Inside the World's Toughest Prisons

10 Best Episodes of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons - Season 4

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).

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Inside the World's Toughest Prisons - S4E2

#4 - Germany: The Therapy Prison (Season 4 - Episode 2)

Schwalmstadt, a 12th-century fortress surrounded by a moat, houses some of Germany's worst offenders, many of whom attend intense therapy sessions.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 33 votes.

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons - S4E3

#3 - Mauritius: The Extreme Punishment Prison (Season 4 - Episode 3)

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The tropical island of Mauritius is home to Melrose maximum security prison, where even the smallest infraction is met with extreme punishment.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 34 votes.

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons - S4E4

#2 - Lesotho: Confronting Sexual Violence (Season 4 - Episode 4)

An unnerved Rowe contends with aggressive cellmates at Maseru prison, where a high number of inmates are behind bars for rape.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 33 votes.

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons - S4E1

#1 - Paraguay: The Most Dangerous Prison on Earth (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Raphael Rowe spends a week behind bars at Tacumbu prison in Paraguay, where inmates scrounge in the trash in order to pay their own way.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 41 votes.

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