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LUXEN TV Series
Carcereiros
2017·3 Seasons·33 Episodes·★ 8.3
Portuguese original
Inspired by the work of Dráuzio Varella, the Cannes-award-winning series presents the perspective of prison guard Adriano, who lives amidst walls, bars, weapons, and threats.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
Start here
Read the synopsis.
Read the synopsis first, then decide whether the longer arc is worth the commitment.
The series
Seasons
Season 1
15 episodes
2017
Season 2
14 episodes
2018
Season 3
4 episodes
2021
Cast
Who's in it
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