Prison Break

Fleeing the penitentiary

Prison Break is an American television drama series (2005–2017) about a man who deliberately gets himself incarcerated to help his brother escape death row.

The show's intricate escape plots made it a cult hit: Have you watched Prison Break? (Lowercase prison break is an escape from jail.)

tv series

suspense

Anxious uncertainty about outcomes

chase · betrayal · conspiracy · danger · twist · adrenaline · intrigue · undercover · covert · mystery

Categories
Opposites
Movement/Freedom Status

Prison Breakincarceration

Confinement in jail

imprisonment · capture · arrest · confinement · recapture

Legality/Authorization

Prison Breakparole

Conditional early release

pardon · release · discharge · acquittal · commutation

Action Type (Entry vs. Exit)

Prison Breakbooking

Advance arrangement secured

intake · sentencing · conviction

Family

break, prison, prisoner, imprison, imprisoned, breakout, imprisonment, prisons, prisoners

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13