This new Prison Break finds a way to bring back the show that people loved so much.
Just like the original series, this revival has began a long con. There are small hints, lines, and moments throughout its first episode that won't pay off for quite a while. For instance, Lincoln finds a name sewn into one of Michael's old coats. The name means nothing, and seems out of place, but another clue is hidden later in the episode. Just like the early seasons of Prison Break, these clues are meant to come back later. It's supposed to be a bit confusing, and even seem a bit muddled, in order to have a bigger pay-off in the end.
If this were a brand new series, one that didn't carry the name Prison Break, it might not have worked. People could lose interest in the first episode based on how messy the story seems to be at times. However, Prison Break is able to rely on its enormous audience. Because people tuning in is a guarantee, the series is able to draw things out just a Little more. It's both a gift, and a curse.
Now matter how twisted the story got in the original series, Prison Break never really relied on it. The characters on the show, and their relationships with one another, were always the strong point. The same can be said of the revival.
Three fan-favorite actors return in the first episode - C-Note (Rockmond Dunbar), Sucre (Amaury Nolasco), and T-Bag (Robert Knepper) - and they all brought back the charm that made the characters engaging in the first place. T-Bag was a clever creep, as always, and Sucre is possibly more entertaining than ever.
The highlight however, has to be Dunbar's C-Note. The former military operative was a great character to start with, but his new religion has made for a fascinating turn. C-Note has now converted to Islam, and it active in trying to break the stereotype people have about his faith. The writing of this character helps to break down these walls as well, as it brings to light the real side of a lifestyle many don't understand. Dunbar's performance tops it off, as his brilliant subtlety does not go unnoticed. His strength as an actor has always been the ability to bring audiences into his emotional spectrum, and this is another example of his masterful technique.
The passion in the Prison Break sequel is at the forefront, and that alone makes it worth watching. Because the actors wanted this to happen, and the writers had more story to tell, it's clear that the show is heading in the right direction. All of the pieces are in place, it just needs a little bit of time. Once you get to the final minute of the first episode, you'll be hooked right back into the world of Michael and Lincoln.
Just like the original series, this revival has began a long con. There are small hints, lines, and moments throughout its first episode that won't pay off for quite a while. For instance, Lincoln finds a name sewn into one of Michael's old coats. The name means nothing, and seems out of place, but another clue is hidden later in the episode. Just like the early seasons of Prison Break, these clues are meant to come back later. It's supposed to be a bit confusing, and even seem a bit muddled, in order to have a bigger pay-off in the end.
If this were a brand new series, one that didn't carry the name Prison Break, it might not have worked. People could lose interest in the first episode based on how messy the story seems to be at times. However, Prison Break is able to rely on its enormous audience. Because people tuning in is a guarantee, the series is able to draw things out just a Little more. It's both a gift, and a curse.
Now matter how twisted the story got in the original series, Prison Break never really relied on it. The characters on the show, and their relationships with one another, were always the strong point. The same can be said of the revival.
Three fan-favorite actors return in the first episode - C-Note (Rockmond Dunbar), Sucre (Amaury Nolasco), and T-Bag (Robert Knepper) - and they all brought back the charm that made the characters engaging in the first place. T-Bag was a clever creep, as always, and Sucre is possibly more entertaining than ever.
The highlight however, has to be Dunbar's C-Note. The former military operative was a great character to start with, but his new religion has made for a fascinating turn. C-Note has now converted to Islam, and it active in trying to break the stereotype people have about his faith. The writing of this character helps to break down these walls as well, as it brings to light the real side of a lifestyle many don't understand. Dunbar's performance tops it off, as his brilliant subtlety does not go unnoticed. His strength as an actor has always been the ability to bring audiences into his emotional spectrum, and this is another example of his masterful technique.
The passion in the Prison Break sequel is at the forefront, and that alone makes it worth watching. Because the actors wanted this to happen, and the writers had more story to tell, it's clear that the show is heading in the right direction. All of the pieces are in place, it just needs a little bit of time. Once you get to the final minute of the first episode, you'll be hooked right back into the world of Michael and Lincoln.