The New Stanford Prison Experiment launched October 21, 2026, on Netflix with six episodes. Thirty participants are assigned guard or prisoner roles.
What is the new Netflix reality series about?
Participants enter a real prison setting for an unscripted exploration of power and conformity. The premise revisits the controversial 1971 study; television footage should not be treated as proof of a scientific conclusion.
What safeguards do producers describe?
Executive producer Jane Lipsitz says participants underwent psychological screening, had an opt-out safe word and could access psychologists around the clock. These are production’s reported safeguards, rather than an independent safety assessment.
Is this a weekly release?
Netflix confirms a six-episode launch. This spoiler-free guide covers the premise and availability without revealing participant outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the series?
It is streaming on Netflix.
How many episodes are there?
The first season has six episodes.