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Dominic Purcell, Wentworth Miller, Robert Knepper, Amaury Nolasco, Sarah Wayne Callies, William Fichtner, Wade Williams, Peter Stormare (mehr)Streaming (3)
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Season 1 (2005) - 22 Folgen
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Season 2 (2006) - 22 Folgen
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Season 3 (2007) - 13 Folgen
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Season 4 (2008) - 24 Folgen
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Resurrection (2017) - 9 Folgen
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Als sein Bruder Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) unschuldig zum Tode verurteilt wird, plant Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) die unmögliche Flucht. Er lässt sich verhaften, um in dieselbe Haftanstalt zu kommen und mit Lincoln auszubrechen. Der Plan gelingt, doch der Ausbruch war erst der Anfang. Jetzt sind die Brüder die meistgesuchten Männer Amerikas und werden bis über die Grenzen der Vereinigten Staaten hinaus gejagt. Nach einem missglückten Deal landet Michael in Sona, einer berüchtigten Gefängnis-Hölle in Panama, und Lincoln wird freigesprochen. Doch er lässt nichts unversucht, seinen Bruder Michael zu befreien. Der harte Weg zur Freiheit ist mit tödlichem Verrat, versteckten Dollarmillionen und einer finsteren Regierungsverschwörung gepflastert. Michael - zusammen mit der Frau, die er liebt, und einer Bande hartgesottener Krimineller - muss es schaffen, die Company" zur Strecke zu bringen und vor allem am Leben zu bleiben, bis zu dem Tag, an dem die Flucht endet - für immer. (Verleiher-Text)
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It rarely happens, but Prison Break is one of the few series in which the obvious plot contrivances are easily overlooked due to their perfect execution. The abundance of heart-stopping moments in which the protagonists "break out" of prison, and where at every second we anticipate the unexpected appearance of a guard or another inmate, has almost unhealthy effects in this particular installment. The genius of the entire escape plan, along with its execution, would be nothing without the excellently written and acted characters. They form Prison Break into a genre delicacy that, while lacking the bleakness of Midnight Express, also struggles to find the positive moods of The Shawshank Redemption. Thus, the only fault lies in the endless waiting for the next episodes, but for that, Prison Break can't really be blamed.
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Season 1 – 80% – A very cleverly crafted dramatic template with a weak start and too much schematism in the last third (the constant "We have a problem" is maddening). But otherwise, this thriller is almost addictive. Heart-stopping situations, very likable characters on the good side and unpredictable villains on the other side of the barricade, all in a relatively closed environment full of unexpected traps, make for a pleasant and captivating one-off story. Season 2 – 90% – Everything is intensified, action is around every corner, and the change from a closed environment to wide plains full of dangers completely overturns the storytelling. Even though every situation is forced, the devilish Alex Mahone is practically everywhere, and everything often depends only on an incredible dose of luck and Kellerman's unpredictability, I am incredibly entertained. The unexpected situations and moments I held my breath for were mostly unbeatable. Even more so because it is clear from the script that this is where the journey of the two brothers should have ended. Unfortunately, I didn't realize how soon the whole series would fall apart. Season 3 – 50% – What had to happen, happened. A large part of the audience was already condemning the lack of believability and entertainment value of the series already in the previous season, but I, on the other hand, persevered and encountered even more disappointments in the subsequent continuation. Most of the long-term characters become puppets on which the tired screenwriters hang the last remnants of ideas, and the new characters are a disaster. There are too many illogical puzzles around Whistler, no one in Lechero's party has even a shred of charisma, and Sona as such is desperately stereotypical in its omnipresent deadlock. Even occasional plot twists do not solve anything, and the main storyline obediently returns to the established tracks, only to culminate in an utterly ridiculous and pathetic finale. However, I still wanted to see another continuation because I hoped that a return to "open space" could be the last injection for the series. Season 4 – 40% – It's a shame when shows don't know when to end. It's even tragic when former masterpieces make you curse them for their plot, and it has now become a habit. And yet, I can't make fun of Prison Break: The Final Break because the whole series deserved a finale that wouldn't make the viewers hate almost all the main characters and wish for an end. Any end. The paradox is, however, that even after all the twists and turns over the years, the connection between Michael and Sara still works amazingly well, and the last few minutes of the regular ending were a more dignified and nostalgic farewell. The biggest shame is that the viewer will mainly ponder whether it was necessary to conclude everything like this after all the brilliant and overly complicated plans. That's why I understand the decision to enter this river one more time. Season 5 – 50% – After the first episode, I was miraculously optimistic, enjoying the nostalgic atmosphere of one of the first series that perfectly hit the timing and the hunger for suspense more than a decade ago. Familiar characters returned, new mysteries unfolded, and it seemed like one last and ultimate Prison Break would fix all the wrongs committed by the writers in the fourth season. It didn't happen. There are so many nonsensical decisions, laughable bits of dialogue, unnecessary characters (the singing Ja), unjustified returns (Sucre), and above all, logical inconsistencies, that it is surprising how the series can occasionally create tension. The actors do their best, and as usual, Robert Knepper is in complete control, but I don't even want to imagine how they must have shaken their heads over the scripts after signing the revival contracts. The legendary Prison Break didn't manage to go unnoticed once again, but I implore its creator, Paul Scheuring, to let the story rest.
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A series about a jail break. On the face of it, a well-worn topic, however in this case the first impression was quite wrong. The biggest asset is how it is so incredibly easy to identify with the main protagonist - you just can’t help rooting for him. Each episode comes along with several mostly unexpected and surprising situations that have you watching with bated breath. However, the above applies only to the parts in prison and unfortunately not to the “on the outside" side-story. This always takes up about a quarter of each episode and, despite also having some qualities, it becomes rather mundane and seen several times before. But still, it is well worth being part of Scofield’s gripping escape from Fox River State Penitentiary, because it sucks you in and won’t let go... Run Scofield, RUN! Season 1 (5/5) During the first two episodes the gains pace that grips you and doesn’t let you go. Impetuous, playful, intelligent and suspenseful like nothing else on earth. This applies up until episode 13, where the series was originally supposed to end. Originally it was “just" a filler to fill the gap until another season of 24. But it was hugely successful, which forced the creators to drag it out into a longer affair. Unfortunately. So as of episode 14 the quality starts to drop, or rather the breakneck pace relaxes. It is still perfect, but without the “condensed adrenaline". Instead of bated breath, here you get just a couple of priceless moments alternating with tolerable filler. But what keeps it from going over the brink perfection are the separate characters and the actors. Toward the end of the season, the quality starts to get back on the rails, leading to a climax in a perfect and absolutely flawless penultimate episode which is the premature climax of the entire series. But the overall impression of the season is wrecked by the last episode which, in terms of quality, fits better in... season 2 (3/5) ...this season of the series. The only good news is that Prison Break isn’t boring. But it is no longer suspenseful even for a second. Any suspense is diluted by dozens of various uninspiring storylines. It is sad just how unintentionally ridiculous it is, especially in terms of conspiracy theory (and the following seriously-intended monolog in episode 2x14 sums it up perfectly: "So,this is the conspiracy,huh? Bunch of little boys in suits running around, trying to kill each other. It's pathetic…"). And it really is. Most sitcoms would turn green with envy. The carefully built characters and their motivation is ruined. Coincidences, nonsense and screenwriter glitches rule. But as I say, it’s SO VERY BAD that you will laugh your head off. Toward the end, the quality level begins seemingly to return along with a feeling of déjà vu from past seasons.
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Back then, Prison Break (along with Lost) was a huge revelation for me. I devoured every episode and then eagerly awaited the next one all week, which always ended with a mega cliffhanger. The wait was excruciating, especially with the first season of the series, which I consider to be perhaps the best I have ever seen in TV series. A significant qualitative decline also did not escape this TV gem, but there are only 4 seasons, not 8, so I don't exaggerate it fundamentally, and to this day, I revere Prison Break as a whole. The subject of the series and especially its execution, mainly in the first season, is done so cleverly and captivatingly that it simply puts the viewer in the seat and doesn't let go. Even after 10 years, the series still offers the same dose of tension, excitement from unexpected plot twists, occasionally a bit of incomprehension from occasional over-the-top moments that no longer seem so realistic, but any small criticisms of the series are easily balanced out by suitable casting, led by the perfect Wentworth Miller, who was an incredibly great choice for this TV show, portraying a charismatic genius with a protector complex with his own grace. He's definitely not alone in this, but I would say that the success mainly depends on him. Similarly timeless series are not made today, in my opinion... 100%
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Arguing with a cult is difficult and pointless. Prison Break had the reputation of being a top-notch series for all generations and it achieved worldwide success comparable only to the series Lost. To objectively review it is difficult because it is undeniably contradictory, and its quality declines over time - or rather, its weaknesses become increasingly evident. On one hand, it is a fresh idea and a great exercise in screenwriting with plenty of unexpected and audience-attracting twists, with a multitude of fully-fleshed interesting characters portrayed by very decent and often unconventional actors. The series has a generous budget, and the production studio gives it due priority. On the other hand, from the very beginning, it contains two storylines, of which only one is essential. If the screenwriter had stuck with the talented architect who tried to rescue his brother from prison, it would have been good. However, we are in America, and thus he added a storyline about a secret all-encompassing conspiracy in the spirit of classical conspiracy theories. This storyline from the beginning brings the first one down, is highly untrustworthy, and unfortunately gains significance as time goes by. According to the latest research on criminal offenses that ended in execution in the United States, it was incidentally discovered through DNA analysis that 5% of the executed did not commit their crime. It would have been enough to stick with a judicial error and not push too hard. That would not have diminished the attractiveness of the series and it would be much "purer." Additionally, all the miraculous last-second rescues and unexpected twists that are out of this world eventually become tiresome and boring. The series increasingly resembles a beautifully wrapped Christmas gift box, where the viewer unties the luxurious ribbon and it increasingly crumbles, and when the package is finally triumphantly unwrapped, there is another one just as carefully wrapped inside. The creators squeeze money and try the trick with the wallet on a string, constantly teasing and not allowing the viewers to catch it. I admire all those who have enough time to enthusiastically consume so many episodes. If I evaluate the series as a whole, I have to deduct one star from my original 4-star rating. Overall impression: 65%.
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