Prison Playbook (2017)

슬기로운 감빵생활 · 슬기로운 감빵생활 ‧ Drama ‧ 2017 - 2018

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 is now 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 the events that take place there. (Source: MyDramaList)

What it's about

Prison Playbook (2017) is a 2017 Korean drama produced in South Korea, originally airing on tvN. It runs for 16 episodes of roughly 1 hr. 32 min. each. The story is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Life, Drama, with notable themes including Life Lesson, Prison Setting, Bromance, Wrongfully Accused, Character Development. It currently holds a community score of 8.9/10 on MyDramaList.

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Prison Playbook (2017). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Gamok · Înțelepciunea Închisorii · Manual do Presidiário · Prison · Seulgirowoon Gambbangsaenghwal · Seulgirowun Gamppangsaenghwal · Smart Prison Living · Wise Prison Life · Οδηγίες Για Φυλακισμένους · Мудрая жизнь в тюрьме · الزنزانة · ฟ้าพลิก ชีวิตยังต้องสู้ · 机智牢房生活 · 감옥

Should you watch Prison Playbook (2017)?

If you enjoy comedy / crime, Prison Playbook (2017) is worth your time. With 16 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Korean dramas are known for tight pacing and high production value, and this one fits that mold.