 47.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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First and Last (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 465 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Cameras enter Georgia’s Gwinnett County Jail to document the first days of its newest inmates and the final days of those about to be released.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Shantee G., Alex R., Velma S.
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1 season, 6 episodes, 40.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Jailbirds (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1273 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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At the Sacramento County Jail, incarcerated women fight the power and one another as they try to make the best of life – and love – on the inside.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Gaylon Beason, Taylor Coatney, Andrea Gunderson, Sgt. Hernandez
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1 season, 6 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Trial by Media (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3354 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In our modern media landscape where real courtroom dramas have increasingly been transformed into a form of entertainment, this series reflects on some of the most dramatic and memorable trials in recent history.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Al Sharpton, Curtis Sliwa, Patti Blagojevich, Kadiatou Diallo
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1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Girls Incarcerated: Young and Locked Up (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.3 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 1173 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A documentary show about troubled girls who are are juvenile delinquents in Madison Juvenile Center<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Reality-TV, Talk-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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In 2019, Netflix introduced viewers to a unique documentary series that shed light on an unusual subject: the lives of inmates and staff at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC) in the Philippines. This facility gained international fame in 2007 for a viral video showing its inmates performing the “Thriller” dance. The series, titled “Happy Jail,” explores the complexities of life within the walls of CPDRC, delving into the stories of those who live and work there. Over five episodes, it offers a glimpse into a place where joy, sadness, hope, and despair coexist.<\/p>\n

The Backstory<\/h2>\n

Before diving into the series itself, it’s essential to understand the backdrop against which “Happy Jail” is set. The CPDRC isn’t your typical correctional facility. It’s known for its dancing inmates, a rehabilitation program that involves choreographed dance routines. This approach to inmate management and rehabilitation caught the world’s attention, leading to numerous media appearances and millions of views on YouTube.<\/p>\n

However, “Happy Jail” doesn’t just focus on the dancing. It takes a deeper look into the daily lives of the inmates and the operational challenges faced by the jail’s administration. This approach provides a more nuanced view of the institution and the people within it.<\/p>\n

A Closer Look at the Series<\/h2>\n

The Characters<\/h3>\n

One of the strengths of “Happy Jail” is its ability to humanize the inmates and staff. Through interviews and day-to-day footage, viewers get to know several key figures:<\/p>\n