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.
Cast: Jörundur Ragnarsson, Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon, Jón Gnarr
Season 1
7 episodes
- 1. Episode 1After 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.SCCSep 27, 2009
- 2. Episode 2Daniel 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.SCCOct 4, 2009
- 3. Episode 3Ólafur 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.SCCOct 11, 2009
- 4. Episode 4Re-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.SCCOct 18, 2009
- 5. Episode 5Georg 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.SCCOct 25, 2009
- 6. Episode 6After 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.SCCNov 1, 2009
- 7. Episode 7It'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.SCCNov 8, 2009
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Ragnar Bragason
- Studio
- Saga Film
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
Icelandic
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
