The Prison Shift
Series Overview
Fangavaktin is the sequel to the Icelandic television series Dagvaktin and the final series in the trilogy. The three main characters from Næturvaktin, Georg Bjarnfreðarson, Ólafur Ragnar and Daníel, have become imprisoned in the infamous Litla-Hraun prison following the murder of the hotel owner in Dagvaktin. The story is continued, and brought to a conclusion, in the feature film Bjarnfreðarson. The first episode was broadcast on Stöð 2 on Sunday, 27 September 2009, and an episode was broadcast each following Sunday until the final seventh episode aired on 8 November 2009. The series has been released on DVD.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Sep 27, 2009
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
It's Christmas and Ólafur takes on the role of Santa to celebrate the Christmas, Georg feels left out. Daniel nervously prepares for his marriage to Ylfa.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Fangavaktin - fimmti þáttur
Type: Teaser • Published 2009-10-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ragnar Bragason
Department Leadership Roster
Ragnar Bragason
Director
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What is The Prison Shift about?
Fangavaktin is the sequel to the Icelandic television series Dagvaktin and the final series in the trilogy. The three main characters from Næturvaktin, Georg Bjarnfreðarson, Ólafur Ragnar and Daníel, have become imprisoned in the infamous Litla-Hraun prison following the murder of the hotel owner in Dagvaktin. The story is continued, and brought to a conclusion, in the feature film Bjarnfreðarson. The first episode was broadcast on Stöð 2 on Sunday, 27 September 2009, and an episode was broadcast each following Sunday until the final seventh episode aired on 8 November 2009. The series has been released on DVD.
How many seasons does The Prison Shift have?
The Prison Shift comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Prison Shift?
Key cast members in The Prison Shift include Jörundur Ragnarsson, Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon, Jón Gnarr.
Who created or directed The Prison Shift?
The Prison Shift was developed and directed by Ragnar Bragason.