Prison Break on Fox Monday Night

[jbmagic]

Prison Break on Fox Monday Night

2 hour premire

Looks like its getting good reviews from the critics that preview it already.

if your a big Fan of the show "24" you will probably will like it.

[Ksyrup]

I don't know what it is, but the whole idea of this show leaves me absolutely uninterested every time I see/read something about it. I guess it's probably because I'm just not interested in 99% of evolving storyline TV shows anymore.

[Joe]

i think it looks bad. would probably make for a decent movie though

[timmynausea]

I think it looks terrible. I actually am annoyed by the commercials and etc.

[jbmagic]

Watch the first four and a half minutes from the two-hour premiere of FOX's 'Prison Break.


http://tv.yahoo.com/feature/prisonbreak.html

[Peregrine]

Does anyone know what kind of link this has to 24? I don't understand how some guys plotting a prison break is anything like 24, but maybe I'm missing something.

[dervack]

Does anyone know what kind of link this has to 24? I don't understand how some guys plotting a prison break is anything like 24, but maybe I'm missing something.
It's a serialized drama in the sense that this first season is supposed to be about breaking out. And possibly next season is about them being on the lam trying to clear his brother. I think just about the only thing that it has in common with 24 is that it's on fox. Otherwise, it's nothing like it.

[dervack]

I don't know what it is, but the whole idea of this show leaves me absolutely uninterested every time I see/read something about it. I guess it's probably because I'm just not interested in 99% of evolving storyline TV shows anymore.
It's filmed in Joliet, IL, about 20 minutes from where I live, so I might give the first episode a watch. That being said, it was orginally filmed back in 2003, and fox originally said no to the show until they re-shot it, and now, supposedly, has gotten the highest "test scores" of any show they have aired, including 24 and Simpsons.

[timmynausea]

It's filmed in Joliet, IL, about 20 minutes from where I live, so I might give the first episode a watch. That being said, it was orginally filmed back in 2003, and fox originally said no to the show until they re-shot it, and now, supposedly, has gotten the highest "test scores" of any show they have aired, including 24 and Simpsons.

The way I read it, it was originally pitched in 2003, but never shot. At one point between now and then it was going to be a mini-series and Bruce Willis and Steven Spielberg had both expressed interest but it never happened.

[Ksyrup]

There's another new show that has more of a connection to 24, but I can't think of the name. It's the one that follows a group of late-80's high school graduates from that point, year-by-year, to the present, to solve a murder in present day. Apparently we see what's going on now, and it's a "whodunit" from 1987 or so through the present, with each year being an episode.

[gottimd]

There's another new show that has more of a connection to 24, but I can't think of the name. It's the one that follows a group of late-80's high school graduates from that point, year-by-year, to the present, to solve a murder in present day. Apparently we see what's going on now, and it's a "whodunit" from 1987 or so through the present, with each year being an episode.
Reunion, I think.

[Ksyrup]

Yeah, I think that's the name. Sounds decent, but I just don't see watching it. I'm sure to miss several episodes and not have time to watch them in order, even if I tape them. Again, the evolving storyline thing just doesn't fit with my TV viewing habits these days.

[Joe]

how does that work? will it go into the future after 18 episodes? well, it will probably be cancelled well before then, but still...

[gottimd]

It sounds like a mix between Twin Peaks and 90210.

[PackerFanatic]

I am a huge fan of 24. Reunion looks like it might be decent, as does Prison break. Really seems like FOX is pulling out all the stops to be on top this season (although they still keep stalling with The Inside, those fuckers, that is a good show they need to bring back)

[dervack]

The way I read it, it was originally pitched in 2003, but never shot. At one point between now and then it was going to be a mini-series and Bruce Willis and Steven Spielberg had both expressed interest but it never happened.
No, it was shot in 2003, then picked up and started shooting again in the spring.

Edit: It look slike it was filmed in December of 2004.

[PackerFanatic]

Speaking of 24, it is finally coming to syndication. Yay for that!

Although not like it matters, I have all the seasons on DVD...

Am I obsessed? ...yes.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Prison Break on Fox Monday Night

2 hour premire

Looks like its getting good reviews from the critics that preview it already.

if your a big Fan of the show "24" you will probably will like it.
http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=21118

According to the blurbs cited in the link above, the show has been mostly ravaged by critics. I will probably pass. I watch more than my share of hour long dramas nowadays. Not sure if I will adopt any new shows this year or not. I may give "Bones" a shot, simply due to my loyalty to David Boreanaz.

[Hurst2112]

i think it looks bad. would probably make for a decent movie though

It did...

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/630531036X.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[timmynausea]

No, it was shot in 2003, then picked up and started shooting again in the spring.

Edit: It look slike it was filmed in December of 2004.

Yeah the idea had been around at Fox in various forms, but they didn't order a pilot for over a year. I read an article about it in Entertainment Weekly that mentioned that along with the Bruce Willis thing. I still think the show looks shitty, though.

[Lathum]

I also find the endless promotion of this show to be annoying. You can't watch any fox network for more then 30 seconds without it being crammed down your throat. I pisses me off. I'de rather see commercials for KY warming lubricant.

[Ksyrup]

I'de rather see commercials for KY warming lubricant.
You rang?

Oh wait, that's my cousin.

[Hurst2112]

I also find the endless promotion of this show to be annoying. You can't watch any fox network for more then 30 seconds without it being crammed down your throat. I pisses me off. I'de rather see commercials for KY warming lubricant.

that commercial is a joke. She's got the look of a dog in heet and he gets one on for rubbing her shoulders with it?!?!?

I've used KY before. If that girl on the commercial knew what I did with it, she wouldn't have her husband rubbing her shoulders.

;)

[sterlingice]

You know, I haven't seen a single commercial for it. Then again, I don't watch network tv much inbetween seasons. That said, saw the thread on here and decided to check it out tonight since there was nothing else on. Looks decent so far...

SI

[KevinNU7]

Was pretty good IMO

I like the fact that his plan isn't working perfectly. And I like all three ladies on the show.

[Raiders Army]

Looks like a pretty good show. At least there will be a payoff sometime down the road. Unlike Lost, I like this show from the get-go. I'll probably give Lost another season, but if it's anything like the finale, I'll stop watching.

The two episodes they showed last night were really different. In the first episode, everything seemed to be going right for him. In the second episode, everything went to hell...and it looks like he's going to lose a toe.

[sterlingice]

I think the show's quality will hinge on how long they take to get to the actual prison break. If they hem and haw and don't get around to it for 20 episodes, then the prison stuff is going to get tiring after a while. It's a limited environment for plots as you can only go to the "race riot" or "prison rape threat" or "generic evil guard" card so many times.

SI

[Raiders Army]

I think the show's quality will hinge on how long they take to get to the actual prison break. If they hem and haw and don't get around to it for 20 episodes, then the prison stuff is going to get tiring after a while. It's a limited environment for plots as you can only go to the "race riot" or "prison rape threat" or "generic evil guard" card so many times.

SI
True. I thought they shot their wad with the first two episodes. It'll be interesting to see how they're going to drag it out...or if they do so at all.

[jbmagic]

i dont see how they can do many epsiodes.

there a deadline before he gets the death penalty. i think its like 1-2 months away.

so there a race of time to break out and prove his innocent.

[KevinNU7]

Well there's no race to prove his innocence. They only have 1-2 to break him out. That could easily be at midway through the season.

Also, it should be noted that the show looks like it might be 24's timeslot and 24 starts in January so this show shouldn't have too main episodes in season 1

[jbmagic]

Well there's no race to prove his innocence. They only have 1-2 to break him out. That could easily be at midway through the season.

Also, it should be noted that the show looks like it might be 24's timeslot and 24 starts in January so this show shouldn't have too main episodes in season 1


true

than the title will be misleading if they still call it Prision Break :)

[jbmagic]

Anybody still watching this series?

the first two episodes has been great so far.

its a good show to watch until 24 comes back in January.

[sterlingice]

I've seen all of them so far (I think it's technically 3 eps since the first week was 2). The one thing that concerns me, as I said above- you can only go to the prison-is-cruel-and-we'll-shock-you-about-it well so many times before people get numb to it. I guess there if there is a second thing which bugs me, it's that except for the main guy, pretty much every other character in the show is unlikable. That said, it's a fun drama so far.

SI

[JasonC23]

I almost like this show a lot. Almost. I've seen all 3 episodes, and it's amazing how each one has gotten me so close to really liking the show, only to somehow remind me that yeah, this is OK and all, but if I never saw it again, I'd live.

*** SPOILER ALERT ***

The moment that stands out to me as an illustration of what keeps me from really liking this show is the ending of the third episode. OK, so he needs his cell mate's participation, got it. I've enjoyed learning about the cell mate and understood why the cell phone test was administered. I also understand why the guy freaked and requested to be transferred. I also even grant that the mean ol' guard drops the mental patient in his room. But this is what gets me--OK, so with a freaky mental patient cell mate, he's going to have to execute his escape plan while the cell mate is asleep. So what do we learn right at the end of the episode? The new cell mate's mental condition means he never sleeps.

So the one guy in all the world who physically can't sleep ends up in his room. Yeah, OK.

I'm willing to grant creative license to shows if they've sucked me in with captivating characters, plots, etc, but Prison Break keeps pushing that creative license so close to the edge that I wince and lose suspension of disbelief too often. Take the lawyer--she invites the skittish witness to her office because she says she can protect her there. The skittish witness leaves for a smoke break. What could possibly happen next?? :rolleyes:

The show is so close to being really good that I'll keep watching, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much.

[kingfc22]

I've watched all the episodes so far and have enjoyed them. Of course, he says he can NOT be behind or else his plan will not work and now he is soemthing like 3 days behind and his new cellmate doesn't sleep. What else is going to go wrong with this plan?

[Raiders Army]

I've watched all the episodes so far and have enjoyed them. Of course, he says he can NOT be behind or else his plan will not work and now he is soemthing like 3 days behind and his new cellmate doesn't sleep. What else is going to go wrong with this plan?
well, he could get some more toes cut off.

Yeah, I didn't realize his brother was John Doe. I thought that show was pretty good while it was on.

[kingfc22]

well, he could get some more toes cut off.

Yeah, I didn't realize his brother was John Doe. I thought that show was pretty good while it was on.
John Doe was a cool show. Too bad FOX always cancels their good shows. http://dynamic.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif

[sterlingice]

Good one this week. Was quite pleased by the episode. A couple of solid answers, a few more good questions opened up. That's how a serialized show should be.

SI

[Easy Mac]

Its not an atrocious show, and there's nothing else on Monday worth watching. Its definitely watchable, but put me under the list of people who wish John Doe was still on.

[sterlingice]

Kindof the boat I'm in. It's above average so I'll keep watching it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it got displaced in my schedule after I see how things turn out at the end of this year. Tho, I suppose the original Fugitive lasted 4 years.

I learned my lesson from 24- I was seriously considering dropping it after the first year since it was a show that really only lent itself to one year before running out of material. But I went ahead and watched season 2, which was blah and subsequent season, just by looking at commericals, look even worse.

SI

[kingfc22]

I enjoyed tonight's episode. What did his attorney say while in her room with the tape? I must have missed that part.

[sterlingice]

I enjoyed tonight's episode. What did his attorney say while in her room with the tape? I must have missed that part.
So did I. I was wondering about that, too- I wasn't paying too close of attention to that scene since I was working on dinner. Hopefully they'll reshow it next week during the "last time on..." part.

SI

[Raiders Army]

I enjoyed tonight's episode. What did his attorney say while in her room with the tape? I must have missed that part.
You mean in the previews for next week? I don't think we've seen it yet...or I don't remember.

It was awesome how he arranged for the "prison break" to time the cops. It's gonna be Fitz.

[kingfc22]

It was awesome how he arranged for the "prison break" to time the cops. It's gonna be Fitz.
Yea, the whole time I thought he was talking about which guard to take out.http://dynamic.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[sterlingice]

You mean in the previews for next week? I don't think we've seen it yet...or I don't remember.
No, the little dramatic thing that we were supposed to pick up so we knew why the girl thought the dorky lawyer guy was dirty.

SI

[TazFTW]

Riots are always entertaining.


I wish they threw that redneck prisoner over the edge.

[Raiders Army]

Riots are always entertaining.


I wish they threw that redneck prisoner over the edge.
The inbred guy? He's pretty hateable.

I think this show is the best one on TV. Every time they go into the wall, I get nervous. There was a lot of suspense tonight and it was nicely paced. This is a much better show than Lost.

One thing that cracked me up at the end was the "TO BE CONTINUED..." Hell, isn't every show to be continued?

[TazFTW]

The inbred guy? He's pretty hateable.
Yeah, him. Kill him and keep the guard alive. You've saved the guard from being raped and getting killed, so maybe he won't tell about the hole in wall.

[kingfc22]

RA - not sure if this is better than Lost, but I will agree that I'm on the edge of my chair every time he goes into the wall.

And please, don't let the in-bred guy escape with them.

[kingfc22]

In-bred guy has to be one of the best bad guys on network TV that I've seen in a long time. He just pisses me off every episode.

I thought this past episode was "eh".

[Raiders Army]

In-bred guy has to be one of the best bad guys on network TV that I've seen in a long time. He just pisses me off every episode.

I thought this past episode was "eh".
I agree the past episode was a little "eh" since it seemed as if the ending to the episode was a little rushed.

[Barkeep49]

I thought the first part was the best episode since the pilot, but that the conclusion couldn't carry through. Plus it did not have Martha Stewart of the Western Frontier or Agent Kellerman, who are my two favorite characters, although the child rapist/murder is doing what he can to earn consideration.

[Raiders Army]

New show tonight. I can't wait.

Also, when I was a kid, we played a game called Jail Break. Not on-topic, but had to throw that out there.

[TazFTW]

Poor kitty. :(

I can't believe who the woman behind the conspiracy plot turned out to be. Of course if the President turns out to be Geena Davis then I'll just stop watching. :)

Burrows' ex-wife is an idiot. You see a guy with a gun, so you think hiding behind a kitchen island is the best thing to do?

[Raiders Army]

Who do you think killed the kitty? For some reason, the guard is too obvious.

This episode was a little slow, but the good part was when we realized that L.J. took a picture of the CIA guy with his cell phone. Very nice.

[kingfc22]

I'm going with the in-bred guy for the killing of the kitty or one of his thugs.

[TazFTW]

Lightbulb in the eye!!

It was also cool to see Schofield standup to T-Bag. Should be pretty interesting next week with that other crew fixing the guard's break room.


Bad news though for people that watch this. The November 28 episode will be the "fall finale", it is then going on hiatus 'til May where Fox will air the remaining 9 episodes.

[Raiders Army]

It seemed as if the show was going quickly the first few episodes, but lately it's slowed down a bit. It's still a good show. Hiatus until May 2006??? WTF?

Also, I finally placed the doctor on the previews for House. He's Peter from Office Space.

[Toddzilla]

I'm going with the in-bred guy for the killing of the kitty or one of his thugs.

Actually, I'm pretty sure Schofield was the one who killed the cat - he needed the cat dead so DB Cooper would get pissed off thinking it was the guard and torch the shack. If t-Bag or the other sleazeballs killed the cat, then there's no motive for arson. No arson, no shack, no escape.

And count me in as a hyoooge fan of the show. Like all serials, I fret not knowing if the writers can keep up the drama for a full season and beyond, but they've done very well so far. I've read where the writers have the entire first two seasons mapped out, so I'm glad to know they'll be back.

My one major complaint is the "Coming Next Week" previews. Goddamit they give too much away every week. At the end of the show there is always a nice little mini-cliffhanger and so the suspense is built for next weeks show, and then they go and wreck it by showing you how it works out in the previews. Last night was the final straw, so no more previews for me, thank you.

[Joe]

A guys name on this show is actually T-Bag? I sure hope Fox didnt show how he got that nickname.

[samifan24]

It seemed as if the show was going quickly the first few episodes, but lately it's slowed down a bit. It's still a good show. Hiatus until May 2006??? WTF?

Also, I finally placed the doctor on the previews for House. He's Peter from Office Space.

Ron Livingstone, yes. He was also in HBO's "Band of Brothers."

[PackerFanatic]

Yup, I realized that it was Livingstone first time I saw him, I was like "hey cool!"

And that is really gay if they hold off the rest of the season until May. Even with 24 coming up in January (which is another huge favorite of mine), they can at least get this one done before that.

[kingfc22]

I hope this will not be another show that FOX screws up by placing it on a long haitus.

[TazFTW]

The way the Fibonacci subplot ended was predictable. With the way the break is going, it seems like the entire prison is going to join them. It was nice seeing that secret service guy get injured. It was also nice seeing Holly Valence as Scholfield's "wife".

[SirFozzie]

The way the Fibonacci subplot ended was predictable. With the way the break is going, it seems like the entire prison is going to join them. It was nice seeing that secret service guy get injured. I was also nice seeing Holly Valence as Scholfield's "wife".

Wow, she's back in acting?

I picked up her albums on Itunes after seeing one of her videos, where she was wearing a blur, and not much else.. HOT. HOT hOtTtTtTtTT!

[Raiders Army]

I liked seeing the secret service guy get hurt as well. I like him/hate him. I hate him because the character is an asshole. I like him because he looks a lot like Rich Eisen from the NFL Network. I'd say that the "clean-up" guy scene was predictable but highly entertaining and funny.

Okay...this is something I really don't get. The writers appear to be intelligent and have woven a pretty good plot. Of course, there are some trite plot mechanisms and some gaping holes, but the biggest one was last night. The lawyers are hiding out because someone tried to kill them. They have L.J., who witnessed the murder of his mother and stepfather (?), as well as having an attempt on his life. The chick is on a computer and is signed on under a screen name that is exactly her name. Remember this is the same chick that could figure out that they were tracking L.J. when he was using his cell phone. She then responds to an IM. How stupid is that?

Also, the guy lawyer is an extremely likeable guy.

[Barkeep49]

My brother and I both had a hard time with our suspension of disbelief with the IM tracking. Even if we get beyond the fact that she's signed onto an IM service WHEN SHE'S SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD the ability to trace her was just too much for us.

[Raiders Army]

Couldn't you still trace her by her IP address, even if it's not static? The way in which the "cleaner" did it was pretty unrealistic, but I think it could still be done.

[PackerFanatic]

I was wondering that oo. Wouldn't she think for a second that being signed online that long, when they are in the middle of nowhere, isn't such a good idea? Still, very good show and I am liking where it is going.

[kingfc22]

I feel the same way as you guys, The IM tracking seemed very iffy to me and the fact that they had another guy join the escape is a bit lame. Who's next, the old guy? But, I still like the show. ;)

[JasonC23]

Little things like the IM (which, I agree, was ridiculous) are what keep Prison Break from being a great show. It is a very good show that I watch and enjoy, but I have to suspend my own disbelief too many times for it to be truly great.

[MikeVic]

Haha yeah, I hated the IM tracking thing. Why would she be logged on and not get a response from anyone else from her list after her apartment exploded? But I still also like the show. :)

[gkb]

Little things like the IM (which, I agree, was ridiculous) are what keep Prison Break from being a great show. It is a very good show that I watch and enjoy, but I have to suspend my own disbelief too many times for it to be truly great.


I agree with this completely. My wife and I enjoy the show, we think it's good, but more and more lately we're finding parts that are really hard to swallow.

[Raiders Army]

I think the show is spiraling into the ridiculous now. The thing I thought was really bad was that the Vice President funnels government funds so she can get enough money to campaign to be the President? And she has her brother killed in the process? That is totally out there.

Why the hell would the "cleaner" guy call the FBI guys? The fact that Rich Eisen left him to rot was not surprising.

On a positive note, at least they are beginning to realize they have too many people in the jailbreak!!!

[Passacaglia]

So I had the show on last night. Someone I kind of know told me she was going to be on the show (is it filmed in Chicago at all?) so I watched it without really paying attention. She said she was holding up a sign that said "Thou Shalt Not Kill" and screaming "Murderer!" I didn't see any scene like that, though. Did any of you guys see it?

[Raiders Army]

Nope. Pix pls k thx

[PackerFanatic]

I didn't see anything like that. I don't really recall any city scenes where there would have been large groups of people (or really any spectators at all) so it may be a different episode.

[TazFTW]

Yep, looks like you're going to have to suspend your disbelief like you do with 24. How can the Secret Service guy cover up the well when that other guy broke through it in the first place?

I wonder who will they get rid of? The two obvious choices are T-Bag and that black guy. I would think the show would choose to keep T-Bag since he is the more entertaining bad guy of the two.

[Joe Canadian]

I'm still eager to see how 200-250 llbs men are going to be able to get accross that wire... maybe they'll learn how to fly next week or maybe the dude has jet packs hiden somewhere.

[Raiders Army]

I wish they would let us know they're gonna just re-air this week's episode next week at 8 EST in advance. Then I would watch the re-run and then MNF.

[panerd]

My main beef is with their plan once they break out of prison. This presumably would be a huge national story if the Vice President's son's death row killer and 6 other cons escaped from prison. So they are going to go to a tropical resort to live, I assume without shirts. Wouldn't the press mention the fact that one of the guys is 95% covered with recognizable tattoo's? :)

[MikeVic]

My main beef is with their plan once they break out of prison. This presumably would be a huge national story if the Vice President's son's death row killer and 6 other cons escaped from prison. So they are going to go to a tropical resort to live, I assume without shirts. Wouldn't the press mention the fact that one of the guys is 95% covered with recognizable tattoo's? :)

He's going to have very painful tattoo removable surgery... :)

[TazFTW]

I hate T-Bag! :mad: :mad: :mad: I also hate that the show is having its "Fall Finale" next week.

That Slim Shady guy is going to be a rat for a cheeseburger?

I wonder how are they going to break out with Lincoln in solitary until his execution?

[kingfc22]

He should of just killed ol' T-Bag.

[Dunleavy]

what is a Fall Finale???

is it the final show? or are they having a break and continue after the hoildays? i assume the latter

[TazFTW]

It is on break until May.

[Raiders Army]

Last new one tonight. I'm looking forward to it, but at the same time I'm dreading a long break. Fox is so stupid.

[TazFTW]

I figured they wouldn't be able to break out this episode (too many remaining eps to have them just run around). Well, the good news is that it'll be back in March instead of May.

Nuts, the VP's brother is still alive. I would have liked the VP to be more cold hearted than to just fake her brother's death. Why would the secret service guy not give the lawyer the envelope? He had to know he was going to die. How was C-note able to lie to his wife that instead of being in an Illinois penitentiary, he was in Kuwait?

[kingfc22]

How was C-note able to lie to his wife that instead of being in an Illinois penitentiary, he was in Kuwait?
That scene was good for a chuckle.

[Raiders Army]

Disappointing episode as a fan, but it was a decent cliffhanger.

[Joe]

good thing he remembered to embed poison in his arm.

[Toddzilla]

Why would the secret service guy not give the lawyer the envelope? He had to know he was going to die.

Except that he didn't. When he's laying in the street after being shot, the lawyer looks over at his "lifeless" body and he blinks and moves his mouth. I half expected him to turn his head and wink at the camera.

He was also wearning more protection than Donovan McNabb - could he have been any bulkier in all those clothes? Where is Wrigleyville anyway, The North Pole?

[Toddzilla]

Disappointing episode as a fan, but it was a decent cliffhanger.

Agreed. I'm satisfied with the episode insofar as the producers have - at the same time - left some loose ends that I'd like to see tied up and made those loose ends so predictable that I won't miss the show at all while its gone this spring. May will roll around they'll air a commercial and I'll say "Oh look! Prison Break - I forgot about that show. Let's see how it wraps up..."

[TazFTW]

And the show Fox will be showing instead of Prison Break.

FOX MID-SEASON SCHEDULE (All times ET/PT):

MONDAYS
8:00-9:00 PM SKATING WITH CELEBRITIES (as of Jan. 23)
PRISON BREAK (returns with fall finale encore on March 13 and all originals beginning March 20)
9:00-10:00 PM 24 (premieres Jan. 15 & 16, all originals all season)
Skating with Celebrities! http://images.dvdtalk.com/images/smilies/wtf.gif

[kingfc22]

Skating with Celebrities!
Now there's a winner.http://www.operationsports.com/fofc/images/smilies/rolleyes.gifhttp://htbdf.ipbhost.com/html/emoticons/protest.gif

[Raiders Army]

Jeez.

[kingfc22]

This finally comes back tomorrow. Prison Break followed by 24. SWEET!!!!

[Easy Mac]

2 minutes!!!!!!!

Does anyone remember the character names? I dont

[Joe]

2 minutes!!!!!!!

Does anyone remember the character names? I dont

The only name I remember is T-Bag

[Easy Mac]

as i predicted on a blog... they did show an unpimp auto ad. abruzzi lives!!!!

[MikeVic]

Great... this is why I hate such long gaps between new episodes. :( I saw this thread last night, yet I still forgot to watch today. Half-an-hour in... I can't watch now. :P

[Joe]

why do the brothers have different last names?

[kingfc22]

It looks like Lincoln is gonna die. :(

[TazFTW]

This should have been the cliffhanger episode.

Looks like Ensign Ro will be appearing next episode. Here's to hoping she doesn't crack her skull (24) or die (Battlestar Galactica).

[edit]Hmm, according to IMDB she was in an earlier episode.

[Joe]

It looks like Lincoln is gonna die. :(

Disagree. My guess is the governor has a change of heart and stops the execution next week. Plus on the preview for next week, that looks like an exhumation, not a burial.

[Raiders Army]

Disagree. My guess is the governor has a change of heart and stops the execution next week. Plus on the preview for next week, that looks like an exhumation, not a burial.
Exactly. Looks like they're gonna dig up an empty coffin.

[ice4277]

It was nice to see the show back. I agree that the governor will probably have a change of heart. Its kind of a shallow cliffhanger though, we know there is no way they are going to execute Lincoln.

[jbmagic]

I heard they are going to do flashbacks of all the characters like Lost does it.

So we get to know all the characters background stories.

Its going to make us change our opinions on some characters.

Also not everyone will escape.

I guess thats a way to extend the show another season

[KevinNU7]

They could extend the show by breaking the bother out and then doing season 2 with him on the run

[KevinNU7]

I couldn't get past the first 5 episode bcause by then I realized they were just going to keep jerking the plot around.

[Raiders Army]

It seemed as if the plot were progressing rather nicely, but I can see where they do need to break out in order for the show to continue.

[panerd]

I don't have a problem with it either. IMO the storylines in the prison are still interesting. I think it will be a lot harder to write storylines once they break out of prison. We have all seen the fugitive right? What new angles can they have for man on the run?

[ice4277]

I don't have a problem with it either. IMO the storylines in the prison are still interesting. I think it will be a lot harder to write storylines once they break out of prison. We have all seen the fugitive right? What new angles can they have for man on the run?

All the people chasing after them would have TWO arms this time. That would be something.

[kingfc22]

How did the guard not see Michael standing 12 inches away?

[TazFTW]

The steam?


Normally, I don't like flashback episodes but I am curious to see how some of the inmates got in.

[Raiders Army]

Normally, I don't like flashback episodes but I am curious to see how some of the inmates got in.
Yeah, it looks to be a pretty good episode. The good thing about it is that they aren't going to drag it out with flashbacks throughout a whole season.

[TazFTW]

I liked the flashback episode. Sara as a drug addict, Bellick hitting on Sara (I got a coupon to the Red Lobster), the Vice President's brother with dentures. Shame all we got of Abruzzi were newspaper clippings, must have been that VW money.

[kingfc22]

I want to know what really happened to the VP's brother. What caused him to fake his death?

[ice4277]

I liked the flashback episode. Sara as a drug addict, Bellick hitting on Sara (I got a coupon to the Red Lobster), the Vice President's brother with dentures. Shame all we got of Abruzzi were newspaper clippings, must have been that VW money.

Yeah, I thought it was quite good as well. Definitely added more depth to the characters.

[ice4277]

I want to know what really happened to the VP's brother. What caused him to fake his death?

I think we'll find out sooner or later. He sure didn't seem very happy about it, whatever it was.

[Raiders Army]

I liked the fact that the story bound the brothers a lot more and was very believable by showing why Michael wanted to get Lincoln out of jail. I liked Sara's backstory as well, showing that she isn't as nice as we thought she was. The Army story was a little over the top. I thought it was a poor attempt at getting us to like the black guy. I thought they were going to do the same thing with T-Bag, but they really redeemed themselves in the end when he said that the old rapist was back.

[PackerFanatic]

I liked the episode a lot...excited to see the rest of the season.

[TazFTW]

Haywire!

The cops were awfully quick to respond to that gunshot.

[Joe]

best line of the series so far:

"you're not worth my fries"

[Raiders Army]

The cops were awfully quick to respond to that gunshot.
The Secret Service guy's neighbor saw L.J. sneaking into the house. I assume that she called the cops.

[TazFTW]

"You're on welfare? You vote democrat." I loved that line.

Looks like Sucre's cousin is now in and Haywire could be in if he gets back in GenPop. Although he probably doesn't have any leverage since every guard thinks he is nuts.

From the preview, "V-dub in full effect!" returns. :D Teabag is screwed.

I hope Lincoln doesn't run into any mountain lions out there.

[Raiders Army]

This show is getting pretty good again. I don't think that was Sucre's real cousin, BTW. :)

[kingfc22]

Kind of disapponted with the whole Lincoln thing. Thought it was way too predictable, but other than that I liked the episode.

And yea, Teabag is gonna get f'd up.

[TazFTW]

I don't think that was Sucre's real cousin, BTW. :)

Yeah, but I haven't heard his name/nickname, so Sucre's cousin is better than saying laundry guy.

[Raiders Army]

How about fat laundry guy?

[Toddzilla]

How about Big House Hurley?

[Joe]

So what kind of poker game is that? Guy bets more than other guy has and he has to fold? WTF?

[TazFTW]

I guessing Michael won't be getting any doctor love anytime soon. :o No more Holly Valence? :(

With the way the episode ended, I'm guessing Michael filled in the bottom of the hole. He is smart enough to know that Tweener would tell Bellick.

It is good to know that in their May preview, they actually breakout.

[kingfc22]

Interesting to see that the lawyer is tied to John.

[Raiders Army]

Even though I know they're dragging it out, I like the way they're doing it. At least it seems as if we're making progress, unlike Lost.

I'm also glad to see that they actually break out of prison as well.

[PackerFanatic]

Yeah, I was peeved when they took that 3-month hiatus, but this show is really great. I wasn't sure what to think when I first heard about it but I gave it a chance and I am very glad I did.

Wonder if they could have more than one season though...

[jbmagic]

Yeah, I was peeved when they took that 3-month hiatus, but this show is really great. I wasn't sure what to think when I first heard about it but I gave it a chance and I am very glad I did.

Wonder if they could have more than one season though...

They going to do at least 3 seasons.

I read in an old TV guide, the second season will be based outside of prison.

and 3rd season its about breaking back into prison.

[PackerFanatic]

That's pretty sweet.

[Raiders Army]

If true, then it should be a really good show.

[kingfc22]

Let's just hope FOX doesn't cancel it in favor of Greg the Bunny.

[IMetTrentGreen]

i guess im the only one who got sick of the ridiculous obstacles set up each episode, and the horrendous acting by all parties

i usually stick out anything once i get involved in the plot, but not this time

[Joe]

So they spent the entire season laying out this elaborate plan and it comes down to the Doctor leaving her door unlocked and Michael with the warden at shank point? LOL

[Raiders Army]

I thought it was a decent episode last night. Unrealistic? Yep. Entertaining? Yep. It looks as if they're finally going to break out next week. Yippee!

[Thomkal]

If they don't break out by season's end, I'm not going to be happy. Be interesting to see who doesn't make it.

[TazFTW]

Heh, all those tattoos and all he had to do was hold the warden as a hostage. It was good to see the President give 'Hillary' the shaft. BIG surprise that Bellick lives with his mother.

As for who won't make it, DB Cooper is injured and Tweener wasn't shown masking his scent. Then again Michael, Sucre, and Lincoln weren't shown doing it either...

[Sublime 2]

As for who won't make it, DB Cooper is injured and Tweener wasn't shown masking his scent. Then again Michael, Sucre, and Lincoln weren't shown doing it either...

Was this the manure part or did I miss this completely?

[TazFTW]

Was this the manure part or did I miss this completely?

Yep.

[jbmagic]

They finally broke out of prison tonight.

The final next week looks really good.

[TazFTW]

Poor DB Cooper. :(

You just knew Sucre's cuz was going to break the wire.

I'm thinking one of the plotlines for next season would be a race to find DB's money.

[kingfc22]

I'm thinking one of the plotlines for next season would be a race to find DB's money.

Beat me to it. I thought the exact same thing once D.B. said how much he had stashed and exactly where it was located.

[Raiders Army]

Great great episode. There was so much that happened. I wonder how they can top this episode with next week's season finale? Also, wouldn't it have made more sense to do this as a two-hour finale instead of two separate shows?

[Mr. Sparkle]

Great great episode. There was so much that happened. I wonder how they can top this episode with next week's season finale? Also, wouldn't it have made more sense to do this as a two-hour finale instead of two separate shows?

Probably couldn't do a two-hour finale for logistical reasons, although that would have been awesome.

[Joe]

well, I watched the season finale at work today, and I thought it was well done, I'm looking forward to season 2. someone at work downloaded it from itunes today, I guess with FOX's agreement yesterday with itunes, all of the episodes are on there, including next week's finale if anyone else wants to check it out, FYI.

[Raiders Army]

Must...resist...watching...

[jbmagic]

well, I watched the season finale at work today, and I thought it was well done, I'm looking forward to season 2. someone at work downloaded it from itunes today, I guess with FOX's agreement yesterday with itunes, all of the episodes are on there, including next week's finale if anyone else wants to check it out, FYI.

I just check Itunes and i dont see the final on there. Last episode # is 21 Title "Go" which they just recent showed on Monday.

[jbmagic]

The last episode is #22 Title "Flight"

I don't see that on Itunes.

[Joe]

must've been taken down by now

[PackerFanatic]

I am glad my curiosity led me to this show because I think it was very well done. Granted I didn't like the two-month layoff, it still kept my interest and I look forward to the intensity next week and season 2.

[jbmagic]

Wow

Great Season Finale.

[TazFTW]

Sarah :(

Abruzzi pimped out T-Bag's hand. :D

Not too sure about the woman President heading into next season, it didn't help Commander-in-Chief.

[Raiders Army]

There were some curveballs thrown in there last night, that's for sure. I expected at least one of them to get caught. I think we'll see the young thief meet up with the group again. Teabag should probably meet them at Westmoreland's money. I'm so glad that they actually broke out instead of dragging this out another season. Good deal.

[kingfc22]

I wonder how they will get away though. The cops are only 100 yds. behind them and they are trying to run away on foot.

[Toddzilla]

Abruzzi pimped out T-Bag's hand. Oh, Snap! Time to un-pimp the homo.

[kingfc22]

Oh, Snap! Time to un-pimp the homo.

ROFL!!!!:D

[Joe]

I wonder how they will get away though. The cops are only 100 yds. behind them and they are trying to run away on foot.


they will probably capture some of the minor characters? or they could have the plane come back, or have "that vanilla ice kid" (hahaha) make the rescue with a stolen car. I dunno. Kind of funny that the cops got out of their cars and chased them on foot instead of driving after them.

[Kodos]

Got introduced to this while visiting some friends in Chicago. Three episodes in, and really enjoying it so far.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Really good show. I need to go back and watch it sometime.

[Suicane75]

The first 2 seasons are awesome. But then........well, I dunno man.

[PackerFanatic]

I've been watching some of it on Netflix and I really did enjoy that first season. Season 2 was decent, but fell off quickly, IMO, and I stopped watching after that. I will probably watch it all sometime just to see if it ever did pick back up.