It is tough work playing a wicked person who also has a softer emotional side, so most actors and actresses would’ve struggled with such complexities anyway, but to throw such a challenge onto someone like O’Keefe who has such constraints in her craft just seems unfair and unreasonable. If Prison Break scribes want to add complexity and depth, they should do it with the Mahone character, because the actor playing that character is more than capable of handling such a challenge. O’Keefe isn’t capable of such a task. Hence Gretchen should be kept as simple and uncomplicated as possible.
Since this episode relied on Mahone, and by extension Fichtner, this week’s Prison Break was not only fun to watch, but we also got the added thrill of seeing an outstanding performance as well. It's a pity that unfortunately that performance didn’t come from the main stars of this show.
Article comments
1 - SS
Wentworth is a great actor.
2 - alexis
Wentworth does everything perfectly except portray a vaguely recognizable human emotion. Fichtner owns this show.
3 - Erin
Wow! So true, you nailed it. Fichtner is, imho, the best actor on TV right now. So irritating how such a terrific actor can be stuck in such a mediocre show. I'm crossing my fingers for his upcoming project, 'Night and Day'.
Really dug into those other actors, though, didn't you? I probably won't be passing this article on to more mainstream PB fans. Oh, it's true, it's all true... I just don't think they'd appreciate it very much. :P
4 - Darlington
Wish Scofied was a girl,would have marry her,love d guy 2 pieces,keep it up.
5 - David
Love scofied,linc,mahone,those guys are d best,keep it up
6 - Carolin frome Germany
Great writing,soo true!!!
Fichtner really steals the show from the others.
It´s really sad that such a great actor only plays the supporting roles and was so unknown in the past. But now with PB he showed his talent to a bigger audience. I´m looking forward to his own new series.
And the part about Jodi Lyn O´keefe is so true too. Her role is just annoying and i´m always moaning when she emerges. I wonder why she´s not yet shot. ;)
7 - stewat
Darlington u big puff holly shit man us daftys must love this sit program man it shite man pb haters lol u wankers this is a waste of time this program