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The New Stanford Prison Experiment (2026)

Name: The New Stanford Prison Experiment
Genre: Reality
Released: 2026-10-21

Series · 2026 · 1 season · Reality

In this modern reimagining of the infamous study, 30 people enter a real prison for two weeks and shifting power dynamics expose what they're capable of.

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When and where to watch in New Zealand

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From TMDB release dates and JustWatch offers, as listed on 17 October 2026. Both change often; a missing date or offer means none is listed yet.

Series details

First aired	21 October 2026
Latest episode	No date listed
Status	Returning Series
Seasons	1 (6 episodes)

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On streaming services in New Zealand

Netflix (subscription) · Season 1: expected Wednesday 21 October, per availability data (not confirmed by Netflix)

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Where to watch in New Zealand

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