The Prison Break Discussion Thread v2

Originally Posted by nazpyro

The next episode needs to be legendary.

It would probably be better if they showed the next two episodes back-to-back, but the only way to do that would be to move the show to another (crappier) night. It would be cool though, as we could see the escape followed by the pursuit and see how they end the season.

Also, a spoiler, if people are curious (it's not specific, though):

Spoiler:

Two people not involved in the actual escape will be killed in the next episode.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Was this episode not interesting enough to bump this thread? There were parts that were somewhat exciting, but overally it was kind of an average episode. You'd think escaping would be more interesting.

Also, fat guy didn't make it. Sucks for him.

FELIPE NO

Honestly, I forgot after I posted in the 24 thread (which was way better tonight).

First off, how the hell did Haywire even get there? I don't remember for sure, but didn't they start showing those sequences from his point of view before they even reached the Psych Ward? And even if they didn't, it still doesn't make sense how he managed to elude going back inside the Psych Ward with the first group. Even saying he was straggiling behind Michael's group doesn't make sense, as it seems that at least one of them would have seen him.

Next, are we even supposed to care that Nick died? I had no sympathy for him, even after he didn't give up Veronica to Abruzzi. That's just one less character to worry about next season.

Finally, hate to say it, but the fat ass deserved to get caught. Why, after waiting all that time anyway, would he even try to cross when Michael was still on there? That was just plain stupid of him, so I can't say I feel sorry for him.

Now that they are finally out, thereshould be some pretty interesting episodes. Too bad there's only one left this season. And I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't really see how this show could last more than one more season (I couldn't even see it lasting a full season next year). They're out, they go on the run, they clear Lincoln, we find out all the conspiracies, the end. I don't see how they could do that beyond 22 more episodes, unless this changes into some type of action, mystery-solving detective show.

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I don't see how they could retain the same level of suspense with them out of prison. And for them to go back to prison or to a different prison would just be exhausting.

But obviously there's some issues that need to be resolved that would have to be rushed. For example, when Scofield finds out about the 5mil, it looks like the other characters are pretty much plotting to steal that.

I still expect next season to fail.

Also, the fat guy wouldn't have made it, anyway. He's fat, simple as that. Couldn't outrun anyone. He should have been smart enough to not even try to cross and later say he was forced to participate or something.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Yeah, that $5 million just seems like a way of trying to create suspense for next season, cause you know there is no way they're gonna actually split it like Westmoreland suggested. I wouldn't be surprised if at least one person is killed over it (probably Tweener, cause there ain't much they can do with his character outside of the prison, especially since he didn't have a fleshed out backstory like the others).

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Wait, was that the season finale? What a let down.

Also, keep in mind that they haven't escaped yet. They've still got the police and their dogs to deal with.

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Originally Posted by Mucknuggle

Wait, was that the season finale? What a let down.

No, the season finale is next week. That would have been disappointing if it was, though. That's why I still think they should have made the season finale two hours.

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Ya, the two hour version would have been much better. I like how nobody cares about the guy that got killed.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Well, Nick wasn't a very sympathetic character. I felt more sorry for Westmorland.

Anyway, this episode was great! The actual escape! Awesome! And Haywire, what was he doing there? But most of them made it. This escape was way better than what Michael had originally planned!

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

My favorite part was when the fat guy fell. I was just waiting for him to try to escape. I knew that he was going to crash ever since they zoomed in and showed the stress on the cable.

FELIPE NO

I'm actually surprised that he managed to fit through the hole behind the toliet in the first place. It didn't really look that big.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Finally got around to watching this week's episode. Holy amazing. I swear, the previews for 2 weeks ago and last week were all for the finale. I think I've only seen two or three preview scenes that have occured in the last 2 episodes. Whatever. the escape is beast. Now it's time to RUN LIKE MAD.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by SILBER-3

I'm actually surprised that he managed to fit through the hole behind the toliet in the first place. It didn't really look that big.

He used TV Magic to temporarily shrink. Either that or he got stuck and they had to kick him through. :P

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Check this out:

Originally Posted by TVGuide.com Entertainment News

President Delays Prison Break

According to the Hollywood Reporter, President Bush has scheduled an address to the nation regarding immigration for Monday night – to the consternation of several May sweeps-minded network execs. Thus far, NBC and Fox have said they would carry the speech from 8 pm to 8:20 pm (at which time Fox will unspool the Prison Break finale in its entirety), while both ABC (which has some Oprah thing and the conclusion of Grey's Anatomy's season-ender to think about) and CBS are holding off on making a decision until Monday. Methinks Abruzzi needs to pay someone a visit....

So by "in its entirety", I'm gonna assume they mean commercial-free, since leaving them in would also delay 24 (which is supposed to a "non-stop season"). That's actually not too bad, as I don't mind waiting an extra twenty minutes to see it without commercials.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I don't trust this at all. Very rarely are shows 40 minutes or below. We are going to get screwed one way or another unless they extend 24 passed Seinfeld into the 10 o clock time.

How ya doing, buddy?

Well, hourlong shows are usually around 44 minutes without commercials. If they cut out the 'previously on' segment and the credits, they could cut that down to about 42 minutes, which wouldn't hurt 24 too bad (all they would have to do is show a few less commercials during it). I don't know if they'll actually do that, though.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Damnit. We're not going to get to see our season finale. Presidential speeches suck.

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I don't even get why they specifically need to carry it, when they know like 10 other channels will as well.

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The FOX web site claims all time zones will see Prison Break and 24 in its entirety. Eastern and Central will just be delayed. I assume this means we're gonna have commercials then, and it'll just overrun past 10.

How ya doing, buddy?

Well that's gonna suck for 24 then, since the times won't match up anymore. Not really a big factor of the show, but I like seeing the same time on my clock when they show it on the show.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I missed the last 10 minutes or so due to Grey's Anatomy, what happened? I saw the last bit with the plane flying off and they were running into the field. The last thing that I remember before that is them failing to hotwire a car due to it not having an engine.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Whew! Where to start?

First off, the most surprising moment was when we find out that it was the President who died, and not the Vice-President. I honestly never really gave a fuck about her storyline, but this twist was fucking great. It looked like this was gonna be by the books, but the way the pulled it off was fucking amazing. That moment had me jumping out of my seat and cheering.

Next, it's funny how the people they never wanted there in the first place are gonna be the only ones to escape. Haywire, Tweener, and T-Bag seem to be the only ones who even stand a chance at escaping at the moment. T-Bag is probably the least likely, but I would say he has more of a chance than Michael and the others do right now. Also, that was pretty fucked up what they did to T-Bag, but I can't say that he didn't deserve it for cuffing himself to Michael in the first place.

Also, I'm wondering about Westmoreland. Is he actually dead or not? The way they showed him it was hard to tell, but since they never talked about him for the rest of the episode, I'm more inclined to believe that he is dead. Oh well, there wasn't much he could do anyway, since, unlike the fatass, I doubt he would have said anything anyway.

As for Dr. Tancredi, can't say I would blame her for wanting to overdose, though I don't for sure if she's dead or not. If I had to guess, I would say she is, as there really isn't anything else she could do storywise.

And as for Michael and the gang, I really don't know what's going to happen to them. Looking at how it ended, it looks pretty hopeless for them, but if they actually do get caught again, it seems like it would be nearly impossible for them to escape again. My guess is that they will come back with some kind of twist that helps them get away from Bellick and the others. As for what that twist would be, I have no idea what it could be.

Overall, this was a pretty good season. It probably would have worked better if they hadn't had so many breaks during the season, but once you see it all it's still good. This will definitely be one of the better shows returning to TV in the fall. I would also consider getting this on DVD, though I don't know if I'll get it immediately when it comes out.

Anyway, next season will probably be different in some way. They most likely will escape, since they will be filming in a different location next season. I heard on the news that they will start filming the next season up in Dallas starting on June 15. Since they're here in Texas, they might be trying to represent Mexico in some way. I don't really know, but I figure it must be something like that since they're leaving the Chicago area.

Originally Posted by Mucknuggle

I missed the last 10 minutes or so due to Grey's Anatomy, what happened? I saw the last bit with the plane flying off and they were running into the field. The last thing that I remember before that is them failing to hotwire a car due to it not having an engine.

Basically, they managed to run to the airstrip, but the plane took off before they got there, leaving them running into an empty field as the police chased after them.

Also, Haywire stole a little girl's bike, and was last seen peddaling away in the middle of the street.

Tweener managed to sneak inside of a trailer that was carrying some horses. They last showed it passing by a sign that said St. Louis was 296 miles away.

Veronica confronted Terrance Steadman at his house in Montana.

The police went to Dr. Tancredi's house and found her possibly overdosed on morphine.

I think that's everything.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I didn't like this finale. I guess I feel like it ended just like any other episode this season. There is a fair cliffhanger and a decent amount of uncertainty.

Although to be honest I did miss half of the episode thanks to me not giving a flying fuck what Bush has to say and wanting to avoid hearing his voice all together. By the time I turned FOX back on I realized I had missed a good chunk of development.

I am sad the doctor died, she was a very nice (sexy!) woman and I'm sure they could have found a way for her to be relevant. It really broke my heart to see her dead, no joke. She may not be dead, but she looked very dead, especially by the color of her skin. Didn't look like blood was flowing anymore. Maybe they can revive her.

I am very curious as to how next season will play out. If the characters spend a good amount of time running from the cops it might be okay as long as that element of suspense is maintained. If they let the government conspiracy overshadow this, I could very easily see it being cancelled due to lack of interest. I don't imagine the show was meant to last more than one season originally, although I could be wrong.

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Originally Posted by Eleo

I don't imagine the show was meant to last more than one season originally, although I could be wrong.

I doubt that. The networks usually try to invest in shows that they'll believe will be successful, meaning long-lasting. I don't think they would have put it on the air at all if it couldn't be made to last more than one season. Take the show Reunion for example. It was made to be a one season thing, but even they had a plan on what to do in case it became mega-popular (which of course, it didn't).

Basically, they've been saying from the beginning that this season would be about them breaking out, and that the next season (if it were to happen, which we know will now) would be similar to The Fugitive, having them on the run while trying to prove Lincoln innocent. I don't know how much they will stick to this plan, but it shows that they did have plans for it to last more than one season.

I was speaking idiomatically.

ABRUZZI WITH THE AX. Holy fucking shit that was awesome. This epic was fun. The whole escape from last episode and this was frikkin intense. And now the "cliffhanger" for next season, it's like... holy crap, now what.

Haywire's football helmet. OLOL.

Veronica meets Terrance Steadman. What the hell is she gonna do...

Is Sara[h?] dead? OSNAP.

Madame President. Earth is finished. And a few weeks ago we were talking about ending women's suffrage. What the hell happened.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?