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Prison Break ran for 4 seasons on the Fox network.
Despite later seasons being critically panned compared to
the superior first, the show did maintain a consistent following
throughout its life. The Final Break is just what it says
it is, the end of the series. ***
Prison Break is one of those shows that probably should
have gotten the axe after the first season. What started
off as a great series with a simple-but-effective premise
quickly spiraled out of control. I’m all for plot twists
and an abundance of drama, but the later seasons just overdid
it. This is reflected well in the series finale, but I can
safely say that the finale is the best thing the show has
done since its all-too-forgotten and superior first season.
***
Prison Break has, as the title implies, always been
about prison breaks. With plenty of plot twists and drama
to go around, it’s a terrific finale, though there are a
bit too many characters given emphasis and too many subplots
with the various people we have grown to know and love.
My other major complaint is that, if you’ve watched the
show at all in the past, the finale isn’t going to have
a whole lot of shocking plot twists. It’s more-or-less what
you’d expect, and I don’t necessarily mean that in a good
or bad way. Fans of the show, however, are going to eat
this release up. ---
Image and Sound:
Overall a very good presentation. The show is presented
in its original 1.78:1 aspect ratio, and for the most part,
looks and sounds very good. This is one of those shows that
goes for a gritty, down-to-earth look, and you’ll be glad
to know it works well on Blu-Ray. There is a strong amount
of detail in the image, despite the often drab color pallet.
If I have one complaint, it’s that the grain level is a
bit inconsistent, but it’s not like it’s going to derail
your viewing experience. At most, it’s a miniscule flaw
in an otherwise pristine (if you can call a show that looks
like this such) transfer. ***
The same can be said of the audio. Not the best in
the world but it’s still above average for a television
show of all things. The bass and the music are a little
higher in the mix than this reviewer likes, but I’m at least
glad to see that elements got decent emphasis in the mix.
The only issue is that sometimes these things and the noise
of the various atmospheres can distract you from the dialogue.
Still, I’m not complaining. ---
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