Canadian Prison TV Series

List of the best Canadian jail tv series selected by our site visitors: Alcatraz, Alias Grace, Gangland Undercover, X-Men, Houdini, 21 Thunder, Dark Matter, The Magicians, Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race, Combat Hospital.

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Markimdb: 7
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, detective
CountryUSA, Canada
Duration00:43

    Alcatraz is an American television series created by Elizabeth Sarnoff, Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt, and produced by J. J. Abrams and Bad Robot Productions. The series premiered on Fox on January 16, 2012, as a mid-season replacement. Switching between eras, the series focuses on the Alcatraz prison, which was allegedly shut down in 1963 due to unsafe conditions for its prisoners and guards. The show's premise is that both the prisoners and the guards disappeared in 1963 and have abruptly reappeared in modern-day San Francisco, where they are being tracked down by a government agency. The series starred Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Sam Neill and Parminder Nagra. The show was cancelled on May 9, 2012.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genrethriller, drama, crime, biography
    CountryCanada
    Duration02:35

    Based on the true story of Grace Marks, a housemaid and immigrant from Ireland who was imprisoned in 1843, perhaps wrongly, for the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear. Grace claims to have no memory of the murder yet the facts are irrefutable. A decade after, Dr. Simon Jordan tries to help Grace recall her past.

    Markimdb: 8.2
    Genredrama, crime, biography, history
    CountryCanada, USA
    Duration00:33

    This drama series is a fictionalized retelling of the story of meth dealer-turned-ATF informant Charles Falco, who spent three years inside one of America's most dangerous motorcycle gangs, the Vagos. Although Falco originally took on the assignment to avoid spending 20 years in prison on drug charges, it eventually evolved into a quest for justice for him. “Gangland Undercover” documents the lives of outlaw bikers, who live in a world in which respect is earned through fear. The series is based on Falco's memoir, “Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws,” and documented historical research of gang rivalries.

    Markimdb: 8.5
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, melodrama, drama, family, cartoon
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration00:22

    X-Men, also known as X-Men: The Animated Series, is an American-Canadian animated television series which debuted on October 31, 1992, in the United States on the Fox Network as part of its Fox Kids Saturday morning lineup. X-Men was Marvel Comics' second attempt at an animated X-Men TV series after the pilot X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men was not picked up. The series as a whole is available for streaming at Marvel.com.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genredrama, biography
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration02:32

    The two-night scripted miniseries “Houdini” follows the epic tales of Harry Houdini as he emerges as America’s first bonafide world-renowned superstar.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genredrama
    CountryCanada

    The story of the Montreal Thunder U21 (under-21) team, following the team's star players on and off the field. A story of love, crime, race, sex and athletic glory, at its core the series is about how a group of players and coaches unite as family in the whirlwind of life, one step away from the pros.

    Markimdb: 7.5
    Genrefantastic, thriller, drama, adventure, detective
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:05

    The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean, they have no recollection of who they are or how they got on board. The only clue to their identities is a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination: a remote mining colony that is about to become a war zone. With no idea whose side they are on, they face a deadly decision. Will these amnesiacs turn their backs on history, or will their pasts catch up with them?

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genrefantasy, drama, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada
    Duration01:33

    Brakebills University is a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.

    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genreaction, comedy, drama, cartoon, reality TV, game
    CountryCanada

    18 teams travel the world to 26 exotic locations trying to be the last team standing to win a million dollars complete with a new host.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genredrama, military
    CountryCanada, United Kingdom
    Duration00:43

    The frantic lives of the resident doctors and nurses working at the only military hospital providing advanced surgical care in all of Southern Afghanistan. They navigate through the relentless life-and-death battles on the operating table as well as the never-ending conflicts that arise from working in a war zone military hospital.

    Markimdb: 8.7
    Genredrama, family
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:58

    A coming-of-age story about an outsider who, against all odds and numerous challenges, fights for love and acceptance and for her place in the world. The series centers on a young orphaned girl in the late 1890’s, who, after an abusive childhood spent in orphanages and the homes of strangers, is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly woman and her aging brother. Over time, 13-year-old Anne will transform their lives and eventually the small town in which they live with her unique spirit, fierce intellect and brilliant imagination.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genrecomedy, drama
    CountryCanada

    Four women juggle love, careers, and parenthood. They support, challenge, and try not to judge each other as life throws them curveballs. Whether it is an identity crisis, a huge job opportunity, postpartum depression, or an unplanned pregnancy – they face both the good and bad with grace and humour.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genredrama, crime
    CountryRepublic of Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom

    The lives of a Dublin family embroiled in a gangland war and the consequences of their choices.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genredrama, history
    CountryRepublic of Ireland, Italy, France, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany
    Duration00:54

    Belfast, 1909. The Harland and Wolff shipyard has been handed the greatest project in its history. It will build a great, unsinkable ship. And it will be called the RMS Titanic.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, adventure
    CountryCanada
    Duration00:58

    An action-packed adventure series following a fun-loving, hard living trio of interplanetary bounty hunters (a.k.a. Killjoys) sworn to remain impartial as they chase deadly warrants around the Quad, a system of planets on the brink of revolution.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrecomedy, family, cartoon
    CountryFinland, Canada

    Angry Birds Blues is a Finnish computer-animated television series starring the Blues (Jay, Jake and Jim) and the Hatchlings that appeared in The Angry Birds Movie. Animated in the same style as the movie, it was produced by Rovio Entertainment along with its affiliated company Kaiken Entertainment, with Bardel Entertainment providing its animation. The series premiered on 10 March 2017 on the Toons.TV channel, before continuing on the Angry Birds' official YouTube channel after ToonsTV was shut down.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrefamily, cartoon
    CountryCanada

    Babar and the Adventures of Badou is a 3D animated children's TV series that premiered in 2010 based on the characters created by Jean and Laurent de Brunhoff. The series has created new characters to the Babar universe, including Badou, who is Babar's 8-year-old grandson and the central character of the series. The series is co-produced by Nelvana and TeamTO in association with The Clifford Ross Company, TF1, YTV, and LuxAnimation.The English version of the twenty-six episode series first premiered on September 6, 2010 in Australia on ABC2 and in Canada on YTV on Monday, November 22, 2010. Vice President and Managing Director of Jumbo Pictures, and Nelvana Enterprises, Colin Bohm explained "Nelvana is excited to bring Babar into the 21st century with a new 3D TV series as well as a comprehensive licensing program from TF1". On September 16, 2010, Nelvana Enterprises has confirmed that the series will premiere in the U.S. on Disney Junior. The show premiered on February 14, 2011, along with the premiere of the television block.Although the series features a majority of new characters to the Babar universe, original characters remain though, such as Babar, Celeste and Lord Rataxes, with other original characters also involved.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genredrama
    CountryCanada

    Follow the Clarkson Family siblings through their complicated personal relationships and drama-filled work days as professional Wedding Planners.

    Markimdb: 8.8
    Genredrama, documentary, history, sport
    CountryCanada, USA

    Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genredrama
    CountryCanada

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    Markimdb: 8.6
    Genredrama, crime
    CountryCanada

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    Markimdb: 6.8
    Genremelodrama, drama, family
    CountryCanada

    Follow a group of high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from Degrassi Community School, a fictional school in Toronto, Ontario, as they encounter some of the typical issues and challenges common to a teenager's life.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genreaction, drama, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Canada, USA
    Duration03:00

    Ben Hur is a TV miniseries that first aired in 2010. Based on Lew Wallace's1880 novel, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, the series was produced by Alchemy Television Group in association with Drimtim Entertainment and Muse Entertainment in Montreal. It aired on Canada's CBC network on April 4, 2010, and aired later in 2010 on ABC in the United States. Ben-Hur was directed by Steve Shill, and stars Kristin Kreuk, Ray Winstone, Art Malik, Hugh Bonneville and Joseph Morgan as Judah Ben-Hur. The film was written by Alan Sharp.

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA, Canada

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    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
    CountryUSA, Canada

    Grace, a morally and emotionally-conflicted undercover detective, is tormented by the possibility that her own actions contributed to her son’s death. Grace’s search for the truth is further complicated by her forbidden relationship with Jimmy, the crime boss who may have played a hand in the crime.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrefantastic, comedy, family, crime, detective
    CountryUSA, Canada

    Odd Squad saves the day whenever something unusual happens.

    Markimdb: 8.2
    Genrehorror, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, short
    CountryCanada

    Laura Hollis, a newly enrolled college student at Silas University, shares a room with Betty, who mysteriously disappears all of a sudden. Little does Laura know that after this fateful night, nothing will be the same in her life, starting with meeting her new roommate from hell, Carmilla Karnstein."Carmilla" is a single-camera, scripted transmedia series that puts a modern spin on the cult classic Gothic vampire novella by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. It's a story of a young woman’s susceptibility to the attentions of a female vampire.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genrecomedy
    CountryCanada

    Bill and Karen try out the latest kitchen appliances.

    Markimdb: 8
    Genrehorror, action, fantasy, comedy, drama, cartoon
    CountryCanada
    Duration01:43

    Gary is a cantankerous, aging demon slayer who has nothing left to lose. Burdened by his “chosen one” status and backed by a team of specialists he can’t relate to, Gary struggles to keep interest in the Earth-saving duty he never asked for and doesn’t want.

    Markimdb: 7.9
    Genremelodrama, drama, crime, history
    CountryUSA, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Canada
    Duration00:55

    Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family.

    Markimdb: 7.3
    Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, drama
    CountryUSA, Canada, Mexico
    Duration00:43

      A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrehorror, action, fantasy, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA, Canada, Australia

      Daimon and Ana Helstrom are the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer. The siblings have a complicated dynamic as they track down the terrorizing worst of humanity — each with their attitude and skills.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genrefantastic, drama, music
      CountryCanada

      In a genre bending take on a coming of age story, a group of teens in a distant future colony uncover an ancient forbidden archive of historical, cultural and musical relics. This discovery forces them to question everything they've been taught, and use the power of music to ignite change in their reality to expose the truth.

      Markimdb: 3.7
      Genrecomedy, family
      CountryCanada

      When fourteen-year-old Jarvis Raines gets a chemistry set from his Aunt Marlene for Christmas, he assumes it's just another boring gift. Boy is he wrong! The contents create a chemical reaction that destroys his houseso much for a Merry Christmas! After getting not even an apology from the manufacturer, Knickknack Toys, Jarvis takes them to court, wins, and ends up owning the company!

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, drama, adventure, family, detective
      CountryCanada

      This three-part, self-contained limited series is about the newest member of the Midnight Society, her first scary tale, and what happens to the group when the terrifying events of her story start to actually happen in their small town.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, drama
      CountryCanada, USA

      Three siblings who move into their ancestral estate after their father's gruesome murder discover their new home's magical keys, which must be used in their stand against an evil creature who wants the keys and their powers.

      Markimdb: 8.5
      Genrefantasy, comedy, drama, adventure, family, cartoon, detective
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Canada, USA
      Duration01:49

      Fearless, free-spirited Hilda finds new friends, adventure and magical creatures when she leaves her enchanted forest home and journeys to the city.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrefantastic, thriller, fantasy, drama
      CountryUSA, Canada

      Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the government to fight for their country, the series follows three young women from basic training in combat magic into early deployment.

      Markimdb: 8.2
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryCanada, Romania, USA

      Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrehorror, thriller, drama, detective
      CountryCanada, USA

      A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early ’90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge — and kittens.

      Markimdb: 7.9
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
      CountryDenmark, Singapore, Canada, USA

      Animation series. Kai, Zane, Cole and Jay seem like four very ordinary guys, but they have special powers. They train hard to become 'master of Spinjitzu'. They learn from their master how to handle ninja weapons.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrehorror, documentary
      CountryCanada, USA

      A five-part documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productIons. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real human skeletons on the set of Poltergeist, these stories are legendary amongst film fans and filmmakers alike. But where does the truth lie?

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genrehorror, thriller, fantasy, drama, crime, detective
      CountryUSA, Canada
      Duration00:45

      A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genredrama
      CountryCanada

      Follow five young nurses working on the frontlines of a busy hospital in downtown Toronto, dedicating their lives to helping others, while struggling to help themselves.

      Markimdb: 7.9
      Genrecartoon
      CountryCanada
      Duration00:54

      A group of super powered scientists are sent through time to by Winston Churchill to fight nazis.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genrefantasy, drama, history
      CountryRepublic of Ireland, USA, United Kingdom, Canada
      Duration07:30

      Camelot is a historical-fantasy-drama television series based on the Arthurian legend, was produced by Graham King, Morgan O'Sullivan and Michael Hirst.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genredrama, crime
      CountryCanada

      Shattered is a Canadian police procedural series. The main character is a tough, smart homicide detective in Vancouver who suffers from dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder.In the first moments of the series, Ben is bonded in blood to his determined friend. While they work to solve the murder cases that cross their desk daily, Ben copes with the fascinating complexities of his secret disorder, and the uncertainty of never knowing which alternate personality will surface, or when.

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genrefantastic, action, comedy, cartoon
      CountryCanada, France

      Superhero Captain Atomic suffers a setback as he is shaking hands with Joey, a 12-year-old fan, when his disgruntled sidekick transforms him into a powerless puppet. The suddenly not-so-super superhero quickly realizes that the only way he can regain his former powers is to team up with the boy -- which is a dream come true for Joey but not so much for Captain Atomic. Together, the two form an unlikely and awkward partnership that allows them to become the city's newest superhero duo--known as Atomic Puppet.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama, family
      CountryCanada

      After the death of his wife, Sarah, John West, packs up his three children and moves from their hectic urban life to his small northern hometown to take command of the local search-and-rescue service. Once there, the family struggles with their new surroundings, new friends and accepting Sarah's death.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredrama
      CountryCanada
      Duration02:40

      A big city lawyer returns to her hometown to take the case of a group of girls suffering from a mysterious illness. A series order of ten episodes is being produced for CBC.




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