Imagine choosing to go to prison. In the Netflix series *Inside the World's Toughest Prisons*, journalist Raphael Rowe does exactly that. Having been wrongly convicted and imprisoned himself, Rowe voluntarily goes undercover as an inmate in some of the most dangerous and overcrowded facilities across the globe. He lives alongside convicted murderers and gang leaders, follows the strict prison routines, and eats the same food to understand what life is truly like behind bars. The show gives viewers a raw, unfiltered look at the daily struggles for survival, the complex inmate hierarchies, and the systems of justice and rehabilitation in different countries. The show has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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Inside the World's Toughest Prisons is a gripping documentary series available on Netflix. Hosted by investigative journalists, each season takes viewers inside some of the most dangerous and notorious prisons around the world. The host voluntarily becomes an inmate for a week, experiencing firsthand what life is like behind bars in places where violence, overcrowding, and strict rules are common. Through interviews with prisoners and guards, as well as personal observations, the show reveals how different countries handle crime and punishment. It also explores issues such as rehabilitation versus retribution and the human stories hidden within prison walls. Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with more eye-opening episodes from new locations.
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Paul Connolly goes behind the bars of some of the World's most notorious prisons (the first season ran on Channel 5 UK originally before Netflix has bought up the format).
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