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Canal+ Debuts 'Un Monde Meilleur' to Prompt Reflection on Prison Reform

It enacts an experimental program freeing inmates under 'Trust' to test the limits of restorative justice.

« Un monde meilleur » sur Canal+
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Overview

  • The eight-episode German drama premiered on July 14 with two episodes every Monday at 21:00 and is available on MyCanal.
  • Created by Alexander Lindh and Laurent Mercier, the series follows Mayor Amir Kaan and criminologist Petra Schach as they launch the 'Trust' initiative in Rheinstadt.
  • The 'Trust' program provides ex-prisoners with employment, housing and psychological support and produces outcomes ranging from successful reintegration to criminal relapse.
  • Victims' families and local residents express ethical concerns and unease over having violent offenders living in their communities.
  • Critics praise the series' nuanced exploration of punishment and redemption, and Canal+ is already considering a potential second season.