‘Prison Brides’: Meet the Cast Behind Lifetime’s New Docuseries (PHOTOS)
Lifetime is raising the stakes with its newest docuseries Prison Brides, which is set to premiere Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
The show follows seven women from around the world who believe they’ve found their soulmates within the United States prison system. While they may have started as mere prison pen pals, these women have fallen hard and are finding themselves willing to risk everything for the sake of love.
The series will chronicle their travels from home to the United States where they’ll meet their prisoner fiancés, husbands, or partners for the first time with the hope of charting their futures together. As the couples face judgment from their families, friends, and even strangers, the brides grapple with the weight of their decision to invest in these inmates.
Will their choice to risk it all for true love pay off? Only time will tell, as these star-crossed lovers already have the odds stacked against them. In an exclusive first look, see their situations unfold in the teaser, above.
Below, get to know the seven couples at the center of it all a little better, and don’t miss Prison Brides when the show debuts on Lifetime in the new year.
Prison Brides, Series Premiere, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 9:30/8:30c, Lifetime
Erin & Michael
A single mother from Australia, Erin is leaving her entire world behind to move to Ohio so she can be with Michael, who is set to be released from prison soon. As someone who has spent most of his adult life in jail, can Michael walk the straight and narrow path toward the life Erin is hoping for?
Svea & Joseph
Svea is a midwife from Germany who met the Michigan-based incarcerated Joseph online. As his release date approaches, Joseph’s love Svea is ready to give her all to the relationship. But will the magic remain once he’s no longer behind bars?
Jessica & Craig
Having already married Craig, the Australian-born Jessica is a true prison bride. After moving to Kansas to build a life and family with Craig, will the reality of his freedom live up to the expectations she’s set in her mind?
Emma & Curtis
Eager to meet and marry carjacker Curtis while he’s still behind bars, Emma’s plans are under pressure as her cautious parents interfere. Could they prevent her from moving from the UK to the US?
Andreea & Cage
Romanian-born Andreea was raised in Spain and is now a university student in London, where she’s revealed she’s intent on marrying Cage, a US inmate who has only served 10 of his 50-year sentence in Texas for aggravated burglary.
Olivia & KJ
When UK dance teacher Olivia met her US inmate KJ, they were engaged after just three days. As she makes the move to America to be with her dream man, Olivia will face a rocky road to true love.
Gabby & Jamal
Gabby is a former German model who fell in love with convicted murderer Jamal. Despite the odds stacked against their relationship, Gabby’s exploring appeal options for her love.
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services