Prisoner
Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.
Where to watch Prisoner in United States
WOW Presents PlusClick a service to open Prisoner there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Prisoner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | WOW Presents Plus | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, 5 | — |
| Canada | WOW Presents Plus | — |
| Australia | 10 | — |
About Prisoner
Prisoner is a 1979 English-language soap and drama series created by Reg Watson. The cast is led by Gerda Nicolson, Maggie Kirkpatrick, Janet Andrewartha. It spans 8 seasons and 692 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on WOW Presents Plus.
Prisoner was produced by The Grundy Organization, Grundy Television Productions, and Network Ten and made in Australia. It was first aired on February 27, 1979, and carries a NR certification.
- Created by
- Reg Watson
- First aired
- February 27, 1979
- Last aired
- December 11, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 8 (692 episodes)
- Network
- 10
- Country
- Australia
- Production
- The Grundy Organization, Grundy Television Productions, Network Ten
Prisoner cast & crew
Prisoner was created by Reg Watson.
The cast features Gerda Nicolson as Ann Reynolds, Maggie Kirkpatrick as Joan "The Freak" Ferguson, Janet Andrewartha as Reb Kean, Elspeth Ballantyne as Meg Morris, Louise Siversen as Lou Kelly, and Glenda Linscott as Rita Connors.
Is Prisoner worth watching?
With 8 seasons and 692 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy soap and drama, Prisoner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Prisoner
In United States, you can stream Prisoner on WOW Presents Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Prisoner
Gerda Nicolson
Ann Reynolds
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Joan "The Freak" Ferguson
Janet Andrewartha
Reb Kean
Elspeth Ballantyne
Meg Morris
Louise Siversen
Lou Kelly
Glenda Linscott
Rita Connors
Lois Collinder
Alice "Lurch" Jenkins
Julia Blake
Nancy McCormack
Pepe Trevor
Lexie Patterson
Joy Westmore
Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle
Peter Adams
Bob Moran
Kylie Belling
Sarah West
Prisoner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Prisoner in United States?
Prisoner is streaming on WOW Presents Plus in United States.
▸Is Prisoner on WOW Presents Plus?
Yes — Prisoner is currently available on WOW Presents Plus in United States.
▸What language is Prisoner in?
Prisoner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Prisoner are there?
Prisoner has 8 seasons with 692 episodes in total.
▸What is Prisoner rated?
Prisoner is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 35 ratings.
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