Prison Princesses (2017)

監獄のお姫さま · 監獄のお姫さま ‧ Drama ‧ 2017

Attempted murder, fraud and embezzlement, illicit drugs, tax evasion and even murder? Five women convicted of various crimes and a crime-loathing female warden put aside their differences to hatch a grand plot of revenge against a handsome but crooked company CEO. But the revenge plan keeps hitting snags. All of these mature women with interesting back stories meet in a female penitentiary and band together to clear each other of unjust sentences in this blockbuster female crime story rich in laughter and tears, brilliantly merging the comedy and cheerfulness of Kudo Kankuro storytelling with serious, deeper questions of why we’re all here and what constitutes true happiness. (Source: TBS)

What it's about

Prison Princesses (2017) is a 2017 Japanese drama produced in Japan, originally airing on TBS. It runs for 10 episodes of roughly 45 min. each. The story is categorised as Comedy, Crime, with notable themes including Revenge, Prison Setting, Female Centered Plot, Wrongfully Accused, Multiple Mains. It currently holds a community score of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch Prison Princesses (2017)

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Main cast

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

Also known as

Kangoku no Ohimesama · Prison's Princess

Should you watch Prison Princesses (2017)?

If you enjoy comedy / crime, Prison Princesses (2017) is worth your time. With 10 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Japanese dramas are often shorter and more grounded in slice-of-life realism than their k-drama counterparts.