Prison Chronicles: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Prison Chronicles 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.

Series details

• Title: Prison Chronicles
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Crime, History
• Premiere date: 2024-07-29
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: History
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.8/10
• TVMaze ID: 78105
• TVDB ID: 452439

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-07-29; final listed air date 2024-09-23; episode order: 12.

Source and licence

Adapted from Prison Chronicles on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.