The first new show of the fall season among the major networks is FOX's Prison Break. This is a good way to start off the fall season.
Prison Break has a very interesting premise, one that seems more like movie material than TV show material. In it, Michael Scofield (played by Wentworth Miller) gets himself thrown in prison so that he can rescue his brother Lincoln Burrows (played by Dominic Purcell), a death row inmate accused of killing the Vice President's brother. Michael does whatever it takes to carry out his plan to help his brother. He pretends to have Type I Diabetes so he can get a daily visit with the prison doctor, a woman who is also the governor's daughter. He finds the whereabouts of the man who ratted on a mob boss so he can make use of his services when he escapes. He even finds himself in the middle of a battle between black and white inmates as he tries to use people on both sides to help him get the things he needs to further his plan. In the process, Michael gets beaten up multiple times and by the end of the two-hour premiere, it is possible that he may be without a toe.
Prison Break is one of the shows that seems influenced by ABC's Lost. Both shows rely on high concepts and both find ways to keep things interesting by having a lot of characters and storylines. Many characters are introduced in the premiere of Prison Break and there are several subplots. One subplot involves a woman named Veronica (played by Robin Tunney) who is a lawyer and an ex-lover of Lincoln. Michael convinces her that Lincoln was set up and she starts investigating the case. We are also introduced to two Secret Service agents who are trying to bury the case through everything from intimidation to murder. There is also a subplot involving Sucre (played by Amaury Nolasco), Michael's cellmate. He wants to marry his girlfriend, but his "friend" Hector is wooing her. It's clear from the premiere that these subplots will probably become more and more important as the series progresses.
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— go to most recent comments1 - Holly Fryer
People often say that i'm very picky of what's on TV. Mostly that's said because for a while there was abosolutely nothing interesting on TV and I wasn't interested in watching Desperate Housewives re runs like everybody else. I was patiently awaiting the return of my two favorite shows, Lost and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. I simply gave up after a while and I vented my frustrations about those goddamn reality TV shows and unbelievably stupid teenage dramas that never seemed to reflect reality, on anybody that was willing to listen.
A show like Prison Break was my saviour from boredom. Monday is now one of my favorite days of the week. Everyday is a countdown to the next episode where I know I wont be dissapointed. Every character is interesting, if not likable and i'm absolutely mesmerized by every desision these characters make.
And I whole heartedly agree that Wentworth Miller was a surprising talent. It isn't necessarily a very complicated role to play, but that's not entirely true. Not just anyone could radiate the same emotion that Miller's character Michael does. Michael is rather serious and determined so far and that one hard stare he has that is part of his mask of composure. But once in a while you'll see that mask fall as the plot takes yet another twist and turn.
Hopefully Prison Break will be renewed for a second season because this is how TV should be. It's very dissapointing when great shows like The Inside are cancelled because not enough people like the show. Or how so many people are ignoring the pure genious that is Arested Developpememt.
So you that we have both reached an agreement. I just wish most 14 year old girls like me understood that there is more to the boring and overused plots of The O.C.
2 - helix
"2 SONGS THAT ARE ON "PRISON BREAK"" :
HOW ARE YOU TDAY? WELL ME I'M CONFUSED TO THE MAX. THE REASON IS BECAUSE I CANNOT FIND ANY ROCK MUSIC THAT WAS PLAYED ON THE TV SHOW "PRISON BREAK". I'VE SEARCHED AND SEARCHED AND NOTHING, NOTHING AT ALL! AND I;M HOPING THAT YOU WOULD TELL ME THIS:
#1 EPISODE 6 WHERE LINCOHN IS FIGHTING THE CELL MATES, AND IS TRYING TO KEEP THE GAURD ALIVE, AND THAN HE BEGINS TO FIGHT HIS WAY THREW THE CELL MATES THERE IS A SONG THAT IS HEAVY ROCK THAT IS BEING PLAIED. WHAT SONG IS IT?
#2 EPISODE 7 WHEN THE TWO LAWYERS ARE IN THE UNDERGROUND PARKING LOT, AWAITING A GUY TO ARRIVE, AND WHEN THE GUY ARRIVES IN A OLD VAN THAT GUY HAS A HEAVY ROCK SONG PLAYING LOUD. WHAT IS THE SONG BEING PLAIED?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I WILL BE ANXOUSLY AWAITING YOUR ANSWER. AND I WILL BE GREATFULLY APPRECIATFUL FOR YOUR ANSWER FOR THOSE TWO QUESTIONS,
AND ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND ANSWERS,
SINCERLEY
HELIX
THANKS AGAIN
SEND ANSWERS ASAP PLEASE AND THANK YOU
3 - helix
"2 SONGS THAT ARE ON "PRISON BREAK"" :
HOW ARE YOU TDAY? WELL ME I'M CONFUSED TO THE MAX. THE REASON IS BECAUSE I CANNOT FIND ANY ROCK MUSIC THAT WAS PLAYED ON THE TV SHOW "PRISON BREAK". I'VE SEARCHED AND SEARCHED AND NOTHING, NOTHING AT ALL! AND I;M HOPING THAT YOU WOULD TELL ME THIS:
#1 EPISODE 6 WHERE LINCOHN IS FIGHTING THE CELL MATES, AND IS TRYING TO KEEP THE GAURD ALIVE, AND THAN HE BEGINS TO FIGHT HIS WAY THREW THE CELL MATES THERE IS A SONG THAT IS HEAVY ROCK THAT IS BEING PLAIED. WHAT SONG IS IT?
#2 EPISODE 7 WHEN THE TWO LAWYERS ARE IN THE UNDERGROUND PARKING LOT, AWAITING A GUY TO ARRIVE, AND WHEN THE GUY ARRIVES IN A OLD VAN THAT GUY HAS A HEAVY ROCK SONG PLAYING LOUD. WHAT IS THE SONG BEING PLAIED?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND I WILL BE ANXOUSLY AWAITING YOUR ANSWER. AND I WILL BE GREATFULLY APPRECIATFUL FOR YOUR ANSWER FOR THOSE TWO QUESTIONS,
AND ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND ANSWERS,
SINCERLEY
HELIX
4 - Amy
One song I think is Take Me by Papa Roach...
5 - Clark Kent
Can anybody tell me whats the name of the band that plays the song "This Means War" in the second episode whe there was a race fight in the prison the song is great but i cant find it please if anybody can tell me the name that will be great
6 - chris
does anyone know the name of the song that says "i be willin to die" and "me and my posssy and i" thanks
7 - G
"This is war" there are singing
8 - Mat
Did any one see that promo before the show came on the air.. its was a heavy metal song and i forget how it goes but i know it was on a promo just before the show came on the air.. does anyone know what im talking about?
9 - mik
"this is war" i think is a busta rhymes song
10 - yes!
I WANT 2 NO. PLZ TELL ME ABOUT THIS IS WAR SONG LOOOOOOOOOOOLZ PLZ
11 - kak
I know the song WHERE LINCOHN IS FIGHTING THE CELL MATES, AND IS TRYING TO KEEP THE GAURD ALIVE, AND THAN HE BEGINS TO FIGHT HIS WAY THREW THE CELL MATES.
Its called .... NINE THOU (SUPERSTAR REMIX) by STYLES OF BEYOND
12 - clark
does anyone know what the artist/song title is when it review what has happened in previous episodes ?
13 - Ploon
Hi there...
i think the "heavy" rock song is Megadef - Nine Thou (superstars remix) from the album Styles Of Beyond. i recognized it from the game Need For Speed - Most Wanted
bye bye now
14 - C.J
*mik* "this is war" i think is a busta rhymes song
it isn't..
plz someone write the real name of the song from episode 2!!
15 - NeO
www.blacktoastmusic.com
Search: this is war ;)
If anybody can get a full version... pls :)
16 - JD
I found an hip-hop band Oxaerai who sang a song called 'this is war'. its in thier only album
Birthrite. Firstrite.
released, 09 Jun 2003
Sacred Round Records
still can't find any source for the song though.
so m still not sure if its THE song.
17 - Macrillz
guyes come on we have to find this song if any one knoes please :-) i must have this song
18 - JD
Yea! m dying to hear the full song. cant get it anywhere though.
If anyone knows plz let us know!
19 - Macrillz
listen guyes its not Oaxerai i listen to the 10 secands of that song and its not it.
:-
20 - kiuas
nobody knows artist of "this is war" song? I've tried to find it like six months... this is so frustrating
21 - Scott Butki
Is this it?
I dont watch the show and dont know the song but googling it for you was my good deed for the day.
22 - Macrillz
its not the song my friend :- if you wana listen to the song try here
23 - summer
Hey guys:)
I heard everyone is looking for a song there, and I have to say I'm looking for a song too, that was played when Michael was about to transport to another place...It was like ''with my brother standing by...''I didnt hear the whole stuff, if anyone knows who sings it or what is the name of the song , please write there...
Thanks a lot for everything
24 - Arjanz
This is war - Better watch your back, sucker It's the end of the world as you know it This is war - It's gonna be a bad mutha It's Armageddon, boy, we gonna show ya This is war - This is war
"This Is War"
Writer(s):
Bob Mair (BMI) 45.00%
Nick Vincent (BMI) 45.00%
Don Reynolds (ASCAP) 10.00%
Publisher(s):
Black Toast Music (BMI) 45.00%
Tony Vose Music (BMI) 45.00%
Guerilla Funk Family Musicworx (ASCAP) 10.00%
Keywords:
DMX, Mystikal, Hip Hop, Rap, Vocal
25 - K
I've found another rap-formation with a song called 'This is war'. Though, I haven't heard the song yet, so I'm not sure if it's THE song played on Prison Break (Episode 2)...
7L & Esoteric - This is war