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Prisoner 951

5.220251 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe - imprisoned in Iran and separated from her daughter - and her husband Richard, who fights both the British and Iranian governments to facilitate her release.

DirectorPhilippa Lowthorpe
WriterStephen Butchard

Where to watch

CBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 23, 2025 2.7
E2
Episode 2
Nov 24, 2025 2.7
E3
Episode 3
Nov 30, 2025 2.7
E4
Episode 4
Dec 1, 2025 1.0

Cast · Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe

NRNarges Rashidi
Narges Rashidi
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
JFJoseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes
Richard Ratcliffe
SMShaun McKee
Shaun McKee
Lim
AKArmin Karima
Armin Karima
Seyed
EK
Elham Karimpour
Shirin
MBMarion Bailey
Marion Bailey
Barbara Ratcliffe

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Prisoner 951 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prisoner 951?

Prisoner 951 is streaming on CBC Gem in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prisoner 951 on Netflix?

No, Prisoner 951 is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on CBC Gem.

Is Prisoner 951 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Prisoner 951 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on CBC Gem instead.

Where can I watch Prisoner 951 for free?

Prisoner 951 is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.

How many seasons are in Prisoner 951?

Prisoner 951 has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of Prisoner 951 out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Prisoner 951 are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Prisoner 951?

No — Prisoner 951 ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Prisoner 951 based on a true story?

Yes — Prisoner 951 is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).