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Prison Playbook

2017 – 2018Show1 season16 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A deeply moving, wholesome drama series about everyday modern life and sports, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E11 "The New Prisoner" 8.7

Episodes

8.4

Story

Even if you live for one day, live as a good person.

With his major league baseball debut right around the corner, a star pitcher lands in prison and must learn to navigate his new world.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Prison Drama
  • Sports & Brotherhood
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Social Satire
  • Ensemble Cast Excellence
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Humanistic Storytelling
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • K-Drama Classic

Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shin Won-ho
Written by
Jung Bo-hoon

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Facts

November 22, 2017 · January 18, 2018 · Ended

First aired
November 22, 2017
Last aired
January 18, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Prison Playbook?"

Questions about Prison Playbook

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prison Playbook?

Netflix

In the United States, Prison Playbook streams on Netflix. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is Prison Playbook worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Prison Playbook okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Prison Playbook?

25 h

About 25 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 92 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2018.

Will Prison Playbook make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Prison Playbook plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Prison Playbook in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.