The Joy
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Documentary series that reveals life inside Mountjoy Prison, Ireland's largest prison facility, where drugs are the common currency and violence is a fact of life.
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Season 1
City Within a City
The functioning of the Mountjoy Campus is interrupted by an extremely violent prisoner who is being moved to a specially-modified cell. While the prison is dangerously close to overcrowding, James, a prisoner, is hoping for a transfer to the Training Unit while the massive drug problem in the prison is out of control.
Break Glass
With screened visits in place, staff in Mountjoy West are steeling themselves for backlash from inmates. While a prisoner, Paul is hoping to make it to the Training Unit, an officer is trying to use sport as a way of motivating prisoners. With the jail almost full, tensions are at boiling point and there will be violent consequences for both prisoners and staff.
War on Drugs
As the prison hits maximum capacity, the staff try managing tensions and the acute drug problem. The Training Unit FC begins the soccer tournament hoping to make it to the finals. Meanwhile, Conor is in trouble over his temporary release for a college course. Over in Mountjoy West, Paul faces a setback to his Training Unit ambitions and begins to slip from the path he has laid out for himself.
Gate Fever
The capacity crisis in Mountjoy Prison comes to an end, but a prisoner's death poses complications and heartache. In the main prison, an emotional Officer Kelly prepares for his retirement from the job after 30 years of service. Over in Mountjoy West, staff have to contend with an unruly prisoner and a dirty protest in one of the cells.
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About The Joy
Documentary series that reveals life inside Mountjoy Prison, Ireland's largest prison facility, where drugs are the common currency and violence is a fact of life. Across 1 season and 4 episodes, originally airing on TV3.
The Joy Cast and Characters
The cast features Emmet Kirwan (as Narrator). Their performances are a major reason The Joy has built such a passionate audience.
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The Joy flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Joy have?
The Joy has 4 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Joy good? What's the rating?
The Joy holds a 0.0/10 rating based on 0 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of The Joy?
The main cast includes Emmet Kirwan.
Is The Joy available in English?
Yes — The Joy was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Joy released?
The Joy first aired in 2015.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Joy have?
The Joy currently has 1 season and a total of 4 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Joy about?
Documentary series that reveals life inside Mountjoy Prison, Ireland's largest prison facility, where drugs are the common currency and violence is a fact of life. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is The Joy originally available?
The Joy was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Joy first released?
The Joy first premiered on November 9, 2015 (2015). The series has since concluded its run.
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