Inside the World's Toughest Prisons (2016)

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2016 • 4 Episodes

Paul Connolly journeys inside deplorable prisons in Poland, Mexico, Honduras and the Philippines to experience their barbaric conditions first hand.

Season 2

2018 • 4 Episodes

Raphael Rowe, who spent 12 years behind bars for a crime he didn't commit, investigates some of the world's toughest prisons from the inside.

Season 3

2018 • 4 Episodes

Investigative journalist Raphael Rowe, who was once wrongfully convicted of murder, visits prisons in Colombia, Costa Rica, Romania and Norway.

Season 4

2020 • 4 Episodes

Journalist Raphael Rowe lives like an inmate while investigating dangerous prisons in Paraguay, Germany, Mauritius and Lesotho.

Season 5

2021 • 3 Episodes

Raphael Rowe, who spent years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, volunteers to go behind bars in the Philippines, Greenland and South Africa.

Season 6

2022 • 4 Episodes

Wrongfully convicted former inmate Raphael Rowe continues his investigation of formidable prisons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Greece and Moldova.

Season 7

2023 • 4 Episodes

Journalist and former inmate Raphael Rowe experiences life inside prisons in Finland, the Czech Republic, Indonesia and the Solomon Islands.

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    5
                                

                                    Type
                                    Documentary
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United Kingdom
                                

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Cast & Crew

Raphael Rowe

Himself

Paul Connolly

Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

How many seasons does Inside the World's Toughest Prisons have?

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons has 7 seasons with 27 episodes.

When did Inside the World's Toughest Prisons premiere?

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons premiered on April 20, 2016.

Is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons still running?

Yes, Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is currently ongoing with new episodes.

Where can I watch Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons originally aired on 5. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Inside the World's Toughest Prisons?

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is classified as Crime, Documentary.