Lockup Extended Stay Season 18 Episode 6 Brother Against Brother
- November 16, 2013
In "Lockup: San Quentin- Extended Stay" season 18 episode 6, titled "Brother Against Brother," viewers are taken behind the walls of California's infamous San Quentin State Prison to witness the complex relationships between inmates as they navigate their daily lives in the prison.
The episode focuses on two brothers, both serving time in San Quentin for different crimes, as their paths eventually cross in the prison. One brother is a member of a notorious gang inside the prison, while the other is a non-affiliated inmate just trying to survive his sentence.
Throughout the episode, viewers are given a glimpse into the intricate dynamics of gang life inside San Quentin as well as the challenges faced by those who choose not to belong to any gang. We see how personal vendettas and rivalries can escalate quickly, often resulting in violence and retaliation.
The episode also sheds light on the difficulties faced by families of inmates, as we see the brothers' mother struggle with the guilt and shame associated with having two sons incarcerated in the same prison. Through interviews with family members and loved ones, viewers gain a better understanding of the impact incarceration has on not only the inmates themselves but also on those closest to them.
Overall, "Lockup: San Quentin- Extended Stay" season 18 episode 6 provides a window into the realities of life inside one of America's most notorious prisons and the complex relationships that form within its walls.