Michael Scofield deliberately incarcerates himself at Fox River State Penitentiary to rescue his brother, Lincoln Burrows, who is facing execution for a crime he didn’t commit.

However, to give you a proper review, simply stating the number of seasons does a disservice to the polarizing nature of this series. Prison Break is effectively two different shows: a taut, claustrophobic thriller in its early years, and a high-octane, globe-trotting action serial in its later revival.