Prison Break

[inuvik]

Well. The President on the phone to Paul is not really the President. I for one did NOT see that one coming! Guess he won't be a traitor to the brothers after all.

And oh, poor Haywire. That Mahone just has to have the suspects die. Even if he doesn't kill them! Is he against the prison system or something? Maybe he's a crusader against it--just kidding, really. That's too bad, I was really enjoying wondering about him and when Haywire would crop up next.

So who's left?

Lincoln
Michael
C-Note
Sucre
Teabag

Have I missed anyone? I still wonder at all these deaths, if they all die there will be no one left to hunt! Maybe the writers were having difficulty following all of them, I know I was having trouble keeping tabs when they were all still alive.

And Bellick gave me a laugh--"3 Presidential citations". Ha.

[shmeep]

I thought last night's episode was very satisfying. Obviously, Mahone didn't want to kill Haywire. He didn't want to kill any of them. He's probably in the worst position of any of the characters at present because no matter what, he can't win. He killed someone years ago and is therefore under the control of Kim and Company so now he has to kill a lot more or else they will come out and expose his crimes to the world. Then on the work front, they are now suspecting him but don't quite have enough to boot him or jail him so they're watching every move. He tried to get out, but then his son was injured and more violence was threatened so...Mahone can't do anything that will make him win and eventually he'll have to break. I thought it was touching that he really didn't want to kill haywire because he knew he wasn't responsible for his actions, but Kim made him do it.

I had a feeling the "president" would involve a plot twist of some sort, especially once the police showed up. I even wondered if the president was being controlled by the company and was making the call under duress. I didn't know it wasn't even her. And as evil as Kellerman is, he is possibly even smarter than Michael and it's a joy to watch him out-maneuvering Kim. Brilliant. So much fun!

And Michael and Sarah! Finally!

But best line of the night?

T-Bag: I'll go unlock the kids and make breakfast.

But I'm ready for that storyline to end and for T-Bag to be killed off at last. It's time. I love him, but it's time.

I think it's smart that they are getting picked off one by one so the story can get refocused. It's hard when the stories don't even have anything to do with one another. I hope Sucre makes it, though. He's so sweet.

[mlm828]

admin said:

I thought last night's episode was very satisfying.

Me, too. Let's not forget Sara almost throttling Kellerman and having to be pulled off of him by Michael and Linc. She's definitely not buying the idea of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Not that Michael and Linc trust him, either. At the end, they weren't about to let him be the one to go into the club.

admin said:

Obviously, Mahone didn't want to kill Haywire. He didn't want to kill any of them. He's probably in the worst position of any of the characters at present because no matter what, he can't win. He killed someone years ago and is therefore under the control of Kim and Company so now he has to kill a lot more or else they will come out and expose his crimes to the world. Then on the work front, they are now suspecting him but don't quite have enough to boot him or jail him so they're watching every move. He tried to get out, but then his son was injured and more violence was threatened so...Mahone can't do anything that will make him win and eventually he'll have to break. I thought it was touching that he really didn't want to kill Haywire because he knew he wasn't responsible for his actions, but Kim made him do it.

The whole Mahone business is a little puzzling, although I'm glad the character is still in play. I thought that after he was exposed by the brothers' broadcast, he basically said, "to hell with it, I'm out." And this was in spite of the threat to his family. But he's still continuing the pursuit. I also found myself wondering why he was still on the job at all. I realize the brothers' broadcast was buried for purposes of news coverage, but I'm sure the FBI noticed, which would account for the restrictions placed on him. But realistically, with those kinds of allegations out there, would he still be on the job? The only answer I can come up with is that the Company is making sure he's not taken off the case.

I agree that Mahone didn't want to kill Haywire. I think he was told (by Kim?) that Haywire had to be killed, because he had been Michael's cellmate at one time, and they couldn't be sure he didn't know something - presumably something damaging to the Company and the conspiracy.

admin said:

I had a feeling the "president" would involve a plot twist of some sort, especially once the police showed up. I even wondered if the president was being controlled by the company and was making the call under duress. I didn't know it wasn't even her. And as evil as Kellerman is, he is possibly even smarter than Michael and it's a joy to watch him out-maneuvering Kim. Brilliant. So much fun!

I suspected Kellerman's caller wasn't really the President, but I can't claim credit for the idea. It came from someone on the TWoP board. I loved the scene where Kim realizes it hasn't worked. Wonder how long Kellerman suspected he wasn't really talking to Caroline. Repeatedly asking him where he was and if Scofield and Burrows were with him might have made him just a tad suspicious.

admin said:

But best line of the night?

T-Bag: I'll go unlock the kids and make breakfast.

But I'm ready for that storyline to end and for T-Bag to be killed off at last. It's time. I love him, but it's time.

I totally agree. Edited to add: Am I the only one who thinks Susan's son may play a role in bringing T-Bag down? That's one resourceful kid!

One other moment: Bellick practicing introducing himself as an "FBI agent." Priceless!

[hoosier]

I am confused. Last seen, T-Bag was flying off to Asia after offing the shrink and stealing his identity. What happened to his lady-love and her kids.

[mlm828]

hoosier said:

I am confused. Last seen, T-Bag was flying off to Asia after offing the shrink and stealing his identity. What happened to his lady-love and her kids.

They're OK (well, as OK as people who've been kidnapped by a homicidal psychopath can be). He left them at the Bagwell family homestead -- in the basement, as I recall. Then he apparently made an anonymous call to the cops and let them know Susan and her children were there. The cops went out to the house and found them. Apparently T-Bag couldn't bring himself to kill them.

[hoosier]

mlm828 said:

hoosier said:

I am confused. Last seen, T-Bag was flying off to Asia after offing the shrink and stealing his identity. What happened to his lady-love and her kids.

They're OK (well, as OK as people who've been kidnapped by a homicidal psychopath can be). He left them at the Bagwell family homestead -- in the basement, as I recall. Then he apparently made an anonymous call to the cops and let them know Susan and her children were there. The cops went out to the house and found them. Apparently T-Bag couldn't bring himself to kill them.

Whew! They had been terrorized enough and surprise, surprise, T-Bag has a conscious! I must have stepped out of the room. Thanks for filling me in.

[inuvik]

Eeew, yuck, gross.

I can't believe I am still watching this show. I need a good dose of a wholesome show. Thank goodness Gilmore Girls is on tonight! And my local station is showing new episodes of Monk again. And Prison Break is done in 3 weeks. I need a break from this seedy stuff and crime stuff.

[shmeep]

A lot of people aren't enjoying Prison Break any more and call it ridiculous, but I'm still enjoying it. I don't think it's great television, but it's certainly fun to watch. Wholesome? Um...no. Not in the least. But I find myself strangely absorbed and I can't wait to see where it all goes. Last night the surveillance footage of T-Bag running away from the luggage was hysterically funny for some reason.

You'll like this season of Monk, inuvik. It was cute. That show remains steady. And I adore Psych. Both shows just ended, but will be back in four months. And Gilmore Girls is much better than it was earlier in the season.

[inuvik]

I actually laughed out loud last night watching this. I know it wasn't meant to be funny, but it just struck me.

It was when the two Americans started following Bagwell. Then our three guys started following them. Next we see Mahone tailing them. Finally, for a few seconds, Lincoln is following Mahone.

The music, and all the serious expressions, combined with the "gravity" of the moment, just struck me as absurb and I laughed out loud.

Nice that this show made me laugh.

[mlm828]

inuvik said:

I actually laughed out loud last night watching this. I know it wasn't meant to be funny, but it just struck me.

It was when the two Americans started following Bagwell. Then our three guys started following them. Next we see Mahone tailing them. Finally, for a few seconds, Lincoln is following Mahone.

The music, and all the serious expressions, combined with the "gravity" of the moment, just struck me as absurd and I laughed out loud.

Nice that this show made me laugh.

I didn't laugh out loud, but I can see the humor in it, now that you mention it.

I almost threw something at the TV, however, when it looked as if T-Bag was going to get away -- again. If he gets out of the predicament Michael left him in, I will.

I did not anticipate the twist of Mahone hijacking the money and the boat. I'm not sure how this fits in (if it does) with his apparent goal of protecting and reuniting with his family, but I'm sure Mahone has a plan.

Incidentally, I read somewhere that there will be a third season.

[Katryna]

mlm828 said:

inuvik said:

I actually laughed out loud last night watching this. I know it wasn't meant to be funny, but it just struck me.

It was when the two Americans started following Bagwell. Then our three guys started following them. Next we see Mahone tailing them. Finally, for a few seconds, Lincoln is following Mahone.

The music, and all the serious expressions, combined with the "gravity" of the moment, just struck me as absurd and I laughed out loud.

Nice that this show made me laugh.

I didn't laugh out loud, but I can see the humor in it, now that you mention it.

I almost threw something at the TV, however, when it looked as if T-Bag was going to get away -- again. If he gets out of the predicament Michael left him in, I will.

I did not anticipate the twist of Mahone hijacking the money and the boat. I'm not sure how this fits in (if it does) with his apparent goal of protecting and reuniting with his family, but I'm sure Mahone has a plan.

Incidentally, I read somewhere that there will be a third season.

I really enjoyed this episode. Inuvik, I agree - that particular sequence was really amusing.

I have to admit a soft spot in my heart for Kellerman, inspite of the bad things he has done. I have hoped all along for his redemption. So I loved it when he walked into the court room. I hope he has truly gone over to the "good" side.

It will be interesting to see what happens to T-Bag. Isn't one of the reasons they are in Panama the fact that there is no extradition? I thought that was mentioned at one point.

[inuvik]

kathy said:

It will be interesting to see what happens to T-Bag. Isn't one of the reasons they are in Panama the fact that there is no extradition? I thought that was mentioned at one point.

It was, there is no extradition treaty. Maybe Michael's hope is that T-Bag will be convicted for the murder of that woman in Panama, and that the authorities will believe Bellick.

[mlm828]

kathy said:

I have to admit a soft spot in my heart for Kellerman, in spite of the bad things he has done. I have hoped all along for his redemption. So I loved it when he walked into the court room. I hope he has truly gone over to the "good" side.

I, too, am hoping Kellerman will redeem himself, although -- as he himself recognizes -- he has a lot to answer for. That's one thing he and Michael have in common, I suppose.

I'm still a little baffled as to what, exactly, he can testify to that will exonerate Dr. Sara. If he testifies that Linc was wrongfully convicted as part of the conspiracy, maybe that gets her off the hook for helping Linc escape, on the theory he wasn't in custody lawfully to begin with. But what about the others who escaped at the same time? I'm kind of wondering if Kellerman has concocted a story that isn't the true story but will somehow get her off. I have no idea what that might be, however.

[inuvik]

mlm828 said:

I'm still a little baffled as to what, exactly, he can testify to that will exonerate Dr. Sara.

I have wondered that too. Because what is at issue in Sarah's trial is whether or not she left the door unlocked, thus aiding and abetting convicted felons. Whether or not those convicted felons were wrongfully imprisoned is not the point of the trial. And of course, she is guilty as she did leave the door unlocked.

[mlm828]

inuvik said:

mlm828 said:

I'm still a little baffled as to what, exactly, he can testify to that will exonerate Dr. Sara.

I have wondered that too. Because what is at issue in Sarah's trial is whether or not she left the door unlocked, thus aiding and abetting convicted felons. Whether or not those convicted felons were wrongfully imprisoned is not the point of the trial. And of course, she is guilty as she did leave the door unlocked.

Exactly! That's what got me started thinking that maybe Kellerman has come up with some other story that will get her off the hook. Another possibility, I suppose, is that everyone will be so blown away by Kellerman's disclosure of the conspiracy (if that's what he does) that they'll forget those inconvenient details. However, I think that's much too unrealistic, even for Prison Break.