Shows similar to The Longest Night

Prison Break is a gripping series that shares the high-stakes tension of a prison environment with The Longest Night. Fans will be on the edge of their seats as they follow the intelligent and elaborate plans the characters concoct to break out of prison.

Directed by Ben Stiller, Escape at Dannemora is based on the true story of a 2015 prison break in upstate New York. The series delves deep into character psyches and presents a suspenseful portrayal of incarceration that viewers of The Longest Night will likely find riveting.

Although more comedic at times, Orange Is the New Black is nevertheless rooted in the challenges of prison life. Its strong character development and intertwining storylines create a multifaceted portrayal of incarcerations that can appeal to viewers who appreciate the complexity of The Longest Night.

Oz provides a raw and unfiltered look at life in an experimental unit of a maximum-security prison. Like The Longest Night, the show is heavy on intense drama, complex characters, and the brutal realities of prison life.

While not action-driven like The Longest Night, Rectify takes a contemplative look at the life of a former death-row inmate readjusting to life on the outside. It's a character-driven drama that will appeal to viewers who are interested in the psychological after-effects of prison.