The subsequent seasons continued to receive strong ratings, however some critics claimed the show had overstayed its welcome. Furthermore, it performed exceptionally in the ratings and was originally planned for a 13-episode run, but was extended to include an extra nine episodes due to its popularity.

The first season received mostly positive reviews from critics with universal acclaim from audiences. Following the popularity of serialized prime time television series Lost and 24, Fox decided to back production in 2004. The series was originally turned down by Fox in 2003, which was concerned about the long-term prospects of such a series. Prison Break is a joint production between Original Film, Adelstein/Parouse Productions (seasons 1–4), Dawn Olmstead Productions (season 5), Adelstein Productions (season 5), One Light Road Productions (season 5) and 20th Century Fox Television, and is syndicated by 20th Television. The series' theme music, composed by Ramin Djawadi, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2006. Moritz, and Brett Ratner who directed the pilot episode. Along with creator Paul Scheuring, the series is executive-produced by Matt Olmstead, Kevin Hooks, Marty Adelstein, Dawn Parouse, Neal H.

The series revolves around two brothers, Lincoln Burrows ( Dominic Purcell) and Michael Scofield ( Wentworth Miller) Burrows has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, while Scofield devises an elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison and clear his name. Prison Break is an American serial drama television series created by Paul Scheuring for Fox. Adelstein/Parouse Productions (seasons 1–4).

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