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Prison Break

2005 – 2017Show5 seasons88 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureCrime
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic597.8Rotten Tomatoes61%77%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and editing.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 88 episodes · best: S1E21 "Go" 9.6

Episodes

8.8
8.4
8.2
8.1
8.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Highbrow Prison Break Thriller
  • Architectural Genius vs. Systemic Corruption
  • Adrenaline-Fueled Conspiracy
  • Brotherly Bond at the Core
  • Procedural Tension and Pacing
  • Melodramatic Stakes
  • Culturally Defining Binge-Worthy Series
  • Michael Scofield's Iconic Tattoo
  • High-Stakes Cat-and-Mouse Dynamics

Cast

24 of 176 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 2005 · May 30, 2017 · Ended

First aired
August 29, 2005
Last aired
May 30, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 88 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Dark Action Girl, Backstory, Police Are Useless +9

  • Dark Action Girl
  • Backstory
  • Police Are Useless
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Interrupted Suicide
  • Meaningful Name
  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • The Old Convict
  • Character Tic
  • True Companions
  • Heel Realization
  • Chekhov's Gun

12 of 352 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Prison Break?"

Questions about Prison Break

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prison Break?

Hulu

In the United States, Prison Break streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 122 other countries.

Is Prison Break worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (60).

Which season of Prison Break is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.8. Seasons 4 and 5 are the weakest at 8.1. The highest-rated episode is Go (season 1, episode 21) at 9.6, and the lowest is VS. (season 4, episode 18) at 7.4.

Is Prison Break okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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 tropes for it, including Dark Action Girl, Backstory, and Police Are Useless.