Can't Stop Watching Since Eps 8
I found myself dragging to watch the show for the first 7 episode. But since Episode 8, I always dream about watching it when I'm not! It was hillarious, funny, and great amount of bromance. The acting is superb as I know many of them are from background theatre. So, the funny moments that, if done by those who can't pull it off, would make us cringe. Not this one though.Not a lot of love-romance kind of thing. But really emphasis on the human relationship. It is so funny that I can't stop laughing every episode (again, from eps 8 and above).
So, if you find yourself bored, give yourself a chance to wait until it hits episode 8. It's worth it!
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BUT, I think the real story begins when Lee Jin ho played by Jung kyung ho appears.
And after that, the remaining episodes are an absolute delight, a mix of smart comedy and emotions.
The characters are so human and you really get attached to each one of them.
The drama really reminded me of the reply serie in its dynamic and its bitter sweet feeling with a really happy, comic note. The sound effects, one of the trendmark of the director, are also serving their comic purpose really well in this drama !
Anyway, it took me time to get in the story , but once I was in, I was hooked.
I definitely recommend !!
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Really interesting plot, I really liked it and the pace of the show. Balanced between humor and seriousness very well. I loved the character development even though I felt a bit disappointed about the druggie going back to prison and relapsing, I feel like thats a huge plothole in the show and I was really confused why they just made that happen without ever talking about it again. His development felt really wasted , for most of the show it was him getting better and then he just..chooses to relapse again? Really made me mad, but whatever, not that big of a deal. Its a pretty cool concept and I recommend it. Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Prison Playbook and Jeong
As a Korean Canadian, I had heard the term "jeong" to describe a feeling among people, especially in Korea. It's a Korean word and there is no English counterpart. Prison Playbook shows us what jeong is. I was hesitant to watch this for a year because the trailer didn't really entice me, but I loved Hospital Playlist and Reply 1988, so I had to trust Director Shin Won Ho and the screenwriters.Jeong can mean affection, love, connection, relationship. The love and affection that develops among the inmates is incredible. The support they have for one another despite the hardship and the difficult situation they were in is beautiful. It is a deeply human story and strangely relatable. It was also hilarious at the most unexpected parts and that's what I need when I watch dramas. Not everything ends up going well for our main characters and I was ok with that.
I was most moved by the writing, whether it was the funny parts or the deeply moving and encouraging parts.
"You did your very best, but you weren't given any opportunity. So just blame the world instead. The world should've tried harder. The problem was that the world never gave you an opportunity."
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Hesitation hit me first, thinking if what's so good in this drama to hit such a high rating.
But when i started first episode, man im hooked that i want to finish it in one go.
I love the story, the actors did every part amazingly... what happen to some characters are disappointing but it was near to reality.
Sadly it ended... TToTT but i still got hangover about Kim Je-Hyuk and Lee Joon Ho's bromance.
Love this oppa's cute acting as well as Ajussi's (warden's) role.
Ahhh... hoping for another glimpse of Kim Je-Hyuks life in the near future, haha.
Thank you Prison Playbook cast and staff, congratulation and good job.
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Goes without saying the story is very good as well. Except the fact everyone seems to be innocent, harmless, angels bitten by some disaster that lead them into jail, there's always the good contradiction that we never get to see the other side. And there's the hook that caught me to begin with: if the main lead is going to jail, then we're gonna get to see how it is in there - I thought. And I have my doubts everything runs as smoothly, neatly, peacefully in real life, of course, as K-dramas always try to give out. But, well, I certainly hope for a world in which people can really repent, grow, change, mature, recover and straighten up in prison. If we could have at least that, of course...
Anyways, the acting is major! First time seeing this male lead and I loved his character, everyone else (I do mean everyone) did awesome jobs, every single character is appealing and leaves that feeling of needing more screentime.
I liked the way it began. Liked how it developed and liked the ending although I dislike this one character's fate and how they didn't really... well. No mistakes were made, it's just me being pissy he didn't get what I wanted him to.
Now, if you really enjoy character building you should really go for this one. The comedy gets a bit old towards the end but this show is still gold. Get on it!
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Trying not to get so emotional
Its quite a good reflection of society with funny and cheesy ways to not make it as serious.But as the plot goes on you get used to every problem getting fixed by the end of the day. So much that when reality hits its really sad.
It is a story with happy endings and sad real ones too. But will always make you feel giddy.
The acting of each and every artist is so good. A trait that Kdramas deliver. Plus their chemistry with each other always makes me fond.
It's a series that i wished could go on even if the characters will have to stay in the prison way after their release be due.
If you don't know what to watch and want something light hearted and intense at the same time this may be your cake to eat.
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Just finished watching it, and I will definitely re-watch it once I am done with other shows. What a treat! The lead actor has so much potential. This show is not for light hearted people, this will take you for a long ride with individuals you believe you have the right to judge, only to prove you wrong. There are so many lessons one can take from this masterpiece. I am so very glad to have watched it and would definitely recommend others to give it a go.
I didn't want it to end, it was that good and that big having an impact on my heart. I laughed, cried, felt pain watching this show.
I look forward for shows similar to this one, or one with a ride I am unable to forget.
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The story makes me think how the world might be like if we have the mentality of a sinner who thinks he doesn't deserve anything so when somebody does him good - he feels humbled and grateful. It reminds me of how Jesus Christ died for our since while we were still sinners and how undeserving are we of his grace - but we received it anyway.
The story inspires me to be somebody who is capable and successful - Just as how KJH has means and fame, and knew exactly whom to share them with. How fulfilling is it to be able to help someone and eventually become family.
The story also makes me think how being in the unknown zone makes you discover things about yourself and how your character is built based on the responses you make with the help of people who believe in you.
*Spoiler*
And lastly - i think the reason why only the "DRUGIE" failed to learn his lesson - is a warning to viewers to never take drugs because it controls your brain - which prevents people and even yourself in helping you out.
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Brilliant characters in an interesting setting
I liked all the main characters in the cell, be it the complaints-writing Dr. Go, the complete weirdo Loony, the lisping dirtbag Kaist, the mellow big brother Min Chul, the wrongfully convicted Jung Woo and the simple-minded, gentle Je Hyuk.I especially liked Min Chul and Lieutenant Peang, both being thoughtful of others in their way. Paeng really surprised me because he was rather annoying with his constant cursing, but over time you can see his heart of gold.
The acting was great, the comedy especially of Loony with other characters was really funny and the emotional scenes conveyed all the feelings without being too heavy.
I liked the directing as well, especially the first 20 minutes were already such a pleasure. How Je Hyuk went in the tunnel and exited it in the same scene but in the opposite direction in another vehicle and in handcuffs, that was a really well-excuted idea. And Joon Ho's joy before meeting Je Hyuk after all this time - even with a spring in his steps -, but then receives another task, so every life is sucked right out of him. Atfer those scenes I was quite sure I would like this series, which proved itself true.
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Episode 15 was such a rollercoaster ride:
There is Min Chul, this really nice person who committed a terrible crime. He really repented and displayed this with his spotless record. He is so warm and just a huge teddy bear. I really liked how he was so grateful for meeting his daughter and that he actually wanted his wife to be happy with another man. In the end he received the pardon and I was overjoyed.
Jung Woo's brother got to punch the bastard who was responsible for the incarceration of his brother. He really deserved that. And the meeting with Park's mother was something else. She is the one who suffers a lot; she lost her son and thought the perpetrator is behind bars and has to learn she cursed the wrong person. The guilt and suffering is visibly wearing her down tremendously.
To see how Han Yang (Loony) mess up his life again and to see the disappointement in Ji Won's face, was really hard. I know that many drugs alter the brain structure fundamentally, that addiction is a disease and that will power alone is not the solution. But I was so frustrated to see a character fail so hard and drag other people with him down. And it had to be the gay inmate. Why did the writers decide to give the drug storyline to a gay inmate? As far as I know, there are not many gay characters in Korean series intended for the general audience, so it is really annoying that they wrote him like that.
It is a magnificent episode, even if I have some qualms with it, and I'm really glad I watched Prison Playbook.
The one negative point is the ending of Han Yang, which was totally uncessary since they left him hanging in the air. He could have returned to his family and his boyfriend and be completely astonished that his mother actually came. Be thankful to his boyfriend to stick with him through all this. Or at least continue this storyline further, but this character did not deserve nothing after fighting so hard and than failing right at the end. To have just one cellmate be treated like this is quite unfair and of course it is the gay one.
SPOILER END
I want to end on a happy note: I enjoyed this show a lot, liked many characters and especially their comedic interactions were pure gold. I definitely recommend this series.
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Prison Playbook is an awesome drama with its well-written story and amazing cast.
The lead actors stole my heart!
Park Hae Soo portrayed Kim Je Hyuk perfectly. He seemed dumb most of the time but he had his moments of nasty temper. He survived prison with his dumb wit, and fame and it was superb!!
Jung Kyung Ho as Lee Joon Ho, is a dream guy for every girl just like Je He says. (My new crush!) He is really the best friend one would hope for. The way he handle every mishap in Kim Je Hyuk's life and take care of every one else makes you swoon over him.
Now all the other support roles who still played a significant role in the drama like Krystal, Min Chul, KAIST (superb acting of lisp), Dr. Ko, Loony (amazing display of character btw), Captain Yoo (handsome as ever), Lieutenant Song, Lieutenant Paeng and Jailbird!!! Jailbird was awesome!!
I would definitely advise you to watch this drama! It deserves 10/10!!
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Loved everything but the romance
It’s been a while since I’ve watched this but I realized that I haven’t reviewed this yet. I loved every character on the show. It made me cry so many times, especially Min Chul and Dr Ko’s backstory, even Kaist’s. Looney is also a favorite so it was heartbreaking for me to see how he ended up in the story.Lt. Paeng is my most fave of all jailguards. He has a cursing mouth but in reality a very warm-hearted man.
The only complaint I have on this show is the romance of the main lead and Ji-ho. For me, it was unnecessary since I am already filled with the bromance in the cell. I honestly skipped a lot of their romantic scenes, I am even more interested in the jail guard and the sister’s love story than the mains. Some of the characters that grew on me were suddenly dropped and never heard anything from them again.
Overall, I hope there’s a season 2 and I will surely watch it again.
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