Justice, USA is a 2024 documentary/crime docuseries from Max and OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) that offers a 360-degree look inside Nashville’s criminal justice system – from the men’s, women’s, and juvenile jails to the lawyers, judges, and deputies who run it. Season 1 (6 episodes) premiered on March 14, 2024, and wrapped on March 28, 2024. As of 2026, no second season has been announced, so the debut run stands as a complete, self-contained watch.
Quick Facts
| Title | Justice, USA |
| Genre/Type | Documentary, Crime (docuseries) |
| Executive Producers | Common, Mike Tollin, Tamara Brown, Marshall Goldberg (showrunner: Randy Ferrell) |
| Music Supervisor | Julian Drucker |
| Release Date | March 14, 2024 (United States) |
| Platform/Where to Watch | Max (HBO Max) |
| Status | Season 1 complete (6 episodes); no Season 2 announced as of 2026 |
According to IMDb, the official synopsis reads: “A 360-degree view of the criminal justice system.” The series follows inmates, deputies, lawyers, and judges as they confront incarceration, mental illness, and addiction.
Who Supervised the Justice, USA Soundtrack?
Julian Drucker served as music supervisor on Justice, USA. Drucker is an independent, Los Angeles–based music supervisor whose credits include the New Line feature Isn’t It Romantic (2019) and the Netflix musical The Prom (2020), along with series work on The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu), American Horror Story (FX), and Big Mouth (Netflix). He has described being part of Justice, USA – a series with no scripted narration, just cameras inside the prisons – as one of the most fulfilling projects of his career.
Justice, USA Soundtrack List (Every Song, by Episode)
| Episode | Song | Artist |
| Episode 1 | “So Long” | Danielle Ponder (from Some of Us Are Brave, 2022) |
| Episode 2 | “When Sorrows Encompass Me Round” | Kaia Kater (from Sorrow Bound, 2015) |
| Episode 2 | “Joy on the Other Side” | Ruthie Foster (from The Truth According to Ruthie Foster, 2009) |
This list reflects the songs we’ve been able to verify so far; the show doesn’t have an official released soundtrack album, so we’ll update this article if more cues are confirmed.
Where to Stream
Justice, USA streams exclusively on Max. There’s no official soundtrack playlist, but individual featured songs can be streamed on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Justice, USA about?
Justice, USA is a six-episode Max documentary series that goes inside Nashville’s criminal justice system, following inmates, deputies, lawyers, and judges to give a comprehensive look at incarceration, mental illness, and addiction in America.
Who supervised the music for Justice, USA?
Julian Drucker, an independent music supervisor whose other credits include Isn’t It Romantic and The Prom, served as music supervisor on the series.
Will there be a Justice, USA Season 2?
As of 2026, Max and OWN have not announced a second season. Season 1’s six episodes remain a complete, standalone run.
Where can I watch Justice, USA?
Justice, USA is available exclusively on Max.
What songs are featured in the Justice, USA soundtrack?
Confirmed tracks include Danielle Ponder’s “So Long,” Kaia Kater’s “When Sorrows Encompass Me Round,” and Ruthie Foster’s “Joy on the Other Side.”
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