Prison Break

Prison Break is an American crime drama television series created by Paul Scheuring for Fox.

Prison Break is an American crime drama television series created by Paul Scheuring for Fox. It follows brothers Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows, as Michael tries to help Lincoln escape prison after Lincoln is sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. The series premiered on Fox on August 29, 2005 and aired its final season in 2017.

Premise

The story centres on Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows, two brothers whose lives are tied to a prison escape plan after Lincoln is condemned for a crime he did not commit. Lincoln Burrows is portrayed as a man sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. The central premise involves Michael Scofield deliberately entering prison to help his brother Lincoln Burrows escape.

Production and broadcast

Prison Break was created by Paul Scheuring and broadcast on Fox. It first aired in 2005, returned for a fifth season in 2017, and has 90 episodes across five seasons. In Canada, the series was broadcast on Global, making it familiar to Canadian viewers as part of its North American television run.

Cast and characters

Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell play the lead roles of Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. The series also featured recurring and supporting roles across its run.

Reception and franchise

The series became a notable crime-drama title in Fox’s lineup and spawned additional franchise material, including a follow-up TV film referenced as part of the Prison Break franchise.