When will 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' air? Release date, time and all you need to know about Netflix's docuseries
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' is all set to premiere on Wednesday, April 10. Netflix brings an exciting criminal justice show with a brand new concept. Over eight episodes, the show will investigate whether increased freedom holds the key to improving criminal justice outcomes.
The series will document the lives of inmates at an Arkansas detention facility following a sheriff's decision to implement a radical social experiment, granting them more agency. The upcoming Netflix show would address the notable subject of advocating for prisoners' rights and welfare.
Netflix's series will also explore the dire conditions within the prisons, shedding light on the mistreatment of prisoners and the miserable living conditions they endure. The dismal conditions faced by the inmates prompted Arkansas' Eric Higgins to devise measures aimed at safeguarding the autonomy and dignity of the prisoners
What is 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' about?
Netflix's new show 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' will explore the life of prisoners with no locks and no officers, challenging them to take full responsibility for their actions. In the Netflix show, Sheriff Eric Higgins would implement a six-week program to observe how inmates would respond.
The inmates would be tasked with the responsibility of looking after the other inmates' well-being along with their own. The trailer has teased plenty of drama as some inmates discuss the fear of one prisoner ruining it for everyone. They would also possibly struggle to be in power.
Meanwhile, some of the inmates would seize the opportunity to reconnect with their children through visits permitted during their newfound freedom. Additionally, the convicts would also be rewarded with more freedom if they continued to showcase good behavior.
How to stream 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment'?
'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' will be available to stream on Netflix. In addition to the official platform, viewers can tune in to Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu to watch the show.
For those who aren't aware, Netflix's basic plan, which includes ads, starts from $6.99/month. However to watch ad-free episodes, one needs to buy the $15.99 monthly plan to have a seamless viewing experience.
Who stars in 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment'?
'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' will feature multiple inmates sharing their struggles, though their identities remain undisclosed for now. Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins will also make an appearance in the upcoming Netflix documentary. He will organize a six-week program designed to grant the inmates enough autonomy to test their decision-making powers.
He has served as the lead officer in the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office since 2019. According to his profile, Sheriff Eric kicked off his law enforcement career in 1984 with the Little Rock Police Department. He served for 30 years in the department before retiring in 2015 as Assistant Chief of Police.
Netflix show Sheriff has been a licensed minister for years. He has been married for 29 years and has two daughters.
What is the latest buzz around 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment'?
Netflix's 'Unlocked: A Jail Experiment' will delve into the challenges faced by jails and prisons, including issues such as low staffing, overcrowding, and the negative stigma.
The show will document the aftermath of a social experiment that grants freedom to the inmates, challenging them to take on more responsibility and accountability for their actions. The inmates and the sheriff would face multiple obstacles throughout their journey but it would be a life-changing experience.
