I have nothing intelligent to write about the topic of prison “reality shows” like Lockup which seems to constantly be playing on MSNBC. I just know that I really hate these shows because they are exploitative and almost never illuminating in any way. They do not catalyze mass movements of people mobilizing to abolish or even reform these penal institutions. I have watched exactly two episodes of Lockup and found both episodes to be uninformative and sensational. Apparently there are other “reality” prison shows airing on MSNBC that have names like the Squeeze.

Now I read that there is a new “reality” show about prison police called “the Squad.” And according to the review, this show follows in the footsteps of other previously uninspiring, voyeuristic, and perhaps detrimental prison “reality” shows in being a basic waste of time.