Prison Break
One late night in June 1942, Sakuma Seitaro dangles from the frame of a skylight in an isolation cell in Akita Prison. He forces open the glass window and breaks out of jail. This crime even reaches the ears of Urata Susumu, the chief warden of Kosuge Prison in Tokyo. Urata had been in charge of those sentenced to life in the prison until last year. Although Sakuma is a dangerous person who had also broken out of jail in Aomori, he submits to Urata who is the only person who had treated him kindly in the past. However, three months after escaping from jail, Sakuma shows up at Urata’s house. He has come to complain about the inhumane Akita prison officers. But he is locked up again after Urata notifies the police during an unguarded moment. A year later, Sakuma is sent to Abashiri Prison and Urata is also ordered to transfer as the prison’s chief warden.
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Plot Summary
Years after his brother's death, Lincoln Burrows is framed for the murder of the President's son and sentenced to Fox River State Penitentiary. Michael Scofield, a structural engineer with a brilliant mind and a hidden agenda, gets himself incarcerated to break Lincoln out. The series follows their elaborate escape plan, filled with unexpected twists, betrayals, and dangerous adversaries within and outside the prison walls.
Critical Reception
The 2017 revival of Prison Break received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the return of the beloved characters and the continuation of the high-stakes drama, many found the plot convoluted, the character arcs unconvincing, and the show to be a pale imitation of its former glory. The series struggled to recapture the magic of its initial seasons, leading to a generally disappointing comeback.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for bringing back the core cast and maintaining a sense of urgency.
- Criticized for an overly complicated and often nonsensical plot.
- Felt like a rehash of the original series without the same level of innovation or suspense.
Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the return of 'Prison Break,' appreciating the familiar characters and the return to a suspenseful narrative. Many found it entertaining and a fun watch, especially for long-time fans of the show, though some noted it didn't quite reach the heights of the earlier seasons.
Fun Fact
The revival was initially conceived as a limited series, but its success led to discussions about further seasons, though none have materialized yet.
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