Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
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.
Where to watch Inside the World's Toughest Prisons in United States
Netflix
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Where is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, RTL+, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is a 2016 English-language crime and documentary series. It spans 7 seasons and 27 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons was produced by Emporium Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on April 20, 2016, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- April 20, 2016
- Last aired
- September 15, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 7 (27 episodes)
- Network
- 5, Netflix
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Emporium Productions
Is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons worth watching?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 75 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.
With 7 seasons and 27 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy crime and documentary, Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Raphael Rowe
Himself
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Inside the World's Toughest Prisons in United States?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons on Netflix?
Yes — Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons in?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons are there?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons has 7 seasons with 27 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons rated?
Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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