Ahh! This is one show that i can go on and on about.The touching tale of looking out for your loved ones, your family and friends in this sordid world of evil government secret agents is sure to be a hit among audiences. It also helps that the show is jam packed with good ol' Hollywood style action, drama and suspense.
i think what the audiences will appreciate is the sacrifices the Burrows family makes to uncover the truth behind the framing of Lincoln.The side characters and accomplices too have an important part to play in the plot, and they are not treated as fillers or mere tools in the hands of the main protagonists.Their stories recsue the show from becoming a one-dimensional narrative and a one-man show.
The attention to detail is mesmerising.No loose ends in the story are left out.
The story itself is unique.The efoorts of one man to rescue his brother from the Death penalty by breaking him out of a high secuity prison is both unique in its own way and not too far out to be unreasonable or unrealistic. But the methods used by the man (Michael Scofield) are brilliant and gives the show an element of surprise and mystery....you're left guessing what he comes up with next.
Wentworth Miller as Michael Scofield essays his role with a cool confidence that stands out in a show full of emotions running high....yes he has been criticised for looking like hes always scanning the surroundings...but thats what he does most of the time, at least in the first season.The others too fit their roles perfectly...my favourite being "t-bag", an easily dislikeable (yes, thats why hes a great actor) scumbag. And, i have to mention it, the actresses are very good (looking) too.
Theres too much to say here...so ill cut it short from now on.
One shouldnt get attached to the characters too much...one that seems likeable one episode might just show an unsavoury side of him/her the next episode, or just simply die! Yes, the show is full of good people dying(being killed, rather) suddenly by the bad guys.
the show also demonstrates the hardships of prison life (heck, no one expects it to be a picnic) and the intricacies in it.
Ok, ive said enough. But if i havent motiveted you enough to get the show by any means possible an start watching it pronto, ive not said enough.Or ive failed.
Sid
