Lincoln Burrows

Michael Scofield is a brilliant structural engineer with a clean record and a desperate plan [1, 2]. When his brother, , is framed for the murder of the Vice President's brother and sent to death row at Fox River State Penitentiary , Michael knows there is only one way to save him: he has to get sent to the same prison and break him out [1, 3].

• Episodes: 22 + 2 specials ("The Final Break")
• Plot: The brothers team up with a rogue government agent to take down "The Company." The series attempts to close every loop, culminating in an emotional ending.

The Streaming Shuffle:

As of January 30, 2026 , the series officially left Netflix in the US and most international regions due to licensing changes.

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• Best new character: Arame, a young tech-savvy prisoner.
• Callbacks: T-Bag’s redemption arc and C-Note’s return.