Prison Break

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 29, 2005
Season #: 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 746 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 27 out of 746
  3. Negative: 31 out of 746
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  1. ForReals13
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Pilot A-. Allen B+. Cell Test B+. Cute Poison A-.
    English Fitz Or Percy A-.
    Riots Drills And The Devil Part 1 A.
    Riots Drills And The Devil Part 2 A.
    The Old Head A-. Tweener B+.
    Sleight Of Hand B+.
    And Then There Were 7 B+. Odd Man Out A-.
    End Of The Tunnel A. The Rat A.
    By The Skin And The Teeth B+.
    Brother's Keeper B+. J Cat B+. Bluff A-.
    The Key A-. Tonight A. Go A. Flight A.
  2. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 17, 2022
    9
    This film noir portrait of corruption and morally-compromised obsessions stars Welles as Hank Quinlan, a crooked police chief who frames a Mexican youth as part of an intricate criminal plot. Charlton Heston plays an honorable Mexican narcotics investigator who clashes with the bigoted Quinlan after probing into his dark past. A memorable
  3. jnbayridge2288
    Mar 26, 2019
    0
    The first season did not have much action and the prison break at the end wasn't really that great.
  4. notdanfoley
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    This is the best show that has ever been on TV, 10/10 stars. I think about going to prison often just so I can channel my inner michael scofield to break out of the joint. Trust the Process!!
  5. CatastropheGame
    Sep 28, 2017
    10
    The most thrilling, captivating, most amazing show I have ever seen, I love this show so much, it was my heart and soul when I was watching through all the seasons, I wish I could re watch the whole thing again for the first time because this show is just that good.
  6. Ownedbyme2002
    Sep 3, 2017
    10
    Best TV show I've ever seen. I don't know why it has such a low 'critic score. Everyone must watch this. Everything is perfectly done. The cast, the setting, the plot and the dialogue is all a masterpiece
  7. Ham_Critic
    Aug 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is by far one of the best TV series of the past decade. The first season of prison break is incredible an easy 10/10. The second season is also an amazing work of film 9/10. The third season wasn't the best season because of the writers strike 6/10. The fourth seasons ending was a little shaky but still kept viewers on the edge of their seats 7/10. The reboot or fifth season was amazing, not as good as season 1 and 2 but can hold its own 8.5/10. This series is one of my favourites of all time.… Expand
  8. KCash17
    Aug 4, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Prison Break kicked off its very first season very well with a likeable cast, good character development, memorable villain (T-Bag) and a great plot even though the ending was very predictable .… Expand
  9. lexicaroline
    May 17, 2017
    9
    i just love this show. if i could watch it all day and all night i would. i just love wentworth miller. i really hope theres a season 6. and so on. yall have to keep this show going . its my life
  10. Barreto77
    Jan 8, 2017
    10
    First season is superb!
    Second season is very good!
    Third and fourth are good!
    It's one of my favourite series ever!
    You got to see this, first season is a must!
  11. russiangamer
    May 29, 2016
    10
    Просто шедевр! Обожаю первый сезон,за весь сериал в нём лучшее нагнетание атмосферы,переживание за абсолютно каждый шаг героев,музыка идеально во всех сезонах,этот не исключение.Актёры играют отлично,я верю в то что они говорят,что чувствуют.После просмотра сезона,я хотел только БОЛЬШЕ БОЛЬШЕ БОЛЬШЕ Побега!
    Я смотрел не так много сериалов,сейчас поправляю эту ситуацию.Какой сериал бы я не    Просто шедевр! Обожаю первый сезон,за весь сериал в нём лучшее нагнетание атмосферы,переживание за абсолютно каждый шаг героев,музыка идеально во всех сезонах,этот не исключение.Актёры играют отлично,я верю в то что они говорят,что чувствуют.После просмотра сезона,я хотел только БОЛЬШЕ БОЛЬШЕ БОЛЬШЕ Побега!
    Я смотрел не так много сериалов,сейчас поправляю эту ситуацию.Какой сериал бы я не посмотрел,первый сезон Побега,да и вообще весь сериал останется у меня в душе,как один из лучших!
    Очень рад,что анонсировали продолжение,надеюсь будет круто!    … Expand
  12. aadityamudhar
    Apr 6, 2016
    9
    This show is extremely entertaining! You are always on the edge of your seat! The characters are amazing and so is the whole story! Just watch it! Need I say more?
  13. TheQuietGamer
    Jun 18, 2015
    9
    A massive first season with 22 episodes. Thankfully Prison Break makes the most out of every one of them. The hits just keep coming as new problems are introduced in episode. It keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat and refuses to let up. However none of that would matter if the characters and writing weren't good. Luckily this show knocks them both out of the park.

    The prison    A massive first season with 22 episodes. Thankfully Prison Break makes the most out of every one of them. The hits just keep coming as new problems are introduced in episode. It keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat and refuses to let up. However none of that would matter if the characters and writing weren't good. Luckily this show knocks them both out of the park.

    The prison setting is just great. The writers don't cover up or tone down any of the horrible things that go on. There are dark moments every now and then. All of the cast give excellent performances. The cool thing about the show is that the story doesn't just take place behind the walls. The show is part political thriller. Betrayals, complications, and hidden agendas are found just as much outside of the prison as they are found inside. All of this is backed up by really intelligent writing.

    There's a surprising amount of things going on in it's world, and Prison Break excellently manages to keep track of them. Even more impressive is how it manages to do it while constantly adding new obstacles for the characters to overcome. The only downside is that every now and then the issues our leads have to deal with are concluded in predictable ways. You already know how the new issue is going to be wrapped up shortly after it takes place. Yet, despite that fact it never stopped me from hanging by a thread until it's conclusion. It's also just really interesting to watch the resourceful main character "Michael" (Wentworth Miller) overcome these issues.

    The planning that went into how these characters break out is just impressive. It's a show that keeps you just as interested in the core plot of the season as it does the overall grand scheme of things. If you are interested in an exciting thriller I highly recommend checking out Prison Break. It hits just about all of the right notes with this first season and I can't wait to see what comes next.    … Expand
  14. amitidis
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Best show ever made (after LOST)! Absolutely amazing, best acting, storyline, or plot ever. I don't know one thing wrong with the show because it is the best ever (after LOST) !
  15. GrumpyGamer85
    May 13, 2015
    9
    back in 2010 i walked in on my girlfriend watching this,she was on episode 8 and i caught the last 20 mins and was hooked so after begging several times she agreed for my sake that we can go back to episode 1 so i can catch up lol.

    great series and characters i give it a 9 as season 4 was well it could have been better

    BRAD BELLIC FBI
  16. max1c
    Nov 17, 2014
    6
    Watched first season because of rave reviews and friend recommendations... This show is absolute garbage. Mediocre actors, extremely predictable plot and downright magic without any explanation. Absolutely retarded guards that don't do anything and are straight up blind. First 12 episodes were relatively interesting but after that it's full retard mode. The only thing that this show hasWatched first season because of rave reviews and friend recommendations... This show is absolute garbage. Mediocre actors, extremely predictable plot and downright magic without any explanation. Absolutely retarded guards that don't do anything and are straight up blind. First 12 episodes were relatively interesting but after that it's full retard mode. The only thing that this show has got going for it is a good idea and good music. Execution, however, is a complete joke.… Expand
  17. SiAScORCH
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    This show is another great one, and has some good characters in it and not to mention good actors who portray their character perfectly. I know watching the show I grew to dislike two characters, and I'm sure many of you will as well. I was pretty disappointed that the show only ran 5 season because I thought that it was good and always interesting. It's like just when you think everythingThis show is another great one, and has some good characters in it and not to mention good actors who portray their character perfectly. I know watching the show I grew to dislike two characters, and I'm sure many of you will as well. I was pretty disappointed that the show only ran 5 season because I thought that it was good and always interesting. It's like just when you think everything is going to be okay, BAM, a twist is thrown in and then they built from that twist perfectly. This is a good show and you should definitely take the time to watch it.… Expand
  18. Sebas236
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    Ammmmaaaaazzzzinngggg!!!!!!!!!!!! I was expecting great things from this show because i really liked the concept and it lived up to my expectations....
  19. max10
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Prison Break is really best show I've ever seen. Thanks for all positive emotions. Prison Break is my favorite dramatic show. Everyone should see this amazing serial.
  20. Canem
    Mar 3, 2014
    10
    As good as it gets! Season 1 was gripping and exciting, it had an original story and characters that dived straight into the action and wasted no time revealing the characters motivations.
  21. JohnAbruzzi
    Feb 13, 2014
    10
    This show is the best show i have ever watched. The plans to break out of prison and then how to escape are incredible. I kept watching that show till 3 in the morning every day and i couldn't turn it off I just wanted to watch and watch. Story is f*cking epic. The first season is the best cause they're breaking out of prison and it's all calculated how to do it and it gets so interestingThis show is the best show i have ever watched. The plans to break out of prison and then how to escape are incredible. I kept watching that show till 3 in the morning every day and i couldn't turn it off I just wanted to watch and watch. Story is f*cking epic. The first season is the best cause they're breaking out of prison and it's all calculated how to do it and it gets so interesting when they start braking out. It's the best show ever made(better than breaking bad in my opinion).… Expand
  22. Saurabh_review
    Dec 15, 2013
    8
    The first season of Prison Break was very catchy then the second one was a bit boring, I feeled that it was over extended. Again the third season struck hard and was great. Overall it is a nice one for the one who love suspense.
    Cant get rid off it once you start watching.
    overall Rating 8/10
    TWISTS 8/10
  23. AlekhyaDas
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    finished the entire season in just a week!
    this is dope guys..
    one of the best tv series ever made!
    The starting episode is awesome.. as well as the finale ..!
    must watch if you are a crime-suspense lover!
  24. Official
    Nov 16, 2013
    8
    The first season of "Prison Break" is an exciting, thrilling TV show and has a tense and cliffhanging ending. It's got to have one of the most original ideas and is more intriguing than many other TV shows that I have watched. The only slight problem is that the dialogue doesn't live up to its brilliant plot.
  25. sky_boat
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    Bought this s1 of Prison Break for my boyfriend and ended up getting totally hooked and rushing out to buy all remaining seasons. We tried to limit ourselves to just one Ep a night, but that proved almost impossible.

    The story is complex, but not that hard to follow, love the characters and there is some superb acting by Robert Knepper (tbag soooo creepy) and gotta love Wentworth    Bought this s1 of Prison Break for my boyfriend and ended up getting totally hooked and rushing out to buy all remaining seasons. We tried to limit ourselves to just one Ep a night, but that proved almost impossible.

    The story is complex, but not that hard to follow, love the characters and there is some superb acting by Robert Knepper (tbag soooo creepy) and gotta love Wentworth Miller and Sarah Wayne Callies and their chemistry.

    Every ep is a cliff hanger, so much so that when we didn't have time to watch the next ep we would at least watch the first 5 mins of the next one, so that the cliff hanger was resolved and we could focus on something else (like sleep).

    Only gave a 9 as seasons 3 and 4 aren't as good as the first two. LOVE IT.    … Expand
  26. Satisfaction
    Aug 22, 2013
    8
    IMO this is the best season of the very good TV show. Too bad it went downhill after this season, but it happens to (almost) every show I have heard about.
  27. Awesomesauceman
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    I love this show I've seen it two times and the first time I breezed through it not feeling any problems and thinking to myself this is a 10/10 show but after waiting awhile longer and watching it a second time I found myself becoming less attached to these characters obviously knowing what would happen would do that but that's not how it happened. How it happened was in the times thatI love this show I've seen it two times and the first time I breezed through it not feeling any problems and thinking to myself this is a 10/10 show but after waiting awhile longer and watching it a second time I found myself becoming less attached to these characters obviously knowing what would happen would do that but that's not how it happened. How it happened was in the times that they weren't showing Miller/Michael, they were showing Dominic's/Lincolns ex investigating the case looking for answers this became boring as I found a pattern of Michael would do something cool then you would haft to watch 15 minutes of Lincolns ex about how and I quote "This is to dangerous" "I don't know if I can do this" I am sure everyone was saying shut up! At that point but overall good plot very enjoyable first viewing second viewing you will realize it's flaws but they are not TV killers just minor nitpicks.… Expand
  28. BlackAlien
    Jul 28, 2013
    10
    A melhor série drámatica/suspense, não tem nem como definir, uma lenda realmente boa demaaais. E com um final que ninguém imaginou nem por 1 segundo e com uma mensagem que nos faz pensar oque faríamos por nossa famílias.
  29. ilJasser
    Jun 14, 2013
    10
    One of the best shows I have ever seen.
    Prison Break got me from the first episode and continued with a lot of suspense.
    A great show with an amazing plot, unique characters, and of course, a powerful and realistic setting. Even though the show starts to diminish a season by season, with the first season being absolutely the best, it still deserves the full score and will always be    One of the best shows I have ever seen.
    Prison Break got me from the first episode and continued with a lot of suspense.
    A great show with an amazing plot, unique characters, and of course, a powerful and realistic setting.

    Even though the show starts to diminish a season by season, with the first season being absolutely the best, it still deserves the full score and will always be one of my favorite TV shows ever.    … Expand
  30. drlowdon
    May 25, 2013
    10
    There have been plenty prison break movies over the years but, to the best of my knowledge, nothing similar had ever been attempted on TV. Following the incarceration of his brother Michael Schofield holds up a bank so that he can enter Fox River as a prisoner and free his brother.

    Using blue prints tattooed all over his body Michael plans and attempts to execute a daring plan over the    There have been plenty prison break movies over the years but, to the best of my knowledge, nothing similar had ever been attempted on TV. Following the incarceration of his brother Michael Schofield holds up a bank so that he can enter Fox River as a prisoner and free his brother.

    Using blue prints tattooed all over his body Michael plans and attempts to execute a daring plan over the course of this 22 hour first series with edge of your seat moments every episode. Featuring a fantastic cast of well rounded characters and plethora of interesting subplots Prison Break (well this first season at least) is a unique television experience.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best TV Season of 2005
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#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 2005
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#2 Most Shared TV Season of 2005

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    80
    If the show can stay as gripping as its premiere... it will be a welcome new prime-time puzzle.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    80
    As with "24," the whole enterprise, however action-packed, would fall flat if viewers didn't care about the characters, and "Prison Break" doesn't disappoint.
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  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Mark Dawidziak
    70
    A riveting, suspenseful, briskly paced drama packed with intriguing performances.
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