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Does Anyone like Prison Break?

post #1 of 36
5/24/07 at 9:20pm
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the TV show?
I have to say the story grows on you, doesnt it? Im getting new series on DVD (well the wifeyo is for my b-day...he he), it just came out (21st May aint it?) so i dont think anyone has got it? I always missed the episodes cause of getting in from work late, so please dont tell me what happens if anyone knows it!!!

I went on their site and i found a little game too. Perhaps not really brain challenging, but still entertaining. Site is http://www.tbagshand.co.uk/

Apart from all the blabbing, does anyone like the series?
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post #2 of 36
5/24/07 at 11:02pm
I enjoyed Season 1, but I am not sure where they go now in Season 2?
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post #3 of 36
5/25/07 at 5:16am
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the TV show?
I have to say the story grows on you, doesnt it? Im getting new series on DVD (well the wifeyo is for my b-day...he he), it just came out (21st May aint it?) so i dont think anyone has got it? I always missed the episodes cause of getting in from work late, so please dont tell me what happens if anyone knows it!!!

I went on their site and i found a little game too. Perhaps not really brain challenging, but still entertaining. Site is http://www.tbagshand.co.uk/

Apart from all the blabbing, does anyone like the series?

The first season is surprisingly good for network TV. It successfully creates a lot of tension... I seriously felt stressed out at times. I think HBO or Shotime could have done it a lot better, by not making it as PG-13.

The second season just got ridiculous and pretty stupid. It's going the way of Lost.
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post #4 of 36
5/25/07 at 9:11am
Good show.
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post #5 of 36
5/26/07 at 2:01am
It turned into my favorite show this past season -- ahead of 24. Was it season 2? I didn't watch the previous season.

I've always enjoyed stories told from the point of view of the outlaw who is wrongly imprisoned or accused. That, plus the political conspiracy angle, and the interesting characters and subplots, make for a very thought-provoking and engaging show.
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post #6 of 36
5/26/07 at 2:07am
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It turned into my favorite show this past season -- ahead of 24. Was it season 2? I didn't watch the previous season.

I've always enjoyed stories told from the point of view of the outlaw who is wrongly imprisoned or accused. That, plus the political conspiracy angle, and the interesting characters and subplots, make for a very thought-provoking and engaging show.

Its become better then 24. Only because 24 went down hill and now sucks ass. I dont think Prison Break is that great either. Michael Scott has too many cliche one liners in the show. Im more of a Lost fan. This seasons finale was craaaazy.
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post #7 of 36
5/28/07 at 8:10am
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Originally Posted by dapperdude View Post
It turned into my favorite show this past season -- ahead of 24. Was it season 2? I didn't watch the previous season.

I've always enjoyed stories told from the point of view of the outlaw who is wrongly imprisoned or accused. That, plus the political conspiracy angle, and the interesting characters and subplots, make for a very thought-provoking and engaging show.

Yes! I definately agree with you. I thought it was a pretty original idea overall, not so common as many other sitcoms/romcoms/friends reruns. Always thought it was a pretty clever idea for a show!
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post #8 of 36
5/29/07 at 5:18pm
Season 2, was actually pretty good, it was good to see them finally out of the prison and on the run, not to mention the conspiracy surrounding them. I was disappointed with the season finale, for the reason that they will be right back in the prison again, just in a different country.
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post #9 of 36
5/29/07 at 6:15pm
Spoilers I watched the first half of season 1 and loved it. The second half's string of wildly unlikely misfortunes designed to keep them in prison until the end of the season got more irksome with every episode I watched, but I watched anyway. When they finally got out and the old dude tells them about his buried treasure (wtf), I just stopped watching. When it gets to be so obvious that the writers are working solely to prolong a series rather than to tell a good story, I can't take the show seriously anymore.
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post #10 of 36
5/29/07 at 10:21pm
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I watched the first half of season 1 and loved it. The second half's string of wildly unlikely misfortunes designed to keep them in prison until the end of the season got more irksome with every episode I watched, but I watched anyway. When they finally got out and the old dude tells them about his buried treasure (wtf), I just stopped watching. When it gets to be so obvious that the writers are working solely to prolong a series rather than to tell a good story, I can't take the show seriously anymore.

that's hilariously on the mark. At first it was cool, but then it got gay. Plus, prison with no swearing doesn't seem very authentic to me. They had ass rape, incredible violence, extortion and pretty much everything else, but no one can say "fuck"...

Just don't even waste time watching 2nd season. If bad writing bothers you, and Michael's "have a little faith" speech makes you want to die, then I wouldn't recommend it. I just watched them because I get bored late at night and need something to do. I won't watch the 3rd season... this show is almost worse than 24.
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post #11 of 36
5/30/07 at 12:05am
it's boring and stupid now but i used to watch it just bcuz i wanted to know what wud happen in the end but now i don't give a sh*t.
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post #12 of 36
5/30/07 at 12:10am
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I watched the first half of season 1 and loved it. The second half's string of wildly unlikely misfortunes designed to keep them in prison until the end of the season got more irksome with every episode I watched, but I watched anyway. When they finally got out and the old dude tells them about his buried treasure (wtf), I just stopped watching. When it gets to be so obvious that the writers are working solely to prolong a series rather than to tell a good story, I can't take the show seriously anymore.

exactly...when they get out..its just a bunch of bullshit writing
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post #13 of 36
5/30/07 at 1:40pm
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exactly...when they get out..its just a bunch of bullshit writing
It's funny, because I felt that way when they were in the prison, it was like Giligans Island, something would come up each week to delay their escape. It was almost predictable.
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post #14 of 36
6/15/07 at 2:38am
Prison Break is one of a few shows I've never seen on TV, but recently decided to either watch in their entirety or at least get up-to-date on with some episodes I got online. I'm hooked! I got hooked on Lost, 24, and Scrubs the same way. I can't say that I was thrilled with the conclusion of Season 2, but I still greatly enjoyed the season (though I think that the first season of most good shows is often my favorite, maybe due to the newness of the premise or the character development).
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post #15 of 36
6/15/07 at 1:58pm
It took me a minute to even realize that I was hooked, but I'll be interested to see how the 3rd season plays out.
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