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  • 2005
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Summary Prison Break is a drama from executive producers Brett Ratner, Paul Scheuring, Matt Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, Dawn Parouse and Neal Moritz. After getting himself incarcerated in Fox River State Penitentiary to free his wrongly accused brother, Lincoln Burrows, Michael Scofield is now on the loose–along with his brother. Tasked by a ...

Created By: Paul T. Scheuring

  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • FOX

Prison Break

5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Aug 29, 2005
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 55 Critic Reviews
59
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 1,511 User Ratings
7.1
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Summary Prison Break is a drama from executive producers Brett Ratner, Paul Scheuring, Matt Olmstead, Marty Adelstein, Dawn Parouse and Neal Moritz. After getting himself incarcerated in Fox River State Penitentiary to free his wrongly accused brother, Lincoln Burrows, Michael Scofield is now on the loose–along with his brother. Tasked by a ...

Created By: Paul T. Scheuring

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 55 Critic Reviews
59
53% Positive
29 Reviews
33% Mixed
18 Reviews
15% Negative
8 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 55 Critic Reviews
59
53% Positive
29 Reviews
33% Mixed
18 Reviews
15% Negative
8 Reviews

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91
Prison Break has the dark social hierarchies of Oz and the clever inventions of Escape From Alcatraz.
By Gillian Flynn FULL REVIEW
80
As with "24," the whole enterprise, however action-packed, would fall flat if viewers didn't care about the characters, and "Prison Break" doesn't disappoint.
By Maureen Ryan FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 1,511 User Ratings
7.1
72% Positive
1083 Ratings
9% Mixed
141 Ratings
19% Negative
287 Ratings

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 1,511 User Ratings
7.1
72% Positive
1083 Ratings
9% Mixed
141 Ratings
19% Negative
287 Ratings

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10
Pimpulu
Mar 8, 2021
Best TV show ever Story 10/10 Characters 10/10 Excitement and thrill 9.5/10 Cinematography 9/10 Acting 11/10 yupp
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10
Oblivion2001
Mar 8, 2021
Best tv series.. a perfect recipe of what real fans of tv series want, action, intelligence and a escape plan
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70
Apr 3, 2017
Prison Break embraces its ridiculousness, allowing you to check out mentally after a long work day. If that doesn’t sound appealing to you, if you want to break down a show more intellectually, there are plenty of other options.
By Brian Tallerico FULL REVIEW
67
Mar 27, 2017
After a crackling good start, Prison Break begins to wobble but doesn’t quite topple in succeeding hours.
By Ed Bark FULL REVIEW
50
The frantically violent mayhem, including a tasteless cannibalism gag, is paced swiftly enough that you can almost ignore the silliness of a show that isn’t above resurrecting characters long thought dead. Still, it beats last year’s miserable detour in a Panamanian sweatbox.
By Matt Roush FULL REVIEW
40
The premise, though bold, isn't as revolutionary as the "24" format, and the pilot is seriously lacking in thrills for an alleged thriller.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW
10
Pitifully awful.
By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW
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10
Halil007212
Nov 5, 2020
The Best TV show ever... 10/10 I am from Turkey and I love this series... So good I love you Michael Scofielld
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10
Bella_a100
Oct 3, 2020
I'm in a rewatch right now and I forgot how much I loved this show! It's one of my favorites. It's just has a special place in my heart. The relationships. The found family, god I love this group of people. The romantic and platonic relationships. Enjoying this rewatch so much!
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10
Furkimorgi2
Jun 3, 2020
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10
Mysecac
Dec 3, 2019
It's one of the best series's I've ever watched of All time, yeah in the final seasons it wasn't as good as the first two but still enjoyed every bit of it
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10
M7mdAs3d
Dec 3, 2019
Prison Break is just the greatest series I've ever watched ️ S1 10/10 S2 10/10 S3 10/10 S4 8/10
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Production Company:
  • Adelstein-Parouse Productions
  • Dawn Olmstead Productions
  • Adelstein Productions
  • Original Television
  • 20th Century Fox Television
  • Original Film
  • One Light Road Productions
  • Prison Break Productions
Initial Release Date: Aug 29, 2005
Number of seasons: 5 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 9 Nominations
ALMA Awards
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations

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