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Prison Chronicles

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: July 29, 2024
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 12
  • Networks: History
  • Genres: Documentary, Crime
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Prison Chronicles(2024)

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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.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

12 episodes • 2024

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1AlcatrazJul 29, 20240.0
2ADXJul 29, 20240.0
3Hanoi HiltonAug 5, 20240.0
4Sing SingAug 5, 20240.0
5DannemoraAug 12, 20240.0
6San QuentinAug 19, 20240.0
7AtticaAug 26, 20240.0
8LeavenworthSep 2, 20240.0
9Devil's IslandSep 9, 20240.0
10AndersonvilleSep 16, 20240.0
11Tower of LondonSep 23, 20240.0
12The Soviet GulagSep 23, 20240.0

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