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Season 5 – Prison Break

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Michael Scofield is a desperate man in a desperate situation. His brother, Lincoln Burrows, was convicted of a crime he didn't commit and put on Death Row. Michael holds up a bank to get himself incarcerated alongside his brother in Fox River State Penitentiary, then sets in motion a series of elaborate plans to break Lincoln out and prove his innocence. Once out of jail, their perils aren't over -- the brothers must flee to escape recapture and battle an intricate political conspiracy that puts everyone's life at risk.
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Prison Break — Season 5

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Prison Break recaptures some of its old urgency in its return, but familiar faces and frenetic action aren't enough to make up for a plot that manages to bore while beggaring belief.

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Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter The reality is that Prison Break in 2017 is basically a collection of ideas that Homeland passed on, if you can imagine that. Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Amy Blumsom Daily Telegraph (UK) For a 45-minute blast of nostalgia or a bit of (literal) escapism, Prison Break does the job. Just make sure you've suspended your disbelief before you watch. Rated: 3/5 Apr 11, 2017 Full Review Jeff Jensen Entertainment Weekly Prison Break isn't worth much of anything, but it could have been. You can see the better show trying to escape its lock-up of bad ideas. Rated: C- Apr 5, 2017 Full Review Nabila Hatimy The Star (Kenya) This season promises plenty of action in some real-world parallels... Rated: 4.5/5 Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Anissa Hanley Black Nerd Problems I was fascinated the entire time and thought there were a great amount of plot twists. There was a character for everyone. No one was quite like the other, which definitely added to the beauty of this show. Jun 12, 2018 Full Review Chris Cabin Collider My hope is that this will satisfy whatever itch the show's die-hards had to elicit this revival, if only to finally put an end to all of this. Rated: 1/5 Mar 23, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sofia G It took them virtually 9 years to come to their senses and realise how disastrous the finale was. This season was a redemption of the later one, yet it fell short. I assume timing wasn't on their side so they forgot about crucial characters that weren't even mentioned at the end—Sucre, LJ, Mahone—. I'm very fond of this show so I'm glad we've got a deserving finale for Michael Scofield. Overall, Prison Break is worth watching and definitely very top on my list. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Mari M I loved it - the charisma of Wentworth and brute of Dom made a great team and the drama and suspense was off the charts in every episode. Michael Scofields MacGyverisms were amazing and so clever to watch and try to second guess what he had planned - his fearless attack on everything and everyone without ever firing a shot -even the president, was so fun to see his boldness. I know Wentworth has claimed to never do another Season but what about a spinoff with Ja - the Korean Queen fan, he was smart, confident, bold like Michael and could pull off some great episodes in my opinion. Let's see Ja in a new series - he'd make a great new prisoner with intellect, or an agent, whatever, and bring in some of the other familiar faces. I just started watching this series for the first time in June of 2025 and it's a 20 year old series but it really captivated me for sure. Would love more!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/12/25 Full Review Josh P And once again, a good series got stretched out too far, ending with a flop. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Rafik 1 It was great to see the characters back, and the end was satisfying. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review gta and more B the first episods were very good, then they just ruind it, Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/24 Full Review Audience Member This is the greatest TV Show I have ever seen, even season 5 was incredible, the biggest issue I had with this season for me is, that it wasnt longer. The whole Season was so full of action and was so smart written once again, one of the problems was that this season is WAYYY to short, you dont really get an introduction to the characters which doesn't make them really likable , so for me the personal Death of Whip wasnt sad at all. The Cliffhangers and Turning Points are amazing, like in every Season. This TV Show in general is such an amazing masterpiece and it was truly a great time watching this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Wentworth Miller

Michael Scofield

Dominic Purcell

Lincoln Burrows

Sarah Wayne Callies

Dr. Sara Tancredi

Amaury Nolasco

Fernando Sucre

Robert Knepper

Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell

Rockmond Dunbar

C-Note

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 4, 2017 Ogygia Lincoln Burrows and Sara Tancredi reunite to track down the truth after clues emerge that suggest Michael Scofield might still be alive. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 2017 Kaniel Outis Lincoln and C-Note search for the Sheik of Light; Michael and Whip attempt an escape from Ogygia; Sara's investigation into Michael's reappearance leads to an uneasy reunion with Paul Kellerman. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 2017 The Liar T-Bag warns Sara about Poseidon's henchmen; Lincoln attempts to retrieve his confiscated passport; Michael plans his next move. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 2017 The Prisoner's Dilemma Michael, Whip and Ja make a deal with the devil for another chance to escape from Ogygia; T-Bag meets with Kellerman to gather more information on Michael's resurrection. Details Episode 5 Aired May 2, 2017 Contingency Lincoln tries to understand what really happened to Michael; C-Note has a new escape plan; Sara struggles with the idea that Michael may be alive. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 2017 Phaeacia As Michael, Lincoln and the remaining Ogygia gang attempt to escape Yemen, they find themselves fleeing from a vengeful Cyclops; the pursuit of the escapees leads A&W and Van Gogh to Graceland. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 2017 Wine Dark Sea Sara fears for her family's safety when she discovers the real reason that Michael faked his own death; Sucre helps Michael and Lincoln find a way home. Details Episode 8 Aired May 23, 2017 Progeny When Sara and her son are threatened, Michael and Lincoln recruit the help of Sheba and C-Note to catch Poseidon; Whip sets out on a separate mission; T-Bag reveals a secret. Details Episode 9 Aired May 30, 2017 Behind the Eyes Dangerous threats keep Michael and Lincoln fighting to protect Sara and Mike; Poseidon's attempts to outsmart Michael and the rest of the gang lead them to the ultimate showdown. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Paul Scheuring, Neal H. Mortiz, Marty Adelstein, Dawn Parouse, Vaun Wilmott, Michael Horowitz
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 4, 2017
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