TV series
Prison Playbook
2017–2018, Korean, on tvN. Created by Lee Woo-jung & Lee Do-hyun.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 92 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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8.2/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Prison Playbook
Prison Playbook is streaming on Netflix and VI movies and tv in India.
Stream
Netflix
VI movies and tvAvailability in India as of 1 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E16: The Last Chapter
Aired 18 January 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lee Woo-jungCreator
- Lee Do-hyunCreator
- Park Hae-sooKim Je-hyeok · 16 ep
- Jung Kyung-hoLee Jun-ho · 16 ep
- Krystal JungJi-ho · 16 ep
- Lee Kyoo-hyungLooney · 16 ep
- Choi Mu-sungMin-cheol · 16 ep
- Jung Min-sungDr. Ko · 16 ep
- Park Ho-sanKAIST · 16 ep
- Kang Seung-yoonJean Valjean · 16 ep
- Jung Woong-inLieutenant Paeng · 16 ep
- Jung Hae-inCaptain Yoo · 16 ep
- Kim Sung-cheolJailbird · 16 ep
- Im Hwa-youngKim Je-hee · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 November 2017
- Last aired
- 18 January 2018
- Network
- tvN
- Original title
- 슬기로운 감빵생활
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Prison Playbook: quick answers
Is Prison Playbook worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Prison Playbook are there?
Prison Playbook has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 92 minutes each.
Is Prison Playbook finished?
Yes. Prison Playbook ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Prison Playbook on?
Prison Playbook is streaming on Netflix and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
Prison Playbook parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Prison Playbook is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Prison Playbook?
If you liked Prison Playbook, try Wentworth, Sneaky Pete, This City Is Ours.
Who created Prison Playbook?
Prison Playbook was created by Lee Woo-jung and Lee Do-hyun and stars Park Hae-soo, Jung Kyung-ho, Krystal Jung.