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Prison Break

2005·Show
88Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.3Metacritic597.8Rotten Tomatoes61%77%
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Where to watch

Hulu

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Prison Break fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Editing9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Just have a little faith.

Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison in order to break the both of them out, from the inside out.
Highbrow Prison Break ThrillerArchitectural Genius vs. Systemic CorruptionAdrenaline-Fueled ConspiracyBrotherly Bond at the CoreProcedural Tension and PacingMelodramatic StakesCulturally Defining Binge-Worthy SeriesMichael Scofield's Iconic TattooHigh-Stakes Cat-and-Mouse Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Bobby Roth, Kevin Hooks, Dwight H. Little
Written by:
Seth Hoffman, Kalinda Vazquez, Monica Macer
Produced by:
Nick Santora, Garry A. Brown, Karyn Usher

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Prison Break

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prison Break legally?

Hulu

Prison Break is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Prison Break worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prison Break rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Prison Break have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 88 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prison Break?

Critics60
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Prison Break higher (79) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Prison Break air?

It ran from 2005 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Prison Break in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prison Break?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prison Break in 125 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prison Break use?

Dark Action GirlBackstoryPolice Are UselessAll Girls Want Bad BoysInterrupted SuicideMeaningful NameBrother–Sister IncestThe Old ConvictCharacter TicTrue CompanionsHeel RealizationChekhov's Gunand 340 more

TV Tropes lists 352 storytelling tropes for Prison Break, including Dark Action Girl, Backstory, Police Are Useless.