Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Series Overview
Crime journalist Raphael Rowe goes behind the bars of some of the world’s most notorious and toughest prisons. Immersing himself in maximum security facilities around the world to live as a prisoner, he encounters the inmates locked up for their crimes and meets the men and women on the right side of law tasked with keeping the criminals behind bars.
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7 Seasons • 27 Episodes
44 min per episode
2016 – Present
Premiered: Wed, Apr 20, 2016
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 7, Episode 4: “Solomon Islands: God’s Own Prison”
At the Rove maximum security prison, many of the inmates serve time for sexual offenses while navigating grim conditions and extremely limited resources.
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Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons (Season 5) | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-11
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons about?
Crime journalist Raphael Rowe goes behind the bars of some of the world’s most notorious and toughest prisons. Immersing himself in maximum security facilities around the world to live as a prisoner, he encounters the inmates locked up for their crimes and meets the men and women on the right side of law tasked with keeping the criminals behind bars.
How many seasons does Inside the World's Toughest Prisons have?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons comprises 7 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?
Key cast members in Inside the World's Toughest Prisons include Raphael Rowe.
Who created or directed Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons was developed and directed by Not specified.