prison playbook is a South Korea drama released in 2017 rated 9.0/10 with 16 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 67,599 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | ComedyCrimeLifeDrama |
| Year | 2017 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:32:00 |
| Rating | 9.0/10 |
| Director | Shin Won Ho |
| Main Cast | Park Hae Soo, Jung Kyung Ho |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Kim Je Hyuk, a famous baseball player, is arrested after using excessive force while chasing a man trying to sexually assault his sister. Shockingly to him and the rest of the nation, he is sentenced to a year in prison. There, he meets his childhood friend and fellow baseball player, Lee Joon Ho, who gave up on baseball after a car accident, but now is a prison guard and one of Je Hyuk's biggest fans. The drama revolves around Je Hyuk's time in prison, as well as the prisoners he meets and events that take place there. (Source: MyDramaList)
Critical Reception
prison playbook has received outstanding reviews with a rating of 9.0/10 based on 25,482 ratings. It is ranked #41 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of prison playbook?
prison playbook has a rating of 9.0/10 based on 25,482 ratings.
How many episodes does prison playbook have?
prison playbook has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:32:00 long.
What genre is prison playbook?
prison playbook is a Comedy, Crime, Life, Drama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in prison playbook?
The main cast of prison playbook includes Park Hae Soo, Jung Kyung Ho.
When was prison playbook released?
prison playbook was released in 2017 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.