
In the Mud
Created by Sebastián Ortega
On Netflix
A gritty prison drama centered on female inmates whose bonds are tested by institutional corruption and violence, balancing dark subject matter with moments of dark humor and genuine connection.
Five female prisoners forge a unique bond after a deadly accident... until corruption and turf wars within a ruthless prison threaten to destroy them.
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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is In the Mud violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is In the Mud scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is In the Mud sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does In the Mud leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is In the Mud easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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