The first four seasons of Prison Break attracted an average of 8.2 million viewers each season.
‘Prison Break’ – the expected return on the small screen in 2017 +
The series has an outstanding script
It is no coincidence that the first season of Prison Break was nominated for `Outstanding Television Series` at the 2005 Golden Globe Awards and received many compliments from newspapers such as The New York Times or Entertainment Weekly.
The original series opens with criminal Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell) being accused of murdering the younger brother of the US Vice President.
Scofield risked everything to enter Fox River prison to save him through a bank robbery.
Poster for the movie `Prison Break`.
Besides the main story line about the prison escape plot, Prison Break also has external side stories such as the journey to find justice for Burrows or the mystery of an organization called The Company.
The first season of Prison Break initially had only 13 episodes, but Fox increased it to 9 more episodes thanks to positive feedback from the audience.
‘Prison Break’ prison fight scene
Besides the script, Prison Break has plus points in building its cast of characters.
Following the first season, Prison Break season two captivates viewers with the battle of wits between Michael Scofield and Inspector Alex Mahonne (William Fichtner) – who is as smart as him.
Famous stars join the classic series.
Return after 8 years
After initial success, the last two seasons of the series brought more or less disappointment to fans.
Michael Scofield – portrait of a genius
After a long absence from the small screen, Fox suddenly reunited the old cast to continue the fifth season.
Season four was not highly rated, so fans put their hopes on season five – airing on April 4.
The news of Prison Break’s re-appearance quickly received a response from fans.
