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Prison Break: Season Two

5 star:		(130)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

As the second season of Prison Break opens, things get moving along rather quickly. Michael (Wentworth Miller), Linc (Dominic Purcell), Sucre (Amaury Nolasco), C-Note (Rockmond Dunbar), and John (Peter Stormare) have escaped from prison and are on the run. After going their seperate ways, shady FBI Agent Mahone (William Fichtner) arrives on the scene with one main intention: stop Michael and Linc from escaping the country. In the meantime, T-Bag (Robert Knepper) goes to some great lengths to get what he wants, and Captain Bellick (Wade Williams) is still hot on the brothers' trail. The conspiracy that was apparent in season one is even more farther reaching here, as revelations are made that will cost everyone involved dearly, and by the end of the season, not everyone that has been here since the beginning will still be standing. What makes Prison Break so good is that the show never relents from it's break neck pacing. This could easily be a bad thing, but the minds behind Prison Break manage to keep the constant flow stable enough so you never know what to expect next. Even with the major change of scenery for the main characters, the show stays more compelling than ever as it becomes a high octane game of cat and mouse. Undoubtedly one of (if not the) best shows on prime time network television today (and on Fox), Prison Break just keeps getting better, and by the end of the season finale, you'll be salivating for more.

I know the opinions about season 2 will be more mixed than season 1, but I personally believe that season 2 is just as exciting as 1. The only difference is that there's a change of scenery and a focus on some different characters. But I still find Prison Break to be one of the best shows on tv right now and just as compelling and heart-pounding as ever! Prison Break still manages to be intriguing, simple enough to follow, with great characters people really care about. In particular, Paul Adelstein (who plays Agent Kellerman) does a really fabulous job this season, whereas last season he was more of a minor character. And unlike Lost, this show actually manages to answer questions and move the plot along. This season has also held steady in the ratings unlike some other shows, which must mean that it's doing something right. As always, the biggest weakness is that it's as ludicrous as it was first season, but this is fiction. If I wanted reality, I'd watch a documentary. And I don't think it's really any more unrealistic than any other action drama on tv today. I give this season 5 stars and can't wait to see what the writers will cook up for season 3.

The first question that I think many people want answered is whether the 2nd season is as good as the 1st. In my opinion it is not quite as "good" as season 1. One could tell that season 1 was worked out to the finest detail, every step of the way, it was simply a brilliantly crafted plot, filled with suspense and wondering what was going to happen next.

Season 2 is also very suspenseful, with some great twists inbetween. The characters are still very deep and convincing. But one cant't help but notice that the storyline sort of falls apart towards the last 3 or 4 episodes, where one got the feeling of an ingenious plot in season 1, season 2 had the effect of "well this is what happened, now it can go in any direction". What I'm actually trying to say is that season 2 did not quite play out in that same clever way in which season 1 did.

That being said, it was an a highly entertaining season(2), that will keep 1st time viewers on the edge of their seats the entire time. I highly recommend this box set, simply because even with the drawbacks, it is still my favourite tv series and I think die-hard fans will enjoy it immensely.

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After Season 1 I was worried that season 2 could not possibly be as good. The story continues outside the prison and the conspiracy lives on. The characters are strong, difficult to pick a favourite. They managed to intelligently combine action, romance and suspense. Can't wait for season 3.

There are no words to describe the tension and thrill that Prison Break succeeds in creating. The fact that Lincoln Burrows is framed is in itself an underlying point of tension. Lincoln's brother Michael Scofield having designed the penitentiary where Lincoln is lodged is a little too convenient but one gets over that little quirk rather quickly. Michael's plan to get incarcerated and to carry the blueprints as torso tattoos is daring and ingenious. The alliances that must be formed with hardened criminals is incredibly riveting TV watching. This is TV suspense at its very best.

That just about sums up the whole Prison Break experience. In spite of the utter absurdity of the plot throughout this series, it still manages to entertain.
Of course it could have been a whole lot better had someone bothered to incorporate just a wee tad of credibility here and there. As it is, I am somehow left with a sort of guilty feeling of having derived a certain enjoyment after having watched such utter tosh over so many idle hours.
It beggars belief that the producers of this show could have permitted just about every possible impossibility in the book to occur in this series - but then I suppose that's showbiz.
It's been one hell of a ride so far - but if Series 3 continues in the same vein I'll probably throw up before the end.
By the way, is it possible to get from Chicago to Panama BY BOAT?

The second season of Prision Break has it's points where it stretches thin on the believability rating, but then again, don't all shows? It's full of action, plot and character growth. Right when you think you know what's going to happen, the end of each show shocks you and keeps you hanging for the next episode; only now with the full DVD, you don't have to wait : ). If you liked the first season, you will enjoy the second as well.

I am a fan of several TV-series, such as CSI Miami,NCIS,Deadwood (in this order), but none of them compares to Prison Break! I have only seen the first part of second season so far, but it`s really breath-taking.
Interesting and original story, a lot of suspense and good actors (okay, Dominic Purcell has been better as Dracula, but anyway)
I have also seen the first 4 seasons of 24, but Prison Break is much, much better!

I absolutely love this show its my absolute favorite of all time. The writers do such an amazing job with characters and different storylines. Michael Scofield is just great and its so interesting to see what he's going to do next. Season two was so good full of twists and turns and the season finale was unbelievable. I can't wait till the dvd comes out!! And the return of prison break season three. I definately recommend this show to everyone out there trust me you wont be disappointed you'll be glued to the screen.

I couldn't wait for this second season to be released on dvd. I had missed the entire season because of work. I'm so happy that I got to continue this season as the new season just started, it's a great show that keeps you tuned. Some parts fool you into thinking whats going to happen but then they change the characters story making you think it was something else. You'd understand what I'm saying as you'll watch it. It's a mini suspense show in my opinion because you can see some of things coming. It's a great show, thats different and gives you an idealistic life of a escape convict. I can't wait for season 3. It just gets better and better each time. I thought the show would be over after the first season, but they're still at it. Great show, I highly recommend it.