(S02E03) In true Prison Break fashion, we see pretty early on that the title of this episode is another play on words, as Michael's wrist tattoo featuring a barcode shows us that something's coming soon that has to do with it.Was it just me, or was that scene with Bellick and Roy fighting pretty awkward? It just looked like a couple of old fat guys tumbling around a 7-11. And on top of that, neither of them walked out of there very beaten up. How the hell were these guys frightening in the joint?
With Mahone so close on the trail of Michael, we've definitely got a sense of urgency in every episode, at least so far. Michael makes mention that he's well aware of how smart Mahone is, and we can see how nervous this makes him. And at the same time Michael is proving to be a match for Mahone, and he's probably running out of those little pills in his pen because of it.
Speaking of those little pills in Mahone's pen, I could see more coming of those later, more than just an indication that Mahone is unstable. For example, Michael noticing he has those pills in the pen, swapping it with a poison tablet. Something like that. I wouldn't put it past this show.
How are they going to handle the president not being re-cast this season? They show her in the "previously on" clips, which is somewhat surprising, so are there just hopes that she'll return for a few short parts? Or perhaps now that we know Sara's Governor father is being sworn in as Vice President, the show will focus more on him. And is it just me, or is that a little fast for a Vice President to be sworn in and a Governor to leave his post for the position?
Besides being a person that Mahone had been searching for, who is Oscar Shales? Why was he carrying the file around? Was it just to remind him not to slack off?
Following C-Note and Sucre is somewhat painful, as you can't help but feel the authorities are extremely slacking in their surveillance of the friends and families of these people. It's only been a few days and they're only resorting to phone taps?
So far, believe it or not, I'm pleased with how this season is shaping up. I'm genuinely interested to see how everyone turns out and to see what Michael's plans take them next. As long as T-Bag's hand rots off at some point during the season, I can suspend my disbelief enough.
Quote of the episode:
Bellick: "And a curvy man such as yourself ... well, let's just say there's some filthy individuals that might enjoy a celly with womanly attributes."
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9-04-2006 @ 11:15PM
imdennycrane said...
I was confused about the Shales factor too - I guess they'll get into that when they're good and ready. Looking forward to Sucre breaking up a Vegas wedding!
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9-04-2006 @ 11:41PM
Erica said...
This was another good episode; a lot of things were going on. Too bad that this show keep messing with the space-time continuum: Sucre made it to Brooklyn THAT fast? Really?
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9-05-2006 @ 1:16AM
Hunter Rose said...
The recap says "Following T-Bone and Sucre is somewhat painful". I'm pretty sure you mean "C-Note and Sucre".
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9-05-2006 @ 9:46AM
Armando said...
The V.P. is sworn in immediately upon death of the President. The position for a new V.P. is needed to be filled asap.
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9-05-2006 @ 11:15AM
Chris Rose said...
Regarding Sucre:
I agree that it's totally unrealistic that he made it to Brooklyn that fast (note to producers: Dallas is a poor stand-in for NYC and Chicago).
Also, it was unrealistic that Sucre was able to escape from the car after the cop pulled him over. GIMME A BREAK!
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9-05-2006 @ 12:57PM
Txgurl said...
Well, regarding Oscar Shales, when they found the car at the bottom of the bridge all burnt up the guy Mahone was with, mentioned Shales being the one that got away.
I don't remember exactly how that was worded, my two year old was jumping in front of the tv yelling. UGH
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9-05-2006 @ 1:57PM
Bryce said...
"Also, it was unrealistic that Sucre was able to escape from the car after the cop pulled him over. GIMME A BREAK!"
If Sucre had gone out of the passenger side, he would have been less visable, so it's not completely unbelievable.
The one thing that bugged me was the radio scanner, it would have been much smarter to have Lincoln go back a couple of stations before hitting scan, since it would have have him more time.
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9-05-2006 @ 8:14PM
Scott H said...
Anyone else think that "Shales" is named after the "Washington Post" critic Tom Shales? I can't recall, but odds are he gave the show a bad review when it premiered, and this is payback. I have no idea how the character fits into the plot, though.
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9-05-2006 @ 8:22PM
sanna said...
Lincolns leg sure seemed to be allright pretty fast. Those painkillers must have really helped since he was running and driving in no time.
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9-06-2006 @ 9:21AM
Scott H said...
Re: Lincoln's leg--it wasn't the painkillers. It was the cayenne pepper! :-D
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9-06-2006 @ 1:31PM
Gordy said...
Not to mention [re: Linc & painkillers], I'd imagine strippers have all kinds of pills to make you feel really good really soon.
And...Sucre took the Train to NY--remember that? He says it in the dialog w/his brother.
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9-10-2006 @ 11:55PM
Sophie said...
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9-12-2006 @ 4:23AM
mary,mary said...
why did the car radio get stuck on a classic rock station?
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9-16-2006 @ 5:23AM
anon said...
how did those two prison guard guys figure out where schofield was? I know they questioned the fat guy but how the hell would he have known anything????
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9-16-2006 @ 8:48AM
Keith McDuffee said...
anon: Bellick followed the prostitute that Michael met there. He knew she was connected with Michael.
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9-18-2006 @ 4:13PM
Maurine said...
FYI, you spelled cellie wrong.
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