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🎬 Prisión Break, el arte de escapar (y no solo de la cárcel|RESEÑA (ESP-ENG)@marabuzal361d

Yo soy un hombre que disfruta las historias. Las buenas, las que te atrapan desde el primer segundo y no te sueltan ni en los créditos finales. Y si hay una serie que encarna esa obsesión por la narrativa perfectamente engranada, esa es Prisión Break (2005-2017). No es solo una serie sobre prisiones; es un manual de estrategia, un drama familiar disfrazado de thriller y, sobre todo, una lección de cómo convertir la desesperación en arte.

Desde el primer fotograma, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) se convirtió en un ícono. Un hombre de traje impecable y mirada glacial, cuyo cuerpo escondía un secreto: un tatuaje que era mapa, código y obsesión. La genialidad de la premisa radica en su simpleza: un ingeniero se autoencarcela para salvar a su hermano, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), condenado a muerte por un crimen que no cometió. Pero aquí no hay héroe infalible; cada línea del tatuaje de Michael es una jugada arriesgada, y cada episodio nos recuerda que el menor error puede costarles la vida.

La producción merece un capítulo aparte. Filmar en la abandonada Joliet Correctional Center —una prisión real— añadió un realismo claustrofóbico. Los tatuajes protésicos de Michael, que tomaban cinco horas diarias en aplicarse, no eran solo efectos especiales: eran la metáfora visual de cómo llevamos nuestras obsesiones grabadas en la piel. Y la banda sonora de Ramin Djawadi (Game of Thrones, Westworld) tensaba los nervios con esos pianos minimalistas que sonaban como relojes de cuenta regresiva.

Lo que elevó Prisión Break por encima de otros dramas carcelarios fue su elenco. No había personajes planos, sino seres rotos cuyas lealtades cambiaban más rápido que las reglas del patio:

Lincoln Burrows: El prototipo del hermano mayor fracasado, con músculos para pelear y un corazón que siempre elige la familia.
Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies): La médica adicta que demostró que la fuerza no siempre viene en frascos de pastillas.

T-Bag (Robert Knepper): El villano que robó la serie. Un psicópata con modales de caballero sureño y un lenguaje corporal que daba escalofríos. Su audición fue tan inquietante que los productores reescribieron el guion para darle más peso.

Hasta los secundarios brillaban: el inocente Tweener (murió demasiado pronto), el pragmático Sucre, o el sádico Bellick, que pasó de carcelero a prisionero en una caída digna de tragedia griega.

La primera temporada es un reloj: cada episodio avanza el plan de escape mientras revela piezas de la conspiración que enmarcó a Lincoln. Pero tras la fuga de Fox River, la serie osciló entre lo brillante (Sona, la prisión panameña sin muros) y lo ridículo (¿Michael trabajando para la CIA?). Sin embargo, incluso en sus momentos más delirantes, mantuvo su esencia: la libertad no es un destino, sino una lucha constante.

El final de la serie original (ignoremos el revival de 2017) fue un puñetazo: Michael sacrificándose por los demás, cerrando su arco con un ”Ya no tengo que escapar de nada” que resonó como epitafio. No fue un happy end, sino uno honesto: en este mundo, los héroes no siempre sobreviven, pero sus planes sí.

Dos décadas después, Prisión Break sigue siendo un referente. Influenció desde Money Heist (con sus planes laberínticos) hasta Ozark (familias que navegan el crimen). Pero su mayor logro fue humanizar a los “criminales”: nos hizo llorar por un fugitivo, odiar al sistema y cuestionar quiénes son realmente los monstruos.

Como bien dijo T-Bag: ”La gente cambia… cuando se les quita todo”. Y esta serie demostró que, a veces, lo que queda tras perderlo todo es lo mejor de nosotros.

¿Hasta dónde llegarías por alguien? Michael nos dio la respuesta en cada gota de sudor en los planos de Fox River, con cada mentira necesaria, en cada sacrificio.

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🎬 PRISON BREAK: THE ART OF ESCAPING (AND NOT JUST FROM PRISON) | REVIEW

I’m a man who loves stories—the good ones, the kind that grab you from the first second and don’t let go, even after the credits roll. And if there’s one series that embodies that obsession with perfectly crafted storytelling, it’s Prison Break (2005-2017). This isn’t just a show about prisons; it’s a manual on strategy, a family drama disguised as a thriller, and above all, a lesson in turning desperation into art.

From the very first frame, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) became an icon. A man in an impeccable suit with an icy gaze, hiding a secret beneath his skin: a tattoo that was a map, a code, and an obsession. The brilliance of the premise lies in its simplicity—an engineer gets himself incarcerated to save his brother, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), who’s on death row for a crime he didn’t commit. But there’s no infallible hero here; every line on Michael’s tattoo is a high-stakes gamble, and each episode reminds us that the smallest mistake could cost them their lives.

Production: A Claustrophobic Masterpiece

The production deserves its own chapter. Filming in the abandoned Joliet Correctional Center—a real prison—added a layer of claustrophobic realism. Michael’s prosthetic tattoos, which took five hours daily to apply, weren’t just special effects—they were a visual metaphor for how we carry our obsessions etched into our skin. And Ramin Djawadi’s (Game of Thrones, Westworld) score ratcheted up the tension with minimalist pianos that sounded like ticking countdown clocks.

The Characters: Flawed, Human, Unforgettable

What set Prison Break apart from other prison dramas was its cast. There were no flat characters, just broken souls whose loyalties shifted faster than the rules of the yard:

Lincoln Burrows: The archetype of the failed older brother, with muscles for fighting and a heart that always chose family.
Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies): The addicted doctor who proved strength doesn’t always come in pill bottles.
T-Bag (Robert Knepper): The villain who stole the show. A psychopath with the manners of a Southern gentleman and body language that sent chills down your spine. His audition was so unsettling that the writers rewrote the script to give him more weight.

Even the supporting characters shone—the tragic Tweener (gone too soon), the pragmatic Sucre, and the sadistic Bellick, whose fall from prison guard to inmate was worthy of Greek tragedy.

The Story: From Precision to Chaos

The first season was a Swiss watch—each episode advanced the escape plan while revealing pieces of the conspiracy that framed Lincoln. But after the Fox River breakout, the series swung between brilliance (Sona, the Panamanian prison without walls) and absurdity (Michael working for the CIA?). Yet even at its most ridiculous, it never lost its core truth: freedom isn’t a destination, but a constant fight.

The original ending (let’s ignore the 2017 revival) was a gut punch—Michael sacrificing himself for the others, closing his arc with a quiet "I don’t have to run anymore" that echoed like an epitaph. It wasn’t a happy ending, but an honest one: in this world, heroes don’t always survive, but their plans do.

Legacy: The Prison That Changed TV

Two decades later, Prison Break remains a benchmark. It influenced everything from Money Heist (with its labyrinthine schemes) to Ozark (families navigating crime). But its greatest achievement was humanizing "criminals"—it made us root for a fugitive, hate the system, and question who the real monsters are.

As T-Bag once said: "People change… when they lose everything." And this series proved that sometimes, what’s left after losing it all is the best part of us.

How far would you go for someone? Michael gave us the answer in every drop of sweat inside Fox River, in every necessary lie, in every sacrifice.

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›¿Escapar? No siempre es bueno - Prison Break: Opinión [ESP-ENG]@soldierofdreams1201d
La cárcel es la justiciera de los hombres: el castigo mortal a los crímenes humanos. ¿Cómo es entonces que un inocente puede caer en ella? En ocasiones los justos pagan por pecadores, aunque éstos no lo sean. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), a diferencia del ciudadano común, es capaz de sacrificar todo con el objetivo de ir a la prisión, no a cumplir un castigo, al contrario: para salvar a su hermano de la injusticia. Para ello deberá romper el sistema y elaborar un plan táctico… la libertad no es tan fácil y, si no se planea bien, puede conducir a la oscuridad eterna. Dispuesto a perder la vida y no la dignidad, Scofield se une a un grupo de reos para evadir el encierro, no sin antes conocer las consecuencias de su lealtad.

Prison is the justice of men: the deadly punishment for human crimes. How is it then that an innocent can fall for it? Sometimes the just pay for sinners, even if they are not. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), unlike the common citizen, is capable of sacrificing everything in order to go to prison, not to serve a punishment, on the contrary: to save his brother from injustice. To do this, he must break the system and develop a tactical plan... freedom is not that easy and, if not planned well, it can lead to eternal darkness. Willing to lose his life and not his dignity, Scofield joins a group of inmates to escape imprisonment, but not before learning the consequences of his loyalty.

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La primera vez que vi Prison Break todavía me encontraba en la víspera de la adolescencia: seguía apestando a series juveniles y comiquitas de Cartoon Network. Para aquel entonces la historia Michael Scofield era muy popular y difícilmente uno no podía escuchar algo que no fuera sobre él, su hermano, una fulana abogada y los consecuentes corazones rotos. Yo escuchaba a muchas chicas suspirar por el actor Wentworth Miller y por alguna razón también las veía llorar. Claro que era indiferente para mí porque solo deseaba escuchar Kudai (una banda de Pop Rock, XD) y hablar de cosas sobre las matemáticas. No fue por mucho tiempo pues, sin poder resistirme a la idea de ver la serie, compré el DVD de Prison Break y le dediqué un fin de semana completo.

Ere imposible no tener taquicardias mientras veía esta historia pues el suspenso que dominaba y los inesperados giros en el argumento me mantenían con los ojos puestos en la pantalla del televisor y el corazón en la garganta. En un momento Scofield y su cuadrilla estaban listos para escapar y en un abrir y cerrar de ojos todos sus planes se iban a la basura. El asunto no era fácil porque se enfrentaban al propio sistema de los Estados Unidos, y peor aún: de aquellos que deseaban corromperlo.

Un total de cinco temporadas fueron suficientes (o tal vez demasiado) para finalizar una serie que tocaba el eje de la prisión con y sin barrotes, pues al fin de cuentas el encierro que sufría Scofield y su hermano Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) iba más allá de una simple sentencia; se convirtió en una obsesión y a su vez, en una línea de duros acontecimientos. No hay paz, ni siquiera para el espectador; solo la impaciencia y los nervios que atacan en los dientes y las uñas.

The first time I saw Prison Break I was still on the eve of my teens: I still reeked of teen shows and cartoons from Cartoon Network. By then the Michael Scofield story was very popular and one could hardly hear anything that wasn't about him, his brother, a sore lawyer and the consequent broken hearts. I heard many girls sigh for the actor Wentworth Miller and for some reason I also saw them cry. Of course it was indifferent to me because I only wanted to listen to Kudai (a Pop Rock band, XD) and talk about things about mathematics. It wasn't for long so, unable to resist the idea of watching the series, I bought the Prison Break DVD and dedicated a whole weekend to it.

It was impossible not to have tachycardia while watching this story because the suspense that dominated and the unexpected plot twists kept me with my eyes on the television screen and my heart in my throat. In a moment Scofield and his gang were ready to escape and in the blink of an eye all his plans were going to waste. The matter was not easy because they were facing the United States system itself, and worse still: those who wanted to corrupt it.

A total of five seasons were enough (or perhaps too much) to finish a series that touched on the axis of the prison with and without bars, because in the end the confinement suffered by Scofield and his brother Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) went further. of a simple sentence; it became an obsession and, in turn, a line of harsh events. There is no peace, not even for the viewer; only impatience and nerves that attack teeth and nails.

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De ser yo un niñato sin noción sobre la televisión policiaca pasé a ser un adicto al suspenso que de ella se deprendía. No fue algo positivo pues, consideré los estándares de Prison Break como cualidades que cualquier producción estadounidense debía tener para convencerme. ¡Ideas al fin de un aficionado! No obstante, el ritmo de las temporadas siguientes y el mismo patrón de los barrotes y las ideas de escape comenzaron a aburrirme en algún punto. Los giros ya no eran tan sorprendentes e incluso los empecé a ver exagerados. ¿Qué pasaba conmigo? Tal vez el reciente cambio de generación y la llegada de otras obras de televisión igual de imponentes influenciaron en mis evaluaciones críticas, llevadas de la mano de mi hermano menor y sus constantes recomendaciones sobre “mejores series”.

No tengo por qué despreciar Prison Break, por supuesto que ha sido una de las mejores producciones que he visto en mi vida. Scofield me enseñó algo que vale la pena pensar en cualquier circunstancia: el análisis de patrones sencillos y estrategias no convencionales. ¡Vaya hombre nuestro protagonista! Siempre con las desquiciadas ideas que terminaban sacando de apuros a los reos que lo seguían, y que no eran tan inocentes como su hermano Lincoln. Me encariñé demasiado, sin embargo, con la abogada… (Adjunto lagrimas) y desde ese instante supe que no debía encariñarme con ningún personaje, algo que luego me comprobó Juego de Tronos (más lagrimas para variar, XD).

El sistema presidiario Estadounidense siempre ha sido de mi especial interés, no porque quiera yo formar parte de él (ni siendo yo policía, XD) sino por las estrictas reglas que en él existen y las condenas a muerte que del mismo se derivan. No son como las cárceles de mi país (ojalá lo fueran) y además la estricta ley americana no perdona ni justifica los errores. Tantos órganos judiciales y organizaciones como el FBI, por ejemplo, lo vuelven todavía más interesante. Ahora imaginen intentar escapar de un sistema carcelario tan riguroso… ¿lo verían posible? Es mejor que no lo comprueben. LOL.

From being a brat with no notion of police television, I became addicted to the suspense that came from it. It was not something positive because I considered the standards of Prison Break as qualities that any American production should have to convince me. Ideas at last from an amateur! However, the pace of the following seasons and the same pattern of bars and escape ideas started to bore me at some point. The twists weren't so amazing anymore and I even started to see them as exaggerated. What was wrong with me? Perhaps the recent change of generation and the arrival of other equally impressive television works influenced my critical evaluations, led by my younger brother and his constant recommendations on "best series."

I have no reason to despise Prison Break, of course it has been one of the best productions I've seen in my life. Scofield taught me something worth thinking about in any circumstance: simple pattern analysis and unconventional strategies. What a man our protagonist! Always with the crazy ideas that ended up bailing out the prisoners who followed him, and who were not as innocent as his brother Lincoln. I got too attached, however, to the lawyer... (I attach tears) and from that moment I knew that I shouldn't get attached to any character, something that Game of Thrones later confirmed to me (more tears for a change, XD).

The American prison system has always been of special interest to me, not because I want to be part of it (nor being a police officer, XD) but because of the strict rules that exist in it and the death sentences that derive from it. They are not like the prisons in my country (I wish they were) and also the strict American law does not forgive or justify mistakes. So many judicial bodies and organizations like the FBI, for example, make it even more interesting. Now imagine trying to escape from such a rigorous prison system… would you see it as possible? It is better not to check. LOL.

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Si he de elegir mi temporada favorita diría que es la segunda. Hubo una trama tan cambiante que al final de cada episodio terminaba con los ojos igual de abiertos que los de esos títeres hechos con calcetines. Al final la prisión, aunque no existía, se convirtió en todo un condado; la idea de la libertad no estaba consolidada y, para empeorarlo todo, surgió la figura de Mahone (William Fichtner), un personaje estratega que no le dejó el camino fácil a Scofield. La sucesiva muerte de personajes y la aparición de otros, así como la incorporación de un nuevo ambiente carcelario le dio un cambio total a esta serie de televisión, al menos en su original directriz.

Fue en Prison Break que conocí a algunos actores por primera vez, entre estos a Sarah Wayne, quien también participó en The Walking Dead con el personaje de Lori. No puedo catalogar a esta serie de televisión como la mejor historia de todos los tiempos, pero si como una de las buenas y de las que no se olvidan. A veces es bueno recordar viejas épocas, ¿y qué mejor que una joya como ésta? Difícilmente uno se aburre, más bien gana la ansiedad, XD. Creo que incluso la incluiría en las obras de televisión no aptas para cardiacos… es broma, pero no tanto.

¿Ya has visto Prison Break? No dudes en compartirme en los comentarios tu experiencia al ver esta serie de televisión, ;-).

If I have to choose my favorite season, I'd say it's the second. There was such an ever-changing plot that at the end of each episode I ended up with my eyes as wide as those sock puppets. In the end the prison, although it did not exist, became a whole county; the idea of freedom was not consolidated and, to make everything worse, the figure of Mahone (William Fichtner) emerged, a strategic character who did not leave the easy path for Scofield. The successive death of characters and the appearance of others, as well as the incorporation of a new prison environment gave this television series a complete change, at least in its original direction.

It was in Prison Break that I met some actors for the first time, including Sarah Wayne, who also starred in The Walking Dead as Lori. I cannot classify this television series as the best story of all time, but as one of the good ones and one that is not forgotten. Sometimes it's good to remember old times, and what better than a jewel like this? Hardly one gets bored, rather anxiety wins, XD. I think I would even include it in the television works not suitable for the faint of heart... just kidding, but not that much.

Have you seen Prison Break yet? Feel free to share your experience watching this television series in the comments, ;-).

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›Prison Break - Tv Series@claudio831868d
Prison break was one of my first TV series and the first season, consisting of 24 episodes, was really brilliant. The theme is original and the episode in the episode grows the desire to immediately look at the next episode because the creators have seen fit to end it with an important event whose outcome can only be discovered by following the next episode.

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The story takes place inside the For River maximum security prison and Michael Scofield, a brilliant engineer decides to get arrested to help his brother Lincoln Burrows already detained for a murder, in his view not completed, and sentenced to death. The alternation of the actions is very linear and smooth and it is possible to follow very carefully every single second, learning also some hints of construction engineering. During the first season Michael is busy discovering all the details of the prison thanks to the help of the layout that he had tattooed all over his body in a very ingenious way.

The beauty of the show is that nothing goes as it was designed and evasion must be continually changed based on the unexpected, such as the meeting with some prisoners and their involvement in the escape plan. Prison break also describes the conditions in which prisoners are forced to live, often the cells are overcrowded and continued permanence in closed and restricted places causes friction and violent clashes between prisoners, with serious consequences for the protagonists.

The beauty of the first season tends to get lost with the others as that attention to history and detail fades, making the story a bit monotonous, which leads to classic shootings or car leaks. In fact it was quite difficult to continue the story at the levels of the first season. I would have preferred it not to go beyond the second one but I imagine that the success and the big economic revenues have stimulated the development of further seasons stopping at the fourth, before proceeding at a distance of years with a new season.

Movie URL: https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2288-prison-break?language=en-EN

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Prison Break è stata una delle mie prime serie TV e la prima stagione, composta da 24 episodi, è stata davvero brillante. Il tema è originale e nell'episodio della puntata cresce la voglia di guardare subito al prossimo episodio perché i creatori hanno pensato bene di concluderlo con un evento importante il cui esito potrà essere scoperto solo seguendo la puntata successiva.

La storia si svolge all'interno della prigione di massima sicurezza di For River e ** Michael Scofield **, un brillante ingegnere decide di farsi arrestare per aiutare suo fratello di lui ** Lincoln Burrows ** già detenuto per omicidio, a suo avviso non completato, e condannato a morte. L'alternanza delle azioni è molto lineare e scorrevole ed è possibile seguire con molta attenzione ogni singolo secondo, apprendendo anche alcuni accenni di ingegneria edile. Durante la prima stagione Michael è impegnato a scoprire tutti i dettagli della prigione grazie all'aiuto del layout che aveva tatuato su tutto il corpo di lui in modo molto ingegnoso.

Il bello dello spettacolo è che nulla va come è stato progettato e l'evasione deve essere continuamente modificata in base agli imprevisti, come l'incontro con alcuni prigionieri e il loro coinvolgimento nel piano di fuga. Prison break descrive anche le condizioni in cui i detenuti sono costretti a vivere, spesso le celle sono sovraffollate e la permanenza continuata in luoghi chiusi e ristretti provoca attriti e scontri violenti tra detenuti, con gravi conseguenze per i protagonisti.

La bellezza della prima stagione tende a perdersi con le altre man mano che l'attenzione alla storia e ai dettagli svanisce, rendendo la storia un po 'monotona, il che porta a sparatorie classiche o perdite di auto. In effetti è stato abbastanza difficile continuare la storia ai livelli della prima stagione. Avrei preferito che non andasse oltre la seconda ma immagino che il successo e le grandi entrate economiche abbiano stimolato lo sviluppo di ulteriori stagioni fermandosi alla quarta, prima di procedere a distanza di anni con una nuova stagione.

URL del film: https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2288-prison-break?language=en-EN

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›Prison Break Review - Time to Escape@reviewzzz2205d
When love, sacrifice and intelligence meet in one person, this is Michael, who has decided to sacrifice his life and career in exchange for his brother's help. A very smart architect works and earns well, but he decides to go to prison without thinking until he saves his brother. In this series, the meaning of sacrifice is revealed to us, as we will see tactical intelligence and good planning in the most famous escape from prison in the history of cinema.

The story

Initially, Linkin Porus was imprisoned for problems with his difficulty and charged with murder, but he did not do so and was on the verge of execution. Here his brother Michael appears to decide to enter the prison, which he had previously contributed to his design, as he works as an architect. Michael goes to a bank with a pistol in a clear robbery without any mask. In broad daylight, the police came and arrested him, and indeed the verdict was made. He must be imprisoned to enter the Fox River County prison with his brother. It was not easy for Michael at first to escape, especially with the harassment he found from prison. Michael tried to discover the prison well by watching the guards, digging a tunnel through his cell, and making up some problems until he saw the guards react And the level of insurance in prison. Michael Much had to show some pretense of the disease in order to go to the prison hospital and there the angel meets the treatment doctor there. But things never go well as a prison officer notices Michael's strange behavior, that corrupt officer who was taking advantage of prisoners and taking bribes from them and was known to be dirty in prison. And it gets worse when some prisoners discover Michael's escape plan and blackmail him by making them flee with him but asking them for help in return. Michael continues to plan and the harassment continues around him, but over time he gains more friendships The escape has become even easier.

An impression of the story

The story of the series as an idea is not new, but the implementation was completely different, with several genius actors such as T-Bag, Michael and Linkin The series had another flavor, as well, the wonderful scenario of the story was worthy of raising the hat. The film shows us the meanings of sacrifice between the brothers and the meanings of love, which seemed apparent when someone entered the prison to save his brother. Genius is an innate talent that Michael used to get his brother out of prison. The sincere feelings that formed then continue, and this is evident in Michael's relationship with the doctor. The dialogues in the series were the most wonderful. The series was a mixture of thriller and drama as there were more comedies. The series is not the type that you watch an episode and leave the series, but you can end it completely unless you become sleepy. I remember watching 5 episodes in a row.

Photography and production

Photography was very creative in terms of the distinctive camera shots and anticipation that occurred from time to time The magnificence of photography showed us in the transfer of the camera between the guards and Michael, in many cases The scenes of many of the series were full of excitement and anticipation, and the camera had a role in highlighting this. The producer seems to have spent well on this wonderful job as there was everything as it should be from a full prison and dungeon Security guards, police vehicles, etc. But I think the biggest factor in the success of the series is the selection of the main and secondary characters who performed above the excellent performance.

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›Prison Break Season 5 episode 4 (spoilers)@gooddream2911d
So after their escape in episode 3 that failed (and subsequently surprised no one since it was only episode 3) things finally get moving a bit quicker as we find ourselves returning to the tense Prison Break experience which is what everyone loves about this series anyway.

If you haven't watched the show and want to I encourage you to turn back now because I am going to be giving away important information.

ISIL has conveniently broken through the government checkpoints on the outskirts of town, thus necessitating the departure of all the prison guards. Before departing they have locked Michael and his crew in solitary confinement and also locked the rest of the prisoners in the general population area while fleeing out of fear of ISIL. Apparently, everyone else in the prison feels as though they are going to be killed once ISIL reaches them. There is one exception to the presumed upcoming slaughter: A high-ranking ISIL member inside the prison named Ramal.

The other prisoners decide to capture Ramal and use him as a bargaining chip for when ISIL arrives and Michael seems to be indifferent to whether or not the rest of the prisoners get a hold of him but the only way out of the cells they currently occupy resides inside of Ramal's cell. Therefore Michael has to join forces with this man.

At the last minute (as is tradition in Prison Break,) Ramal is able to open Michael's cell with the tools that are stashed inside the cells for some reason but no one ever found them before and they are able to elude their would be captors. Michael returns to the general population area and eventually they climb over the wall to escape the prison.... which begs the question... if that was an option for all the prisoners once the guards were gone anyway, why didn't they just do that? It would have been too easy I guess because Lincoln arrives back at the prison with the main gate key and releases everyone just as he sees Michael and his crew jumping over the wall.

Back in the USA we are thankfully given a chance to see the best character in the show, Theodore Bagwell become a bigger part of the story. Theodore has been targeted in some capacity by an ex CIA operative named Poseidon, whose true identity no one seems to know. Theodore tries to pry this information out of a government official and was making good headway when some silenced assassin gunshots hit both of them. T-Bag manages to escape, but the government official (named Kellerman, but it doesn't matter anymore) gets killed by these rogue agents that we don't yet know the identity of. It is presumed they have something to do with Poseidon.

if it wasn't for this guy, i probably would have stopped watching the series a while ago, he is that good

There are some really good scenes in this one, the pacing was intense the entire way through the episode and it was genuinely entertaining for the full 50 minutes or so. I know that I was saying less-than-stellar things about it based on the earlier episodes, but if EP 4 is at all indicative of what future episodes are going to contain, I'm gonna stick with it for now.

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I didn't want to watch this season at first because season 4 of Prison break was terrible which did not give me hope for this. Seasons 2 and especially 1 were brilliant, but the show went downhill fast after that due to a writers strike. I didn't even watch the last episodes of season 4. Season 5 surprised me, that it was actually good. Especially the first half of the season that was packed with tension and action as they had to escape a prison in a warzone. This season had hints of the original and some of the second season but it dragged at times during the second half. I recommend watching it, the whole thing. I was horrified to learn that they are making a 6th season after this season wrapped up so nicely. Where can they go from here? I'm sure it won't be anywhere good and will probably be unwatchable like season 4.

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Production: A Claustrophobic Masterpiece

The Characters: Flawed, Human, Unforgettable

The Story: From Precision to Chaos

Legacy: The Prison That Changed TV

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