What I didn't know then that I know now is what the Prison Break writers had in mind for this season: a political thriller. That's basically all the show is now. It's just complicated, Byzantine factions warring within the federal government. It's not what I signed up for.

Season 1 was all about the intrigue and occassional insights into life in a prison. We got to watch Scofield's astoundingly complex plan come together over the course of about twenty of the most exciting episodes of any show ever aired on TV. Seasons 2 and 3 tried to continue in this vein but were only moderately successful.

Now season 4. Season 4 is nothing more than a trite, uninspired so-called "thriller" that completely fails to keep me interested. It's just like a long, bad movie. My prediction: Michael Scofield dies some heroic death at the end of the season and the show is finished. The producers must know that Prison Break has jumped the shark.

T-Bag and Gretchen team up and a trip to Vegas leads Sucre learns first hand the rule 'what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.'

Remember this will be a SPOILER review.  Click read more for the review.

A humorous episode which really moved the plot forward a lot though ultimately in the end probably stalling it.  We've got another card and they're close to breaking into The Company's headquarters, it felt like it was coming soon but it seems now that Roland has lost his device that we won't be seeing this amazing break-in for a while.  I honestly thought that we would see them retrieve Scylla before the Christmas break, I hope I'm right but I'm guessing they'll have the Christmas cliffhanger of them breaking into the place.

The whole T-Bag grabbing Michael wasn't that interesting really.  What really was interesting is seeing him and Gretchen work together.  Could you see how impressed he was when he watched her choke out The Gate employee.  T-Bag thought he was a cold bastard but he's come across a cold bitch.  Though I'm glad that he didn't hurt hot receptionist girl, all the men can be thankful for that.

What made this episode for me was the Vegas bit.  Sucre going gay for Mike Novick. (I'm going to call The Company guy Mike Novick, 24 fans will though what I'm talking about)  Was so funny when the turnaround happened and you just knew what Sucre would do, come on who wouldn't?  I really did not see that coming, I should have.  Mike Novick is truly amazing but is having your genitalia gone and paying men to sleep with his wife, really the best way to get your  kicks?

Other goings on in this episode was Self taking it to Pad Man.  The setup here is that The Company will try and get him on their side and give him a position.  Will this happen?  It's obviously been setup like that so we'll see if it happens.  Probably so but it might be a way to get closer to The Company.

A couple of final notes, Roland may be funny but he's a stupid funny asshole.  Plus Mike Novick RULES.  See you guys next week.

Quote of the episode: Roland "Filling up nice.  Sucre must be in close proximity.  Getting oiled most likely."

Favourite Scene: Sucre going all YMCA.

The gang get card number 4 at the start of the show.  Though Mahone gets arrested which leads to a whole world of trouble.

Remember this will be a SPOILER review.  Click read more for the review.

Episode 6 brings a common episode of Prison Break, a filler type episode.  An episode in which the main story doesn't really go anywhere but instead it's paused for another story to happen.  In this case was Mahone in jail and the subsequent escape from his confines.  Though it's not to say I hated the episode, I actually enjoyed it and the main reason for this was because it focused on Alex.

Basically the start of the episode has the gang trying to acquire card number 4 at the racetrack.  This was a brilliant way to open up an episode.  They've now mastered the techniques of how to retrieve the information from a card and now they can do it with some ease.  So right at the start they acquire card 4 but this results in Alex being arrested.  This results in Michael deciding if they should get Mahone free or focus on getting card number 5.  They decide to break out Alex from the courthouse, in a wonderful scene in which Wyatt who found Alex at the police station, is there at the courthouse to kill him.

Gretchen who is battered and bruised seeks out her sister for help.  She gets herself cleaned up and arms herself ready to take out the company.  We find out that her sister's daughter is infact Gretchen's who gave her to her sister to raise.  For one scene who see some humanity from a woman who was a cold bitch throughout season 3.

T-Bag in the episode is still trying to figure out the meanings in the bird book but comes into trouble when one of his superiors tweaks that something is wrong so he flees, leaving hot receptionist girl behind, let's hope it's not the last we see of her.   Though while he's leaving his apartment, he comes face to face with Gretchen, I'm so looking forward to seeing these two together.  The rest of the episode didn't serve up too much else besides Self meeting Wyatt and becoming very nervous.

The problem with this episode, while it was entertaining, it just never had anything to say.  While it was good to have them get card 4 so early on, it wasn't so great that the rest of the episode was if they would help out Mahone.  Which if you are a devotee Prison Break fan, you would of course though that they would.

Quote of the episode: Alex "I promise you we will meet again and when we do, I'm gonna show you how personal things can get."Priso

Favourite Scene: The courthouse breakout.

Michael: I feel much better knowing that Michael has a health condition that he had once before. Although the fact that Lincoln feels that it must be dealt with sooner rather than later...and by a doctor makes me nervous. And please PLEASE don't lie to Sara. That is the last thing you two need.

Lincoln: Talk some sense into your brother. AND call your SON already! Why have we not heard about LJ yet????

Mahone: He is determined. That much needs to be said for him. It really is a testament to his character development that I am still supporting him. After all of the things that these guys have been through. Mahone has been back and forth between being the bad guy, the good guy and back again.

Scary Company Guy: Whats his name again? And why did he not follow Sara back to the hideout? I am so confused. Wasn't that what he wanted?

T-Bag: Ugh. I want to hit him in the face.

Gretchen: They should have killed her. What is going to happen with her?

     Chiar, am văzut că a apărut şi al cicilea episod din sezonul 4. Am luat episoadele 3 şi 4 dar nici pe-alea n-am apucat să le văd. Oricum, primul şi al doilea, parcă nu m-au mai atras la fel de mult ca episoadele din sezoanele trecute.

The gang break into the federal reserve building to get card number 3.  Gretchen nails a guy but not in a good way.

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The gist of this episode was the gang trying to get card number 3 which was located in a safe in the federal reserve building.  So this was once again Prison Break-In, maybe they should rename the show.  Though I guess they still have to get out of places.  The gang really does make it look easy, don't they?  There were certainly some tense moments, typical Prison Break e.g. Pad Man asking to see the card.

T-Bag who's finding more treasures inside the bird book nearly twice died of a heart attack.  He has Brad and Sucre looking for him, plus the Asian man who is going to kill him unless he gets his hand on Scylla, he doesn't even though what Scylla is.  Though it seems sexy, voluptuous reception girl will call Brad and the gang will finally get their hands on T-Bag and maybe we'll get some answers from the bird book.

The other things going on within this episode was Gretchen escaping by jamming a nail inside a man's head.  Now she's free it will be interesting to find out what she'll do.  Will she join the gang?  Or will she be a one woman vengeance machine against The Company?  Alex on the other hand is also in revenge mode.  He's determined to find Wyatt and now he's very close, now acquring the man's mobile number.

This episode wasn't anything grand, just typical Prison Break, giving you those edge of the seat moments.  Though it seems the story will be picking up now, only three card holders left.  The Pad Man knows that Self is looking into him and there's a story about Laos which should reveal itself soon.

Quote of the episode: T-Bag "If they deem her to be greedy or covetous, whatever she desires will certainly be accompanied by disastrous tidings."

Favourite Scene: Gretchen nailing her way to freedom.

Michael, Lincoln and Alex dress up.  Sara sobs and fucks everything up.

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Well the forth episode brings card number 2, only four more to go.  Let's hope those next four are not dragged out over many episodes.  The plot of this episode was basically the gang trying to find a way to get the info from card 2.  Sara has her own little story in which she discovers Bruce has been killed and she contemplates breaking her 3 year sobriety.  Excluding Sara's little side story, this episode wasn't too bad overall but the pace was far too slow for a Prison Break episode.  Though this is mainly down to Sara's sobbing which frankly was boring.  Really who cares if she takes a drink?  I didn't and I knew she wouldn't drink it anyway.

Michael and co. bascially found out that the second card holder was a Turkish consulate's wife.  In which they managed to acquire the info from the card by attending a fundraiser about police who have died and the family they have left behind that the consulate's wife was attending.  Though first, Michael, Lincoln and Alex stole cop uniforms to attend the fundraiser, plus a little murder helped as well.

T-Bag was still on his quest, following whatever is in the bird book which I have no idea will lead too.  Though he did encounter Michael and Lincoln but their meeting was short lived, though Linc did get in a punch for good old times.  Though I have to mention the wonderful receptionist, yes wasn't she a wonderful actress, best actress I've seen in a long time.  She's an asset to the show, hopefully she'll be around for a bit.

It's very annoying that Wyatt has found Sara, my god I knew why there was a reason the writers killed her off.  She's a very pretty girl but my god she annoys me a lot.  We'll see how her stupidity will manifest.  Sorry that this is a short one but I'm so busy.  See you next week guys.

Quote of the episode: Roland “"Look out fellas, it's the pigs, run.”

Favourite Scene: T-Bag meeting the friendly receptionist.

Alright really I'm just a perv but there wasn't really a standout scene.

The boys are back to it again...as usual.

Lincoln: Is it just me or does he have more tattoos than he did in the last few seasons? Must have spent some time in a tattoo parlor in Panama with LJ and Sophia. (Where is LJ? Linc hasnt even called him)

T-Bag: Oh Teddy. Always something. The look on his face when he saw Lincoln from across the way was PRICELESS. Chances are that they are going to need him to break into Gate...which is obviously the site of where the cards can be read at. Now the question is can he fake the salesman thing long enough to make a deal with our boys and help them with their break in. He already dropped the ball on Xing and now he is dead. And also...that receptionist was Lindsay on the OC....Caleb Nichols love child. I love when actors cross between my favorite shows. :)

Agent Self: Things are falling apart for him. I hope he can really keep our boys on the right track. If it was anyone other than Michael making things happen it would already have been screwed.

Sara: I am sad that she started drinking again. I really hope that they avoid having the rest of the season be a downward spiral for her. That would make me sad. I really need her to have a happy ending with Michael.

Michael: Nosebleeds? Again! Ahhh. Please don't have him die. Don't do a brain damage storyline or anything else. It is probably just because he has spent the last 3 seasons with a furrowed brow and speaking with a loud raspy whisper. That would be hard on anyone.

Bellick: Someone better watch him. He's going to get them in trouble.

Mahone: Love him. His character is winning me over with every single episode.

TALLY: 2 cards down.

Well, this episode goes to Mahone. William Fichtner is an AMAZING actor. I thought he deserved a bigger role in the Dark Knight movie too...but that's another story. As much as I hated him in Season 2, I love him more the more he gets connected into the storyline with our boys. It's a good thing they have him around since he was really helpful this episode.  I was also glad that Linc was the one to hear his secret convo with Lang because he would have the most sympathy for a man who had lost his son. Speaking of...haven't heard about LJ...poor kid just gets passed off from woman to woman while his dad jumps from prison to prison to warehouse.

Roland: Kind of a sissy.

Michael: He can do it all. I swear. There is nothing he cannot do. I was worried at the end that he wouldnt get a picture of the guys meeting at the power plant, so I was happy when he had the video on his phone to show Agent Self.  Also...is he having headaches? What is that going to be about in the future?

Lincoln: Loved when he took the axe and smashed the window. He may be on the "big and dumb" side of the fence sometimes, but I love Linc on a mission.

Bellick: An even bigger sissy.

Sucre: I feel bad for him. He just wants to be with his kid. Can you blame him?

Bruce: Poor Bruce. I feel bad that he had to die also. He was the only one left in Sara's life who would help, but wasn't dead yet. And now he is. Sad.

Storyline: I have to admit I was a bit skeptical before this season started, but I am actually starting to like the way that this is going. I like seeing all the guys working together as a team, kind of like they did in Fox River. I like seeing Michael and Sara together. I like seeing them work out short missions...and I like that we have a direction of the season now that we know who has the cards. I enjoy this idea because each and every card will have a different plot and storyline and possibly location. Gives us more variety than we had in the Sona season.

The gang go after card number 2.  Plus T-Bag gets a new crib.

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This episode was a very season 2 type escapade, bascially it had a lot of running.  It wasn't a spectacular episode by a long shot but it entertained enough and I like where the show seems to be heading.  The basic plot of this episode was Michael and co trying to get there hands on the second Scylla card but upper powers want to terminate the project when they find out that they need six cards.

If you notice this week, the main titles are back and are all new, they have some clips that show stuff coming up soon, so don't freeze frame or you might get spoiled.  I thought they had actually decided to get rid of the titles, because the previous two hadn't had them but it's good to have them back.

In this episode we're introduced to a new character, Donald Self's boss (no idea what his name was, was it even mentioned?) I'm not too sure if he'll be a recurring character but if any of you are 24 fans you'll remember he played Richard Walsh at the start of season 1.

On to crazy Terminator Wyatt having a picnic with Brucey boy.  How long did it actually take him to get what he wanted?  He's a child killing hitman but his torture techniques sure are boring to watch.   T-Bag was once again wonderful, he has a new place and took a shave.  He looks like a new man and I'm intrigued to what he's going to be up to in the next few episodes.

Highlights of the episode were Michael and Roland trying to get the email and having trouble breathing until axe weilding Lincoln comes to the rescue.  The other great scene in the episode was at the end between Mahone and Lincoln, a scene in which they come together, Lincoln lets his anger go and he promises to help Alex.  A beautiful acted scene by the always brilliant William Fichtner.  Also the episode ended on this scene which felt strange because episodes normally end on a cliffhanger so it was a nice change for once.

Quote of the episode: Roland “Not every geek with a Commodore 64 can hack into NASA"

Favourite Scene: The touching ending between Alex and Lincoln.

4.02 - Breaking and Entering

I'm going to review these two episodes together because they aired on the same night.  The new TV season has started so this is will be my first review, remember I will also be reviewing new episodes of The Shield and Heroes.

Michael finds that Sara didn't loose her head.  Plus the gang are forced to team up to take down the company once and for all.

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Season 4 started well, right from the off we were stuck right in and it never let up throughout the first hour.  I enjoyed these two episodes more than I did throughout the whole of the third season.  This felt like season 2, which was great, the pace never let up.  Season 3 never had anything, it never felt right and it always felt slow and tiresome.

These two episodes had more energy to them and were full of shocks and twists which we can expect from the show.  Prison Break has always been a show to have a willing suspension of disbelief, I've always accepted that and went along with that idea.  If you have that disbelief then you're going to love these two episodes, because frankly a lot of it is very silly.

The most shocking things to come out of the episodes were the deaths of Whistler and Mahone's wife and child.  I never expected Whistler to be killed because I thought he was the key to getting at the company, the shot to the head was shocking but really well done.  The murders of Mahone's family was heartbreaking, this shocked me more, I felt so sorry for Mahone, his path will sure be interesting this season.  All he had left was them, his revenge will be awesome.

The guy who executed these killings was new character Wyatt, the companies Terminator style hitman, who has been sent to kill of Scofield and crew.  Another new character to the mix is Donald Self, who has formed this group together to take on the company.  Played by Michael Rapaport, he seems like an interesting character so we'll see what he's like in future episodes.

Prison Break is back and with a full season, these two episodes are a huge improvement over season 3 which while I enjoyed at the start, it slowly became dull and tiresome.  It's as ludicrous as ever but that's Prison Break, it's mindless, enjoyable entertainment.  I'm looking forward to the twists and turns this season will have to offer.

Quote of the episode: "You eat some bad Mexican?"

Favourite Scene: Whistler getting a bullet in the head.

Lets get right to the good stuff huh? Didn't this episode seem like there was SO much in it? I was blown away by the amount of plot they covered just in the premiere.

I break it down by character....click MORE...

Whistler: Killed him off quick. I guess his contract was up.

Susan/Gretchen: I have to admit they faked me out a bit. I thought she really was dead. Yeah right. I should know better than to believe anyone is actually dead on this show unless they actually show a body (and "only the head" doesn't count! haha)

Scary Company Guy: Did we ever hear his name? I don't remember. But he is a really good and really awesomely scary bad guy. He might be scarier than Kellerman even. Susan B/Gretchen was never really a good bad guy...so I am glad they brought in a new character.

T-Bag: What else can they add to his evilness? Cannibalism? REALLY? Eww. How far away from civilization were they that he found the need to actually eat that other guy. Eww. Eww. At least the men that stole his money and left him out on the street didn't take the bird book too. The way he was talking about it like it was so important made me wonder if they would steal that from him too. He was able to crack Whistler's code pretty quickly too. I still love him...despite his creepiness. It's obvious he will end up as a part of the team somewhere down the line.

Mahone: I felt bad that they had to kill off his wife and kid. Thats too bad. I was actually starting to really like him and root for his happy ending.

Lincoln: I know that he was just trying to protect LJ and Sophia from the company, but couldn't he have knocked that guy out instead of killing him and ending up in jail. I know I know its the Company...they would have found them again eventually. Ps. It has been a while and I didn't buy the overpriced season 3. Remind me why he is so pissed at Mahone still?

Sophia and LJ: I would have liked to see some sort of affection between Linc and Sophia. But I guess the fact that he stayed with her during the 3 weeks we missed means they are together. Do you think? And LJ has grown up since last season! He looks much older! Which I get a kick out of, because we have the exact same birthday...year and all. :)

Sucre: Oh I love Sucre! They must not have been able to get the actress that plays Maricruz back for the filming because it was sort of weird how we didn't get to see her. I think Sucre would be the kind of guy who would have been in the delivery room with the birth and not waiting outside in the waiting room. But her family would be the ones to turn him in too...so who knows. Cute baby! I hope that he will get reunited with her later on too.

Michael and Sara: Oh the reunion! I know people had mixed feelings about her return...but I am SO SO GLAD that she did. It was a perfect reunion....I read some reviews that said that it was too quiet and uneventful of a first reunion...but I honestly think it worked out pretty well. Those of us who love those characters can appreciate the simplicity of the moment. Do I sound like a sap? Oh yeah. I am.

Every time they came on the screen together I would yell "Kiss! Kiss her!" to the tv...which my cousin found funny. But honestly...after all these two have been through...a little more physical affection would be a welcome change. They had some great moments. I like seeing them together again...or how about FINALLY. Because they barely ever have been in the same room alone....Fox River for moments and that one time at that hotel room. I was glad when Sara talked about wanting to be together because of each other and not because of what they had been through together. I agree.

Michael: The man always has a plan. I love that. I am glad that he was able to get his tattoo removed, but I am also sad because it means the end of so many things about the past. And honestly...wouldn't that take hours and hours and multiple visits to remove? And yes...anyone would need drugs with that big of a tattoo. I feel bad that he is stuck doing this thing with the Company...but it is worth it if he can get off without any jail time and is able to be with Sara. (Oh I am such a sap. Sorry!)

Sara: About time this girl got some time to shine. I like seeing her working together with the boys on the mission. I always knew she was a stronger character than just waiting alongside Michael and its good to finally see that. She was tortured by Kellerman...Susan Beeotch (I still cant call her Gretchen)...and now its time for her to fight back too!

Roland: I think that is his name aka "New guy who can work magic with electronics." He has definitely come in handy so far! And his sassy comments make me laugh. Yes. I am easily entertained. I hope they keep him around, but I am still wary of anyone we don't know very well. What is his history? Can he be trusted? Everyone can be bought for a price...and I wouldn't be surprised if he was somehow connected to the Company.

Daddy Burrows: Nice of him to leave clues for the boys. If he had it all figured out then why couldn't he get Scylla? Was it because he didn't have others to help him or did he know that someday it would land in the lap of his brilliant son?

Best Lines:

"Did you eat some bad Mexican?"

"Does this mean I have to divorce my wife?" (LOVED this moment)

Ok...I am done....Sorry this is SOOOO long but so much happened! Comments? What did you think????

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The show started off really strong. The first season was well done, but once they escaped, it was doomed. The second season was way too heavy with the plot of a conspiracy. Then, a few of them wound back in another prison, this time in Panama.

After a third season of trying to break out, they finally did, but a few stayed behind.

So what happened on last night's epiosde? Those prisoners escaped, but it was only mentioned, never shown.

How can a show like Prison Break not show a prison break?!?

Anyways, a few of them got caught again, and are now working for the law, instead of against them.

The worse is they put things in there to keep people watching, and then reverse them (they killed off Sara Tancredi, twice now, and have brought her back).

And after last night's epiosde, my wife said the show was become very 24-ish. Lots of technology and gadgets.

The characters used to be smart, creative and ready to kill each other at a moment's notice (heck, Michael Scofield had his toe cut off in the first season as a way to get information from him). But now they all work together (for the umpteenth time), and it's hard to believe that they could be as chummy as they are, or hate each other as much as they should. Why doesn't someone just punch Bellick in the face already?

It's the fourth season of the show, they've broken out of prison at least three times. I think it's pretty much done. Time to move on.

Prison Break started last night.  This got me REALLY excited for what is to come this fall for us.

A few of our favorite things: 

• Prison Break
• 24
• Terminator
• The Office
• Life
• Family Guy
• Grey's Anatomy (me)
• The Unit (Brook)

And can you say 90210?? WOW! That's almost as good as Saved By The Bell coming back!

Oh, and I'm pretty sure Brook shares my love for Michael Scofield.  In a manly sort of way.

What do you and your significant other share?  

PRISON BREAK IS BACK, BABY!!!

Amanhã, segunda-feira da 1/9 --> Prison retorna com um episódio ESPECIAL de 2 horas !!!!!! Uhuuuuuuuuu

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Vou deixar aqui as PROMOS que sairam até agora...contém SPOILERS ! Portanto, se vc é aquela pessoa que não gosta de saber de nada até a hora ... não clique no videozinho, ok!

Pronto, avisei ehehehe

VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVIIIIISED ! Oo  (M-E-D-O)

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Y es que al parecer el personaje protagonista de PrisonBreak es tan inteligente como hemos visto hasta la fecha por algo ocurrido cuando era niño…

Según Zach Estrin productor ejecutivo de la serie, “En esta temporada conoceremos algo más del porque Michael Scofield es tan inteligente. No es que sea ciencia ficción, pero hay algo único que ocurrió durante su infancia y que explica porque Michael es capaz de hacer algunas de las cosas que él hace.”

Ciertamente es un misterio a lo qué se refiere, tampoco es que nos hubieramos parado a pensar hasta ahora si Michael es inteligente por su naturaleza, por sus condiciones o porque alguién sea el responsable pero siendo ésta la última opción podría tener relación con algo que le hubiera hecho la compañía…Se abren las apuestas…

O vídeo mostra também a nova função de Mahone: motorista de Gretchen, enquanto James Whistler compra de outro homem segredos desejados pela Companhia em uma festa. E sabe quem está na mesma festa? Scofield. Em um dado momento os dois se encontram e o gênio tenta descobrir os segredos do enigmático Whistler. Nesse meio tempo eis que surge Gretchen para separar a quase briga dos dois.

Fazendo jus ao que disse, Scofield tenta matar a “rainha” da companhia, Gretchen, até ela revelar que Sara está viva. Isso mesmo, a linda e doce Sara está “vivinha da Silva”. Engraçado que eu comentei quando a cabeça dela (literalmente) apareceu em um episódio da terceira temporada que em Prison Break ninguém tinha uma segunda chance, mas Sara terá uma segunda chance.

Após o vídeo, entra no palco Dominic Purcell, Sarah Wayne Callies e os produtores Matt Olmstead, Kevin Hooks and Dawn Parouse. A propósito, não entendi, o ator principal da série, Wentworth Miller, o Michael Scofield, não foi ao painel? Que coisa... Bom, enquanto isso, Wayne afirma que “Sara voltará como uma pessoa bem diferente na quarta temporada, e ela passou por muita coisa enquanto esteve ‘fora’ na terceira temporada. O que vejo sobre ela hoje é uma mulher mais poderosa; e penso que um tema interessante é a história de alguém que passou por um grande trauma e como reagiu a tudo”. Outra declaração interessante foi dada por Dawn: “Nesta temporada, Michael ficará estressado - e de um jeito felizmente imprevisível”. Imagina o Scofield estressado? O “homi” vai ficar um veneno... Outra notícia boa para a série foi dada por Olmstead. Segundo ele, Sucre, Bellick e T-Bag estarão de volta nesta temporada.

Contrariando os comentários da mídia, Purcell afirmou que sua relação com Wenrworth Miller é boa. “Trabalhar com Wentworth sempre foi uma alegria. Temos uma química incrível diante das câmeras e toda essa interação vem de uma amizade entre mim e Went, dentro e fora do local de trabalho”. Será?

A última e boa notícia do dia foi dada por Olmstead: “Decidimos não voltar a uma prisão na temporada quatro, pois este próximo ano será muito mais sobre conseguir entrar em um lugar do que fugir de outro”.

Termina aí o painel de Prison Break.

Wie der Titel schon verrät, geht es in Prison Break primär um einen Gefängnisausbruch. Der intelligente Statiker Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) lässt sich bei einem Banküberfall festnehmen und genau in das Gefängnis einliefern, in dem sein Bruder Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) als Todeskandidat sitzt. Burrows wird des Mordes am Bruder der Vizepräsidentin beschuldigt und erwartet in drei Wochen den elektrischen Stuhl. Rein zufällig hatte Scofield als Statiker Zugang zu den Bauplänen des Fox River State-Gefängnisses. Diese lässt er sich gleich zu Anfang der Serie mit allerlei Kunst verschleiert auf den Körper tätowieren. Während Scofield im Gefängnis die Flucht vorantreibt, versucht außerhalb die engagierte Anwältin Veronica Donovan (Robin Tunney) Beweise für Burrows Unschuld zu finden und ist dabei einer großen Verschwörung auf der Spur.

Das relativ begrenzte Setting der Serie (große Teile der Handlung spielen logischerweise im Gefängnis) und die drängende Zeit bis zur Hinrichtung von Burrows machen die Serie zumindest in der ersten Staffel zu einem sauspannenden Kammerspiel. Dem kleinen Genie Scofield stellen sich so einige interessante Gestalten (großartig beispielsweise Robert Knepper als T-Bag) in den Weg, die immer wieder eine Abänderung seines Plans erfordern. Die Schlagzahl ist erstaunlich hoch. Es gibt wohl kaum eine aktuelle Serie, die spannender ist. Um einige Logiklöcher und andere Ungereimtheiten kommt die Serie selbstverständlich nicht herum, sie fallen teils aber gar nicht richtig auf, da das Tempo so außerordentlich hoch ist. Wie viele neuere Serien aus den USA profitiert auch Prison Break vom Konzept der fortlaufenden Handlung. In Deutschland war man zunächst skeptisch, ob man dem Soap-Knast-versauten RTL-Publikum (Hinter Gittern) eine solch komplexe Serie überhaupt zumuten konnte. Der Sicherheitsstart in der Sommerurlaubssaison schadete aber unerwartet wenig. Der Hype erreichte Deutschland.

Zu meiner Freude ist Prison Break nicht nur extrem spannend sondern auch für US-Verhältnisse erstaunlich provokant. Möglich politische Verschwörungen bis in die Spitze der US-Regierung werden überraschend offen angerissen und ausgeführt. Das Rechtssystem steht in keinem guten Licht. Auch die Verhältnisse in den Gefängnissen beäugen die Macher kritisch. Das geheiligte Land als Sündenpfuhl. Parallelen zur realen Welt sind selbstverständlich rein zufällig!

Um hier nicht zu viel Inhaltliches preiszugeben, sei zum Fortgang der Serie nur Folgendes gesagt. In der zweiten Staffel erfolgt ein erster Schnitt. Das Setting wird variiert, was dem Kammerspielcharakter etwas schadet, der Spannung aber keinen Abbruch tut. Dieser Schnitt war notwendig und auch logisch. Am Ende der zweiten Staffel sieht man aber erste Abnutzungserscheinungen. Die Handlung wirkt zunehmend konstruiert und in die Länge gezogen. Bei mir regte sich leichter Unmut, auch wenn die Serie weiterhin äußerst spannend bleibt. Einen weiteren Schnitt gibt es zur dritten Staffel, die ich mir aber noch nicht zu Gemüte geführt habe. Mir stellt sich aber langsam die Frage, ob ein solch langes Ausdehnen des Konzepts Prison Break nicht eher schadet. Die Quoten der dritten Staffel in den USA ließen zumindest merklich nach und einiger Unmut war zu vernehmen. Ich bleibe Prison Break zunächst aber treu.