It’s been a long time since fans of “Prison Break” last saw their favorite show on the screen, and at one point many had actually given up hope of ever getting to see the conclusion of the story. However, ever since the show’s fifth season was officially confirmed last year, there has been a lot of buzz about it in fan communities. As can be expected, fans have gone borderline crazy with their predictions about the new season and the kinds of stories that we will see unfolding. And now there’s more good news on the horizon – according to the most recent rumors, the show might actually make it to the screen sooner than originally anticipated.
Previously, it was assumed that we won’t get the new season until 2017, but now the predictions have shifted towards the third quarter of 2016. Most sources are pointing towards September as a specific timeframe, but it’s not clear where those predictions originate from and whether there is any plausibility to them. Still, fans obviously didn’t need a bigger prompt to engage in discussions about the revival of their favorite production.
According to previous reports, the main reason behind the delay in the production of season 5 lies in the schedules of the main actors – Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell and others are quite tied up with various projects lately. Of course, we are sure that the producers will find a way to reconcile all actors’ schedules appropriately and they will be able to wrap up the actual shooting in due time.
On the topic of actors, so far we’ve seen several confirmations about members of the original cast reprising their roles for season 5. The list includes the most prominent names on the show – all lead actors are there – but it doesn’t make the situation very clear regarding other roles. According to some rumors, there is a possibility that some minor characters will not be seen on the screen in season 5, while others could arrive at a later point.
In any case, the revival itself is certainly great news for all avid followers of “Prison Break”, and we’re sure that fans will still find the new season enjoyable even if it comes with a more drastic change in the lineup. On the other hand, there’s also the possibility that the producers might introduce new characters, further changing the landscape of the show.
At this point, this is actually almost guaranteed, given the situation with the show’s casting. The producers will probably have to go to great lengths to ensure that everyone is on board for filming season 5, especially after so many years have passed since we last saw the show. According to some fans, this is actually a great opportunity for the showrunners to do a semi-reboot, introducing changes that would have been too drastic if season 5 had arrived shortly after the last one. Who knows, maybe this could drive the show even higher up the charts.
“Prison Break” does have its issues in a more general sense as well, as some fans of the show have been critical towards the way its premise has been handled from the beginning. The title of the production stopped corresponding to the events in the plot at some point, and many fans claimed that it had lost its charm shortly after becoming popular. The producers did try various experiments throughout the first four seasons, but perhaps they overdid that at some point.