The Prison Shift
Fangavaktin
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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.
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Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
After the events of Dagvaktin, (The Day Shift), Georg and Daniel begin their prison sentences. Meanwhile Olafur has a new job as an property realtor, but once again he's struggling for money.
Episode 2
Daniel struggles to adapt to prison life and soon finds himself in trouble with the top dog, and section leader Ingva. Georg, however sees that he is better placed to take control as section leader.
Episode 3
Ólafur enters into a car deal that's too good to be true. Daniel has to deal with Ingva's constant bullying, and Georg tries to find a way to get out of jail.
Episode 4
Re-captured by the police Georg is returned to prison, this time bringing Ólafur with him. Now reunited with his friends Ólafur discovers for him at least, prison life isn't that bad.
Episode 5
Georg enters a fight with the prison authorities to create a dedicated library. Daniel is forced to violate his conscience in order to pay back his debt to Ingva and Ólafur, enjoying the perks of prison life soon makes a new and powerful friend.
Episode 6
After the hunger strike Georg finally gets his dedicated library and enrols the entire prison to help with its construction. Daniel goes out on a farm trip while Ólafur is reunited with his father again.
Episode 7
It's Christmas and Ólafur takes on the role of Santa to celebrate the Christmas, Georg feels left out. Daniel nervously prepares for his marriage to Ylfa.
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About The Prison Shift
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. Across 1 season and 7 episodes, originally airing on Stöð 2.
The Prison Shift Cast and Characters
The cast features Jörundur Ragnarsson (as Daníel Sævarsson), Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon (as Ólafur Ragnar Hannesson), and Jón Gnarr (as Georg Bjarnfreðarson). Their performances are a major reason The Prison Shift has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Prison Shift keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy IS 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 Prison Shift have?
The Prison Shift has 7 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Prison Shift good? What's the rating?
The Prison Shift holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Prison Shift?
The main cast includes Jörundur Ragnarsson, Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon, and Jón Gnarr.
Is The Prison Shift available in IS?
Yes — The Prison Shift was originally produced in IS and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Prison Shift released?
The Prison Shift first aired in 2009.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Prison Shift have?
The Prison Shift currently has 1 season and a total of 7 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 Prison Shift 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 s… It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.
In which language is The Prison Shift originally available?
The Prison Shift was originally produced in IS. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original IS audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Prison Shift first released?
The Prison Shift first premiered on September 27, 2009 (2009). The series has since concluded its run.
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