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Prisoners

Original title: Fangar
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 5h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Prisoners (2017)
Drama

Linda is sent to serve time in Iceland's only women's prison for a vicious assault that leaves her father in a coma. But no-one knows that she harbors a dark secret that could tear her famil... Read allLinda is sent to serve time in Iceland's only women's prison for a vicious assault that leaves her father in a coma. But no-one knows that she harbors a dark secret that could tear her family apart, a secret that could set her free.Linda is sent to serve time in Iceland's only women's prison for a vicious assault that leaves her father in a coma. But no-one knows that she harbors a dark secret that could tear her family apart, a secret that could set her free.

  • Creators
    • Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
    • Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir
  • Stars
    • Aldís Amah Hamilton
    • Þorsteinn Bachmann
    • Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    403
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    • Creators
      • Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
      • Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir
    • Stars
      • Aldís Amah Hamilton
      • Þorsteinn Bachmann
      • Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Aldís Amah Hamilton
    Aldís Amah Hamilton
    • Natalie
    • 2017
    Þorsteinn Bachmann
    Þorsteinn Bachmann
    • Jósteinn
    • 2017
    Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
    Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
    • Ragga
    • 2017
    Maria Thelma Smáradóttir
    Maria Thelma Smáradóttir
    • Íris
    • 2017
    Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir
    Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir
    • Þórgunnur
    • 2017
    Katla Njálsdóttir
    Katla Njálsdóttir
    • Rebekka
    • 2017
    Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
    Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir
    • Valgerður
    • 2017
    Thora Bjorg Helga
    • Linda
    • 2017
    Monika Ewa Orlowska
    • Wiktoria…
    • 2017
    Kristbjörg Kjeld
    Kristbjörg Kjeld
    • Herdís
    • 2017
    Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir
    • Lóa
    • 2017
    Sigurður Karlsson
    • Þorvaldur
    • 2017
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    Gísli Örn Garðarsson
    • Ásbjörn
    • 2017
    Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
    Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
    • Didda
    • 2017
    Hilmir Snær Guðnason
    Hilmir Snær Guðnason
    • Kolbeinn
    • 2017
    Björn Thors
    Björn Thors
    • Breki
    • 2017
    Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir
    Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir
    • Eyja Marín…
    • 2017
    Víkingur Kristjánsson
    • Sverrir
    • 2017
    • Creators
      • Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir
      • Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir
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    9pigsmiceandmen

    Monika Ewa Orlowska is awesome.

    What a great surprise this show was. I had previously been let down somewhat by 'Locked up'. But this was really smart. Totally engaged with the cast and plot and I'm happy but not fazed that this show won awards. Second season please, pretty please.
    7BeneCumb

    Not bad, but a bit over-sophisticated script

    Well, prison dramas are not novel, but they tend to focus on all "leading" prisoners in a rather equal manner, but here - it should be Linda´s story, but then other prisoner become involved more and more, at times overshadowing Linda and her issues. The origin of Linda´s deed can be alas guessed too soon as well.

    The cast is strong and versatile though, with performers often seen in other Icelandic series, and the ending is catchy, but I have to say I liked e.g. Ófærð and Réttur more.
    8qohf

    Fantastic tale spun by the Icelanders

    Saw this on Netflix with my girlfriend in one sitting, really a great piece of dark drama. Well worth the watch!

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      The prison they are filming in its the only women's prison in Iceland

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    • Release date
      • January 1, 2017 (Iceland)
    • Country of origin
      • Iceland
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • Icelandic
    • Also known as
      • Fångar
    • Production companies
      • Mystery Productions
      • Yleisradio (YLE)
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      5 hours 20 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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