Prison Break

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Season 5
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 29, 2005
Season #: 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 5 out of 18
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Critic Reviews

  1. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    Apr 3, 2017
    83
    Linc’s still tough and impulsive. Michael still has that lonely middle-distance stare. Tuesday’s opener suggests there’s plenty of action ahead, some real-world parallels, and a shaggy dog that could lead us to an interesting place. Hopefully that place will finally be closure.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Josh Wilding
    Apr 3, 2017
    80
    It’s packed full of great action and enough fun twists and turns to intrigue even those who aren’t totally caught up. Plus, the performances are strong all around, making it easy to get invested in the characters again.
  3. The Lincoln Journal Star
    Reviewed by: Jeff Korbelik
    Apr 3, 2017
    75
    Some of the stuff raises an eyebrow, but, heck, the original was that way, too. That was part of the fun. Prison Break was always a guilty pleasure. It remains so for the second go-round.
  5. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
    Reviewed by: Gail Pennington
    Mar 31, 2017
    75
    The short run makes the new incarnation of Prison Break action-packed, with just enough down time for the characters to ponder what’s happening to them.
  6. RogerEbert.com
    Reviewed by: Brian Tallerico
    Apr 3, 2017
    70
    Prison Break embraces its ridiculousness, allowing you to check out mentally after a long work day. If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, if you want to break down a show more intellectually, there are plenty of other options.
  7. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Mar 27, 2017
    67
    After a crackling good start, Prison Break begins to wobble but doesn’t quite topple in succeeding hours.

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 224 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 224
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 224
  3. Negative: 92 out of 224
  1. 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 becauseBest 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) !… Full Review »
  2. JorgeLestre
    Apr 5, 2017
    3
    It's sad to see a franchise that should have stayed dead being brought back to life for this display of mediocre attempt of making money. It'sIt's sad to see a franchise that should have stayed dead being brought back to life for this display of mediocre attempt of making money. It's soulless and uninteresting.… Full Review »
  3. vgmkyle
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    I'm impressed the talent has done so well at jumping back in their roles... I like it, and I decided to give it a chance despite some of theI'm impressed the talent has done so well at jumping back in their roles... I like it, and I decided to give it a chance despite some of the so-so reviews and I'm glad I did. Prison Break continues to be quite engaging and somehow humorous as well.… Full Review »
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