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Prisoner

1979·Show
692Episodes in8Seasons·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
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IMDb8.2
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Prisoner fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Prisoner is an Australian soap opera that is set in the Wentworth Detention Centre, a fictional women's prison.
Prison DramaFeminist IconographyRaw Social RealismCharacter-Driven NarrativeSystemic CritiqueAustralian Cultural LandmarkEmotional TurbulenceInstitutional OppressionComplex Female ArchetypesGritty Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Coral Drouyn
Written by:
Chris Adshead

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Prisoner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prisoner legally?

WOW Presents+

Prisoner is included with a subscription to WOW Presents+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Prisoner worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prisoner rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Prisoner have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 692 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Prisoner air?

It ran from 1979 to 1986 and has ended.

What language is Prisoner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Prisoner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prisoner in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prisoner use?

My God, What Have I Done?Alpha BitchNo Theme TuneHanging JudgeDad the VeteranWardens Are EvilBeing Evil SucksWhatever Happened to the Mouse?Being Good SucksDriven to SuicideGuile HeroInstitutional Appareland 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Prisoner, including My God, What Have I Done?, Alpha Bitch, No Theme Tune.