'Prison Break' - the highly anticipated return to the small screen in 2017

The series "Prison Break," which was a sensation when it aired from 2005 to 2009, returns on April 4th with its fifth season.

The first four seasons ofPrison BreakIt attracts an average of 8.2 million viewers per season. In Vietnam, the series also created a sensation when it aired on television seven years ago. Although the two subsequent seasons did not achieve the same level of popularity as the first two,Prison BreakThere is still a loyal fan base. Therefore, the information...Prison BreakBeing "reborn" was one of the most anticipated events on the small screen in 2017.

The series has an outstanding script.

It's no coincidence that the first season ofPrison BreakIt was nominated for "Best Television Series" at the 2005 Golden Globe Awards and received praise from publications such as The New York Times and Entertainment Weekly. Its unique and intelligent script is its most outstanding feature.

The original series opens with Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell) accused of murdering the younger brother of the Vice President. Despite his vehement pleas of innocence, his troubled past and lack of an alibi lead to his execution. He is imprisoned at Fox River Penitentiary awaiting execution. Burrows' only glimmer of hope comes from his half-brother Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller). Unlike Burrows, Scofield has a seemingly perfect life: handsome, intelligent, and a promising engineer.

Scofield risked everything to get into Fox River Prison to save his brother through a bank robbery. Before going to prison, Scofield had a huge tattoo covering his body, which, upon closer inspection, turned out to be a blueprint of the prison. The tattoo and Scofield's genius mind were key to their escape.

The film's most outstanding feature is its unique and clever script.

Besides the main storyline about the prison escape plot,Prison BreakThere are also side storylines such as Burrows' journey to find justice or the mystery surrounding an organization called The Company.

The first season of Prison Break initially had only 13 episodes, but Fox added 9 more due to positive audience feedback. Viewers sympathized with the Scofield brothers, captivated by their escape and the perilous situations they faced. Each episode was fast-paced, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Additionally,The cliffhanger plot twists at the end of each episode only increase audience anticipation for the story's development.

* Prison fight scene from "Prison Break"

Besides the script,Prison BreakIt has a strong point in character development.The "Fox River Eight" were prisoners who escaped together.Each has its own unique personality and story, creating a multifaceted picture.

Following on from the first season, Prison BreakSeason two captivated viewers with its performance.A battle of wits between Michael Scofield and Inspector Alex Mahonne (William Fichtner) - who is just as intelligent as him.

A star-studded cast joins this classic series.

Returning after 8 years

After its initial success, the last two seasons of the series brought more or less disappointment to fans. The writers' strike in 2007 significantly impacted the quality of the third season, with many plot points feeling simplistic and unconvincing. The fourth season of Prison Break revolved around the mission to defeat The Company, deviating from the "prison break" theme as its title suggests. The story concludes with Michael's wife, Sara (Sarah Callies), taking their son to visit his grave. Michael Scofield's tombstone sparked debate and dissatisfaction among viewers, as their hero did not receive a happy ending.

* Scenes from Michael Scofield's films

After a long absence from the small screen, Fox unexpectedly reunited the original cast for a fifth season. Prison Break: Sequel surprisingly revealed that Michael Scofield is still alive and being held captive in Yemen. Upon hearing this, his brother Lincoln immediately summoned old acquaintances to set out to rescue him.

Season four wasn't well-received, so fans are placing their hopes on season five, which aired on April 4th.

InformationPrison BreakThe quick return to the screen was met with a positive response from fans. The trailer for season five of Prison Break received 67 million views and numerous comments.On social media, die-hard fans ofPrison Breakexpressing hope for the new partWith nine episodes that are meticulously crafted in terms of content, they aim to bring back the same appeal as the first two seasons.

According to VNE