Prison Break: Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Aug 29, 2005
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
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  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    30
    A fat snooze.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    10
    Pitifully awful.

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User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 380 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 193
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 193
  3. Negative: 14 out of 193
  1. A.C.
    10
    One of the best tv series ever. It has great story and very good actors. I saw first season, and only I can tell you is excellent. The second season will be on TV (in my country) in 2007. I can't wait that long!!! -_-… Full Review »
  2. drupad19
    10
    Watching this series I laugh when scofield laughs,I cry when he cries and all I wanted was to see those brothers happy.The plans they make and the way they execute keeps you on the edge of the seat.… Full Review »
  3. NithiF.
    10
    Prison break is the BEST TV SHOW THAT HAS EVER COME OUT. I really really really hope they do NOT cancel it as there are rumors that season 4 is the last one!! Whether they are doing what the title says, or looking for Scylla, it is written very well, has a lot of suspense and a great story unfolding. I think it should stay on TV for a long long long time, until Sara and Michael are grandparents!… Full Review »
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