Prison dramas do not go out of the curtains. They have a special spot everywhere where they get appreciated by everyone, not only who love them, but also those who just give a watch. In our minds, prison dramas are something that is very suspenseful, that puts the viewers towards the edge of the seat, perspiring and tense-hungry for more popcorns.
We should not blame ourselves because that’s what all prison dramas are about. The tense atmosphere, horrific music, and mind-blowing performances of the actors make it more dramatic. How about a comedy-drama based on the prison? Yup, you heard that right. We have bought you one.
Screw is a prison comedy-drama from Channel 4 that makes your day with a handful of chuckles. From Channel 4, the series has got wide appreciation so far. Scroll down for more on Screw.
What Should You Know Before Watching Screw?
Screw is a United Kingdom-based miniseries that was first premiered on January 6, 2022. An English language series that has a runtime of 46 minutes each episode falls under the genres of comedy-drama, crime, and thriller. Created by BAFTA-nominated writer Rob Williams (who was behind Killing Eve), Screw is directed by the talented Jordan Hogg (directed 3 episodes) and Tom Vaughan (directed 3 episodes).
Produced by Channel 4 Studios and STV Studios, the series also has independent producers like the creator Rob Williams himself and Brian Kaczynski. There are a total of 6 episodes released so far, and all the episodes were released on January 6, 2022, itself. Let us know more about the storyline, cast, and more.
What Is The Synopsis Of Screw?
As told above, the story is set in an all-male prison and shows the lives of female prison officers there. The lead is an officer named Leigh Henry, who is a dedicated officer committed to brushing off all the insecurities happening in prison. As a dedicated officer, she looks towards the promotion as a custodial manager so that she can make a big change there. She tries her best to get the promotion, or her former rank would become useless.
There is also another character named Gary Campbell, a male prison officer who believes men’s prison should be run by men and half the time blabbers about pay. The story then takes a turn when another officer Rose Gill arrives in the prison. She gets so clumsy about the job, and Leigh becomes so tired of helping her.
One of the mysteries is how did Rose end up in that prison. Likewise, each officer has a story to tell. Guys, surf up Screw to unravel all of them.
When and Where Can You Watch Screw?
Screw began on January 6, 2022, and has released the 6 episodes so far. It was premiered on Channel 4 at 9 pm. To see it in a streaming service, browse AII4. Stay tuned with us to know more.
Who Are in Screw?
Nina Sosanya plays Leigh Henry, the main prison officer. Jamie-Lee O’Donnell plays the beautiful and clumsy Rose Gill. Gary Campbell is done by Stephen Wight, and Jackie Stokes is done by Laura Checkley. Ron Donachie and Faraz Ayub have done the role of Don Carpenter and Ali Shah, respectively.
