Basic Info

First Air: July 29, 2024

Status: Returning Series

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 12

Last Episode

Name: The Soviet Gulag

Season: 1, Episode: 12

Air Date: 2024-09-23

Within the first forty years of operation of the Soviet Gulag system, at least 18 million people were imprisoned and more than one and a half million were killed; three tales of the fight for survival.

Prison Chronicles

2024 1 seasons 12 episodes

Overview

The series takes you inside some of the world’s most notorious prisons. Every episode delves into the unique history of a specific prison, showcasing its wildest practices, infamous inmates, harrowing events, and ingenious escapes. Spanning 1,000 years, the series covers legendary institutions from the historic Tower of London to today’s high-tech ADX, where El Chapo is currently held. Through interviews with journalists, former correctional officers, and previously incarcerated individuals, the series offers an authentic glimpse into the inner workings of these prisons.