Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons
Series Overview
These are some of the toughest prisons in the world. Prisons so tough, even gang bosses and killers learn the meaning of fear. Across four continents, six different prisons, the series takes us beyond the gates, walls, barred windows and cells into an unknown world, a world we know exists, but a world nobody wants to think about.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 25 Episodes
60 min per episode
2016 – Present
Premiered: 03/10/2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Behind Bars: The World’s Toughest Prisons - San Pedro Prison – La Paz, Bolivia | Free Documentary
Type: Clip • Published 2016-11-23
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons about?
These are some of the toughest prisons in the world. Prisons so tough, even gang bosses and killers learn the meaning of fear. Across four continents, six different prisons, the series takes us beyond the gates, walls, barred windows and cells into an unknown world, a world we know exists, but a world nobody wants to think about.
How many seasons does Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons have?
Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons?
Key cast members in Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons include Not specified.
Who created or directed Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons?
Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons was developed and directed by Not specified.