Behind Bars: The World's Toughest Prisons

·2016 ·4 Seasons ·Crime ·Documentary ·Drama

Explore the harsh realities of the world's most formidable prisons, where even notorious gang leaders and hardened criminals confront their deepest fears. Spanning six prisons across four continents, this gripping series delves into the grim environments beyond the locked gates, imposing walls, and barred windows. Viewers are invited into a chilling realm that exists in the shadows of society—one that few dare to acknowledge. Each episode uncovers the unsettling truths of life behind bars, revealing a world defined by brutality and survival.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 6 ep
1
San Pedro Prison — La Paz, Bolivia
2016-10-03
2
Dallas County Jail — Texas, USA
3
Antanimora Prison — Antananativo, Madagascar
4
Tent City — Arizona, USA
5
Sofia Central Prison — Sofia, Bulgaria
6
Miami Dade County Jail and Bootcamp — Florida, USA
1
Carcel Distrital, Bogotá, Colombia – Part One
2018-08-04
2
Carcel Distrital, Bogotá, Colombia – Part Two
2018-08-04
3
Colony 100, Kharkiv, Ukraine
2018-08-04
4
South Cotabato Jail, Philippines
2018-08-04
5
El Hongo, Tecate, Mexico
2018-08-04
6
Armavir Prison, Armenia
2018-08-04
7
La Mesa, Mexico
2018-08-04
1
Urso Branco, Brazil
2021-11-28
2
Colony 8, Zhytomyr, Ukraine
2021-12-12
3
Maafushi Central Prison, Maldives
2021-12-26
4
Episode 4
2022-01-02
5
Episode 5
2022-01-09
6
Episode 6
2022-01-16
1
New Bilibid Prison
New Bilibid Prison
2024-03-08
2
Lepoglava, Croatia
Lepoglava, Croatia
2024-03-08
3
Taichung Men’s Prison, Taiwan
Taichung Men’s Prison, Taiwan
2024-03-10
5
Episode 5
Episode 5
2024-03-17
6
Episode 6
Episode 6
2024-03-22

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