The inaugural season remains a gold standard for high-concept television. Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller) devises an intricate plan to rescue his brother, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), from death row at Fox River State Penitentiary. Lincoln is framed for murdering the Vice President’s brother by a shadow government organization known as "The Company."

The heart of the series lies in the relationship between two brothers: Michael Scofield and Lincoln Burrows. When Lincoln is framed for the murder of the Vice President’s brother and sent to death row at Fox River State Penitentiary, Michael—a brilliant structural engineer—orchestrates an elaborate plan to save him.

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One of the greatest villains in television history. Knepper infused the villainous, predatory T-Bag with a poetic, southern charm that made him terrifying yet bizarrely charismatic.

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From the local prison guards taking bribes to the highest offices of the executive branch orchestrating assassinations, the series presents a cynical, gripping look at institutions abusing absolute power. Legacy and Impact on Pop Culture