Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Season 4 & 5 featuring Raphael Rowe. He was sent to prison for 12 years for a crime he didn't commit. Now he takes us into some of the world's toughest prisons to show us what it's like for both the inmates and guards. Rowe's previous experience in prison helps him to navigate the prison's and the inmate's rules and as well as his interactions with the hardest criminals. He is able to be vulnerable and share insights into his thoughts and feelings related to this experience. This is not for children under 17. Its not the same thing as the old "scared straight" programs.
- 2016-2023
- 7 seasons
- Netflix
- Documentary
- TV-MA
Season 4 & 5 featuring Raphael Rowe. He was sent to prison for 12 years for a crime he didn't commit. Now he takes us into some of the world's toughest prisons to show us what it's like for both the inmates and guards. Rowe's previous experience in prison helps him to navigate the prison's and the inmate's rules and as well as his interactions with the hardest criminals. He is able to be vulnerable and share insights into his thoughts and feelings related to this experience. This is not for children under 17. Its not the same thing as the old "scared straight" programs.
Season 3 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Costa Rica: Prison on a Knife-Edge
Though he's no stranger to life behind bars, Raphael Rowe concedes that Costa Rica's La Reforma Prison is certainly among the most intimidating.
Episode 2
Colombia: Narco Prison
While spending a week inside Bogota's fortress-like prison, Raphael Rowe must negotiate the oppressive atmosphere and deal with an ominous threat.
Episode 3
Romania: Gypsy Prison
Raphael Rowe spends a week at a maximum security prison in Craiova, Romania, where he inmates include rapists, murderers and contract killers.
Episode 4
Norway: The Perfect Prison?
Norway wants to be the model prison. Instead of humiliation they treat you with kindness and compassion. Raul felt weird. Eventually the goal is to have the inmate be a perfect citizen.
