Prison Break
- TV Series
- 2005–2017
- Tous publics
- 44m
A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.A structural engineer installs himself in a prison he helped design, in order to save his falsely accused brother from a death sentence by breaking themselves out from the inside.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 8 wins & 32 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Prison Break' is lauded for its gripping narrative, standout performances by Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell, and complex plot twists. Key themes such as brotherhood, loyalty, and sacrifice resonate with audiences. However, critiques highlight uneven pacing, contrived plot elements, and a noticeable drop in quality post-first season. Unrealistic scenarios and inconsistencies, particularly in later seasons, are also noted. Despite these flaws, many viewers find the series compelling and suggest watching at least the initial two seasons.
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After seeing the commercial I did not strike me as something I wanted to see, but My husband convinced me to sit down and watch the pilot. OH MY GOD, I was so surprised. After seeing that one episode I am hooked. On Monday nights no one in my house can make a sound while Prison Break is on. We absolutely love it, you immediately love the brothers and want them to succeed. You feel that their failure would be your failure, you want to cry with them, laugh with them.. I hope this show stays around for a while. I know that I would never miss an episode. Any one who has not started watching this show, do so now, you will not regret it in the least. You will fall in love with Wentworth Miller, he is a gem.
Season One: 10/10
Season Two: 9.5/10
Season Three: 7/10
Season Four: 4.5/10
Season Five: 8.5/10
Themes: Action, Crime, Prison Escape, Mystery, Suspense, Manhunt, Drama, Family, Relationships, Stealing, Government & Conspiracy Theories.
Top five characters: 1) Michael Scofield, 2) John Abruzzi, 3) David 'Whip' Martin, 4) Benjamin Miles 'C-Note' Franklin and 5) Fernando Sucre.
Season Two: 9.5/10
Season Three: 7/10
Season Four: 4.5/10
Season Five: 8.5/10
Themes: Action, Crime, Prison Escape, Mystery, Suspense, Manhunt, Drama, Family, Relationships, Stealing, Government & Conspiracy Theories.
Top five characters: 1) Michael Scofield, 2) John Abruzzi, 3) David 'Whip' Martin, 4) Benjamin Miles 'C-Note' Franklin and 5) Fernando Sucre.
Prison Break changed my life in the best possible way. Season 1 gave me hell of a ride. I love Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) and he is so calm, intelligent.
Nothing but love!
Watch the first episode of season 1 and I promise you'll have the time of your life
Nothing but love!
Watch the first episode of season 1 and I promise you'll have the time of your life
Prison Break is a story about two brothers. One is Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) who's on Death Row for a crime he didn't commit. His genius brother Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) holds up a bank to get himself out in jail with his brother. He has a plan to break them out, and a host of other interesting characters. Once out it's not over as they have to evade capture as they try to take down a political conspiracy. It's a heart pounding thriller that will keep you captivated throughout its entire run. The show is really smartly written where all of the cast and characters are given a chance to shine and they do...the entire cast is terrific! The first season is obviously the best but the others are still very well done and definitely worth watching. Don't miss this show!
Prison Break is a heart pounding thriller that will keep you captivated throughout its entire run. The show is really smartly written where all of the cast and characters are given a chance to shine and they do...the entire cast is terrific! But the standouts are def the two stars of the show...Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell who play brothers Michael and Lincoln almost perfectly! I just recently started watching this show again since I haven't seen it since it was originally on back in 2005 and I can say it still holds up and is just as good as when it was on back then. If you haven't seen this yet then do yourself a favor and watch it as soon as you can.
Did you know
- TriviaThirteen prisons banned this show.
- GoofsMost of the main characters committed crimes in different states. (T-Bag in Arkansas, Fernando in New York, etc.) However, they are in a state prison in Chicago, not a federal prison.
- Quotes
Michael Scofield: I thought your cousin was trying to move in on your girl.
Fernando Sucre: That's my other cousin but thanks for briniging that up, jackass!
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 (2006)
- SoundtracksMain Title
Written by Ramin Djawadi
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