Prison Break About to be Cancelled - Blu-ray Forum

miked924 · 11-13-2008, 02:54 PM

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...44c69c15574339

'Prison' break may be on the way
Speculation surrounds two additional episodes

By Nellie Andreeva
The end could be near for "Prison Break."

The actors on the Fox drama have been notified by 20th TV that the filming schedule might be extended to accommodate production of two additional episodes.

"Prison" writers are yet to pitch ideas about the extra hours, but speculation is that they might serve as a conclusion to the four-year series.

If the two episodes are made, their fate is unclear as the network has not committed yet to air them, though conversations with the studio are under way.

Fox might run the bonus material as two additional episodes in the spring, though that is considered unlikely because "Prison" has struggled in the ratings this fall and the remaining six episodes of its original 22-show order weren't on the network's recently released midseason schedule.

A more plausible scenario has Fox airing the two episodes as a two-hour "event" next season, not unlike the "24" prequel this fall. Or the episodes might end up on the "Prison Break" DVD.

SDon1969 · 11-13-2008, 02:57 PM

Very interesting! I was a big fan of the first season, the second one was okay, but now I am growing tired of the show and am content to wait for the blu-ray seasons (I stopped watching aired episodes or episodes online). I would welcome an end to it, especially if it was written well.

Ator the Invincible · 11-13-2008, 03:00 PM

I'm a huge Prison Break fan, but this sounds like great news to me. The very nature of the show demands that the story come to an end. It's not a perpetually ongoing concept. And the fact that FOX is giving them a 2-part series finale on top of the regular season order is a great way to give the show a definitive ending that won't leave the fans hanging. I'm actually excited to read this. I was concerned the show would eventually be dropped with no payoff.

PS3-Playb3yond · 11-13-2008, 03:02 PM

NOOOO!!!! This is BS! What are they going to cancel next, Lost?

I hope they change their minds. They said it was going to go up until season 5, why did they change their mind?

Mr. HiDef · 11-13-2008, 03:03 PM

This is great news was addicted to the first season and watched the 2nd but after that I couldnt take it anymore it needs to end

miked924 · 11-13-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

NOOOO!!!! This is BS! What are they going to cancel next, Lost?

I hope they change their minds. They said it was going to go up until season 5, why did they change their mind?

Ratings are really low and the storyline has become so farfetched when you think about how they began in season 1 and where they are now...I'll still watch it until the end though

PS3-Playb3yond · 11-13-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by miked924

Ratings are really low and the storyline has become so farfetched when you think about how they began in season 1 and where they are now...I'll still watch it until the end though

I don't know about the ratings but the reviews at IGN have been good. I knew it was coming to an end because they're close to the sixth Scylla card but I just didn't expect it to be over this soon.

mikejet · 11-13-2008, 03:23 PM

Good because they broke out in the first season, why bother with more?

Uxi · 11-13-2008, 03:31 PM

The 1st season was interesting in it's concept and execution but they've long since jumped the shark.

caliminius · 11-13-2008, 03:37 PM

Weird...it seemed pretty clear that this was the final season of Prison Break anyway. Maybe I misunderstand the article. Have they finished filming all the Season 4 episodes? Or are they only halfway through and originally scheduled to be on a mid-season hiatus soon? If Season 4 is completely in the can, an extra two hours seems like a fairly nice way to let them tie up the series. If they're only at the midway point and are now forced to squeeze 11 episodes into a 2-hour finale, then I'd have to say it really sucks.

I didn't catch much of Seasons 2 or 3 but I've been enjoying 4, regardless of how implausible it all seems. It's good, goofy fun if you don't think about it too hard.

Ator the Invincible · 11-13-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Good because they broke out in the first season, why bother with more?

Because there was a lot more to the story than just a prison break out. Season 2 was about the police and FBI manhunt for the escaped convicts, which is a natural and necessary continuation of the story. Now the show is about the characters trying to take down the people who framed one of the main characters and started the whole premise of the show. It's all connected and flows from the initial setup from season 1. Who cares if the show is called "Prison Break"? It's just a title. The show has always been about a group of people getting caught up in a huge conspiracy,

BTW, I'm not saying anyone has to like the show. Hate away if you like. I just never understood why people obsess about the show's title.

SDon1969 · 11-13-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Because there was a lot more to the story than just a prison break out. Season 2 was about the police and FBI manhunt for the escaped convicts, which is a natural and necessary continuation of the story. Now the show is about the characters trying to take down the people who framed one of the main characters and started the whole premise of the show. It's all connected and flows from the initial setup from season 1. Who cares if the show is called "Prison Break"? It's just a title. The show has always been about a group of people getting caught up in a huge conspiracy,

BTW, I'm not saying anyone has to like the show. Hate away if you like. I just never understood why people obsess about the show's title.

True, plus, I liked the storyline of having them thrown into a creepy, third-world prison for several episodes, at least that must have appeased some of the title-obsessers for awhile...

SquidPuppet · 11-13-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ator the Invincible

Because there was a lot more to the story than just a prison break out. Season 2 was about the police and FBI manhunt for the escaped convicts, which is a natural and necessary continuation of the story. Now the show is about the characters trying to take down the people who framed one of the main characters and started the whole premise of the show. It's all connected and flows from the initial setup from season 1. Who cares if the show is called "Prison Break"? It's just a title. The show has always been about a group of people getting caught up in a huge conspiracy,

BTW, I'm not saying anyone has to like the show. Hate away if you like. I just never understood why people obsess about the show's title.

+1. Well put.

Grant Matrix · 11-13-2008, 07:02 PM

I really can't say I'm suprised. I LOVE Prison Break, it has been one of the most enjoyable TV shows for me over the past few years, but I found that I stopped watching it this year and decided to wait for the DVD release. Still not a bad run for what was to be a half season one shot filler.

Ice2Dragon · 11-13-2008, 07:09 PM

how many times can you break out of a damn prison before it gets old

Ator the Invincible · 11-13-2008, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ice2Dragon

how many times can you break out of a damn prison before it gets old

Who knows? They've only done it twice. The overall plot of the show is about a group of people who get caught up in a massive government conspiracy and have to fight for their freedom and lives. It's overblown, highly contrived, and fun as can be.

DeadDog · 11-13-2008, 07:23 PM

I remember reading somewhere awhile back that the show was originally intended to be only 2 seasons long (the creator's idea). The first being the escape, and the second being on the run. I believe that since the ratings were good Fox decided to keep it going. I still enjoy it but I think it could have ended after season 2.

Ator the Invincible · 11-13-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadDog

I remember reading somewhere awhile back that the show was originally intended to be only 2 seasons long (the creator's idea). The first being the escape, and the second being on the run. I believe that since the ratings were good Fox decided to keep it going. I still enjoy it but I think it could have ended after season 2.

I agree with this. I would have been satisfied if they ended it after season 2. But if they had to continue it, having the characters seek revenge against the people who destroyed their lives was the logical direction to go.

Plus, William Fichtner is the man!

Mr. HiDef · 11-13-2008, 07:31 PM

2 seasons would have been enough for me cause after the second season I just lost interest

fighthefutureofhd · 11-13-2008, 07:31 PM

i hope this isn't true. prison break is an awesome show. i never got into until they recently aired a prison break marathon. for a show that is talked about being canceled they sure were promoting the hell out of it. they kept going on and on about all november long was going to be all new prison break episodes. let's hope this show lives on.

11-13-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Prison Break About to be Cancelled http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...44c69c15574339 'Prison' break may be on the way Speculation surrounds two additional episodes By Nellie Andreeva The end could be near for "Prison Break." The actors on the Fox drama have been notified by 20th TV that the filming schedule might be extended to accommodate production of two additional episodes. "Prison" writers are yet to pitch ideas about the extra hours, but speculation is that they might serve as a conclusion to the four-year series. If the two episodes are made, their fate is unclear as the network has not committed yet to air them, though conversations with the studio are under way. Fox might run the bonus material as two additional episodes in the spring, though that is considered unlikely because "Prison" has struggled in the ratings this fall and the remaining six episodes of its original 22-show order weren't on the network's recently released midseason schedule. A more plausible scenario has Fox airing the two episodes as a two-hour "event" next season, not unlike the "24" prequel this fall. Or the episodes might end up on the "Prison Break" DVD.

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11-13-2008, 02:57 PM	#2
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:745 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Very interesting! I was a big fan of the first season, the second one was okay, but now I am growing tired of the show and am content to wait for the blu-ray seasons (I stopped watching aired episodes or episodes online). I would welcome an end to it, especially if it was written well.

11-13-2008, 03:00 PM	#3
Ator the Invincible Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Scranton, PA, USA 4K collection:502 Blu-ray collection:6292 DVD collection:2715	I'm a huge Prison Break fan, but this sounds like great news to me. The very nature of the show demands that the story come to an end. It's not a perpetually ongoing concept. And the fact that FOX is giving them a 2-part series finale on top of the regular season order is a great way to give the show a definitive ending that won't leave the fans hanging. I'm actually excited to read this. I was concerned the show would eventually be dropped with no payoff.

11-13-2008, 03:02 PM	#4
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	NOOOO!!!! This is BS! What are they going to cancel next, Lost? I hope they change their minds. They said it was going to go up until season 5, why did they change their mind?

11-13-2008, 03:03 PM	#5
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	This is great news was addicted to the first season and watched the 2nd but after that I couldnt take it anymore it needs to end

11-13-2008, 03:23 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Good because they broke out in the first season, why bother with more?

11-13-2008, 03:31 PM	#9
Uxi Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Southern California 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:9	The 1st season was interesting in it's concept and execution but they've long since jumped the shark.

11-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#10
caliminius Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Negative Zone Blu-ray collection:84	Weird...it seemed pretty clear that this was the final season of Prison Break anyway. Maybe I misunderstand the article. Have they finished filming all the Season 4 episodes? Or are they only halfway through and originally scheduled to be on a mid-season hiatus soon? If Season 4 is completely in the can, an extra two hours seems like a fairly nice way to let them tie up the series. If they're only at the midway point and are now forced to squeeze 11 episodes into a 2-hour finale, then I'd have to say it really sucks. I didn't catch much of Seasons 2 or 3 but I've been enjoying 4, regardless of how implausible it all seems. It's good, goofy fun if you don't think about it too hard.

11-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#14
Grant Matrix Banned Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I really can't say I'm suprised. I LOVE Prison Break, it has been one of the most enjoyable TV shows for me over the past few years, but I found that I stopped watching it this year and decided to wait for the DVD release. Still not a bad run for what was to be a half season one shot filler.

11-13-2008, 07:09 PM	#15
Ice2Dragon Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:9	how many times can you break out of a damn prison before it gets old

11-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#17
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	I remember reading somewhere awhile back that the show was originally intended to be only 2 seasons long (the creator's idea). The first being the escape, and the second being on the run. I believe that since the ratings were good Fox decided to keep it going. I still enjoy it but I think it could have ended after season 2.

11-13-2008, 07:31 PM	#19
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	2 seasons would have been enough for me cause after the second season I just lost interest

11-13-2008, 07:31 PM	#20
fighthefutureofhd Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Dry County	i hope this isn't true. prison break is an awesome show. i never got into until they recently aired a prison break marathon. for a show that is talked about being canceled they sure were promoting the hell out of it. they kept going on and on about all november long was going to be all new prison break episodes. let's hope this show lives on.

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