Hard Cell
★ 5.3 · 2022 · 25m · Comedy
Events planner-turned-women's prison governor Laura Willis documents the thrills and spills of life behind bars in this delightfully dry comedy series.
Episodes
1. Episode 125m · Cameras start rolling as Laura introduces Woldsley to the world and announces a new passion project: an inmate-led production of a beloved musical.
2. Episode 226m · A plumbing disaster leads to absolute anarchy at Woldsley - and threatens to derail Laura's musical. Also, a hand sanitizer mishap turns messy.
3. Episode 326m · As Ros pieces together the scam of a lifetime, others reconnect with loved ones on visiting day. The women craft a creative plan in the face of defeat.
4. Episode 424m · The show goes on with all-new material. Ange takes a stand, Ros receives a surprise visitor, and Laura recruits help to better connect with an inmate.
5. Episode 525m · After a whirlwind romance, two inmates go their separate ways. Ros sits down with Sebastian. Laura's leadership rubs off on an unlikely ally.
6. Episode 628m · Opening night of "Songs from the Inside" officially arrives - but not before Laura navigates a legal notice, a tragic letter and a medical emergency.More Like This
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