The Prison Shift (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2009, The Prison Shift is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Fangavaktin is the sequel to the Icelandic television series Dagvaktin and the final series in the trilogy. The three main characters from Næturvaktin, Georg Bjarnfreðarson, Ólafur Ragnar and Daníel, have become imprisoned in the infamous Litla-Hraun prison following the murder of the hotel owner in Dagvaktin. The story is continued, and brought to a conclusion, in the feature film Bjarnfreðarson. The first episode was broadcast on Stöð 2 on Sunday, 27 September 2009, and an episode was broadcast each following Sunday until the final seventh episode aired on 8 November 2009. The series has been released on DVD.
Who’s in it. The Prison Shift stars Jörundur Ragnarsson as Daníel Sævarsson, Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon as Ólafur Ragnar Hannesson and Jón Gnarr as Georg Bjarnfreðarson.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Prison Shift sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prison Shift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prison Shift tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prison Shift (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Prison Shift change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Prison Shift worth watching?
- The Prison Shift holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prison Shift?
- The Prison Shift stars Jörundur Ragnarsson, Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon and Jón Gnarr.
- When was The Prison Shift released?
- The Prison Shift was released in 2009.