Is ‘The Hunting Party’ Based on True Events? What You Need to Know About ‘The Pit’

NBC’s drama series The Hunting Party is returning with Season 2. Fans are asking if the show is based on real events or a real prison. The series follows FBI agent Rebecca “Bex” Henderson, played by Melissa Roxburgh, as she hunts down dangerous escaped serial killers.

The prison in the show, called “The Pit”, is not real. The creators confirmed it is fictional and designed for suspense and entertainment. They avoided using real prisons to prevent controversies related to human rights violations.

However, The Pit was inspired by real maximum-security prisons. Examples include ADX Florence in Colorado and Pelican Bay State Prison in California, which hold dangerous inmates. In the show, The Pit is hidden in a nuclear missile bunker in Wyoming, adding a unique twist to the story.

Inside The Pit, government agencies study the inmates’ behavior to understand criminal minds. Some prisoners change during their stay, which adds mystery and suspense to the series.

While The Hunting Party is not based on true events, its story is influenced by real-life high-security prisons and criminal psychology, making it feel realistic and thrilling for viewers.