I preferred Adebisi, but I felt that Said’s character was more deserving to live. This was a crazy moment to witness since both characters were on the elite list of my favorites, meaning one was sure to die and leave us forever. In a struggle with Kareem Said, Abesisi storms his cell with the goal of murdering him with a knife.

One of the most riveting scenes Oz gave us was Abebisi’s death. Akinnuoye-Abgaje is a remarkable actor – while he has accepted his share of silly roles, his dramatic chops of intensity can’t be overlooked. He embodied fear among the prison population, a mixture of physical muscle, an intimidating aura, and an accent that was spoken in a way that gave across an unsettling vibe on others. If I had to choose one character most fans remembered from Oz, Adebisi would easily be in the top three of this mix. We begin in a place of unmistakable importance. Kicking off the list, we have Simon Adebisi, played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Pop Culture Spin appreciates your efforts. All prior entries will be linked at the bottom of every fresh article. If you’re a fan of the show and appreciate this project, please promote it widely and spread the word. Exceptions will be if I have an interview or otherwise important project to publish, in which case the Oz series may take a brief break. The majority of days (weekends included) will feature either one or two articles from this list being published. In other words, disagreements/omissions will be a reality. Subjective lists are inherently debatable as personal tastes and individual responses determine how a given character is viewed. 25 feels like an ideal total that should please fans of the show in addition to detailing a reasonable number of top notch personalities.

The majority of TV shows, past and current, don’t provide enough characters to justify a list of this length. Many cast members went on to have bigger careers that partially spawned due to excellence on Oz. The prison show was HBO’s first venture into dramatic television, making the series a critical point of progress for the network.

Beginning today and ongoing for 25 total entries, I will be examining the best and most memorable figures from Oz.

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