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Maison Prison

2026Show1 season5 episodes

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Yoko Ginbayashi is a celebrated chef whose fine Italian restaurant falls apart after the owner disappears with funds. Raising two children alone, she takes a job at a men's prison. While planning low-budget meals, she is called into the kitchen, where inexperienced inmates create chaos. Through her inventive cooking at Maison Prison, Yoko changes both the inmates and herself.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Facts

May 23, 2026 · June 27, 2026 · Ended

First aired
May 23, 2026
Last aired
June 27, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
55 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Maison Prison?"

Questions about Maison Prison

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maison Prison?

Prime

In the United States, Maison Prison streams on Prime. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Maison Prison worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Maison Prison okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Maison Prison?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Maison Prison plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Maison Prison in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.