Louis Theroux: Life on the Edge (2020)

S1E3 Law and Disorder

Louis contemplates the state of the American criminal justice system, which holds more prisoners than any other nation. Through his experiences in documentaries like Behind Bars and Miami Mega Jail, he interacted with countless incarcerated individuals, uncovering a unique world governed by its own norms and revealing a system that appears deeply flawed. In A Place for Paedophiles, Louis confronts sex offenders who have committed heinous crimes against children, many of whom face indefinite incarceration despite having served their sentences. Additionally, Louis takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting his earlier documentaries in Philadelphia...