Happy Jail (2019)

Season 1

The jail in the Philippines made famous for a viral Michael Jackson dance video comes under the management of an ex-convict which causes some controversy

Released Aug. 14, 2019 Episode 34 min 17+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.reference-to-michael-jackson, imdb.dance, imdb.social-documentary, imdb.jail, imdb.prison, imdb.prisoner + 2 more, imdb.inmate, imdb.dancing

Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

Network: Netflix

Country: United States
Languages: English, Portuguese

IMDb

6.9

/293/

Trakt

/33/

TMDb

/6/

Tomatoes

S1E1 - A Happy Jail for Happy Inmates

The inmates of a Philippine jail make a world-famous viral dance video but controversy erupts when former inmate Marco Toral is placed in charge.

Aug. 14, 2019, midnight

S1E2 - Everybody Needs a Second Chance

Toral takes the law into his own hands when his TV is stolen. An infamous drug gang leader arrives at the jail, leading to fears for his safety.

Aug. 14, 2019, midnight

S1E3 - I Dream

As the jail's population swells and critics charge that drugs are traded inside its walls, Toral cracks down. Inmates prepare for family visitation.

Aug. 14, 2019, midnight

S1E4 - A Free Man

The bold escape of an inmate during family visitation causes a media firestorm and political backlash, leaving Toral fearful that he'll lose his job.

Aug. 14, 2019, midnight

S1E5 - No Dance Killing, Man

After a pair of forced resignations, unwelcome changes come to the jail -- including the cancellation of a beloved program.

Aug. 14, 2019, midnight

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Netflix

34 min/ep

172 min

Aug. 14, 2019

Aug. 14, 2019, midnight

Returning Series

NR / 17+