Prison Break

Fire/Water

Season 3, Episode 2, Aired 9/24/07

Episode Summary

Michael and Mahone try to lure Whistler out of his hiding place.''T-Bag gains some upward momentum in the prison hierarchy as the water supply is running low.''Lincoln meets familiar and not so familiar faces on his quest to free Michael.

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William Fichtner

Alex Mahone
Robert Knepper

Theodore "T-Bag" Bagwell
Robert Wisdom

Lechero

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Even better than the first episode !

10

"Perfect"

By skidoo369, Apr 06, 2011 Report Abuse

Wow ! Amazing episode, really ! Full of action, zero down moment. The whole plot is really good, well-written and reviving interest in this show after a season 2 emphasising a bit too much on government panaroia for me.

This season is a kinda of a mix of season 1 and 2. The storyline takes place inside and outside prison. What a great idea !

Plus on this episode, Michael gets back to its roots (Mac Gyver-esque survival tricks) bringing us back to what made the success of the show in the first place.

On the downside, the girl threatening Lincoln isn't really convincing, bad actress, period. Lincoln improved a bit his acting skills while Michael gets a bit on my nerves, why is he always speaking so low ????

One last thing : how come 2 brothers such as Lincoln and Michael don't share the same Last Name ? (I know, probably a dumb question, but I just noticed that today ...)moreless

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This episode is fantastic, the writers used some elements from the first season and they did an almost perfect job.

9.8

"Superb"

By Dante_Edy, Aug 13, 2009 Report Abuse

Details/Progress (To point A to B) - (10/10). The objective here is to find Whistler and to make Michael find a way to help him, because if he shows up, he will be a dead man. There is a problem with the water too, which means problems to Lechero. Sucre are looking for Maricruz and he will find her, Lincoln has to report to Susan and have a mini mission that is completed.

Presentation Phase - (10/10). Another presentation very interesting and quick that presents an very complicated problem for Michael to solve, like season 1 style.

Complication Phase - (10/10). How Michael can solve this complicated situation? Mahone also wants to kill Whistler, because if anyone kill him, have a possibility to walk free from this prison and then Bellick also complicate the situation even more. Sucre as a mission that ends in this episode that is to find Maricruz,. Lincoln have something to find.

Climax Phase - (10/10). Every finds whistler, Mahone, Lechero mans and Michael, how can Michael get out of this? Season 1 type of climax.

Suspense/Tension - (10/10). The type of tension in this episode is very high, exactly what you can expect from season 1 style, also you have a riot. The situation is so complicated that you will be at the edge of your seat. Very suspenseful.

Drama - (10/10). Can you feel sorry for Bellick? poor man. There is a scene where Michael say to Lincoln that he will try to free Whistler or die trying, great scene. Sucre also have his emotional scene too that was perfect, very sad. Ending - (10/10). The riot, Whistler situation, Sucre hard decision and Lincoln mission, all of them end in a perfect way, Lincoln seems more smart than he appears.

Surprises/Shocks/Twists - (8/10). Sucre plot is what surprised me more, very quick and with a conclusion. Lincoln been clever was another nice surprise.

Time and Scene Management - (10/10). Filler at a minimum, very very hard to notice any filler, if not impossible when you see this episode at first time.

Plot Details/Holes- (10/10). There is flaws, since Whistler could be hiding for so long and not be discovered, the cops that spook to Sucre was a strange details to make Sucre realize something., but I will not drop my rate, because some logical flaws guaranteed perfect tension and suspense and an great emotional scene.

What I liked - Sucre plot, Lincoln been clever and all prison scenes.

What I Didnt Liked - There was nothing that I didnt liked.

This episode is fantastic, the writers used some elements from the first season and they did an almost perfect job.moreless

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Well written.

9.5

"Superb"

By Sarah_LOST, Feb 07, 2009 Report Abuse

Michael races to find a hidden Whistler before Mahone. Searching for clues outside the prison, Lincoln runs into an old friend and makes a new one. T-Bag slithers his way into Lechero's graces as the prisoners threaten a revolt due to the lack of water.Another awesome episode of Prison Break. I love this episode. I love the way Michael and Mahone are after Whisttler, which is an awesome new character, even though I don't trust him. I love the way Michael got the water going again, he is so clever. Lechero is also new and I love him. I can't wait to see more, even though I am re-watching it, just love this season so much.moreless

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whistler is found, but its not just micheal that wants him, its everyone in sona, things begin to heat up in sona when there water supply is gone

9.5

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By WispyNips, Sep 08, 2008 Report Abuse

Another great episode, looks like season 3 could be the best season yet!,last episode Mahone protected Micheal and on this one he went against him.it looked like there was going to be full scale riot because of the lack of water, but luckily Micheal fixed that and got whistler and some more respect in sona.it looks like each episode is going to cover one day, if that is the case there should be 6 more episodes to go, I'm really curious on how there going to get out, it looks like they are going to use the sewers but that seems a bit to obvious, cant wait until the next one!moreless

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Exciting.

9.5

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By Sarah_Is_Lost, Aug 28, 2008 Report Abuse

Michael races to find a hidden Whistler before Mahone. Searching for clues outside the prison, Lincoln runs into an old friend and makes a new one. T-Bag slithers his way into Lechero's graces as the prisoners threaten a revolt due to the lack of water.Another awesome episode of Prison Break. I love this episode. I love the way Michael and Mahone are after Whisttler, which is an awesome new character, even though I don't trust him. I love the way Michael got the water going again, he is so clever. Lechero is also new and I love him. I can't wait to see more, even though I am re-watching it, just love this season so much.moreless

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Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions

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Trivia
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- Nick Santora confirmed that the scratches on Susan's (Gretchen's) face was caused by Sara Tancredi struggling during her capture and abduction by the Company. Edit
- The young prisoner talked about Michael Jordan, a basketball star who played for the Chicago Bulls. Edit
- When Michael got his glass of water, it was about one fifth full. In the next scene, the glass is almost half full. Edit
Notes
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- In Latin America, this episode is known as "Fuego/Agua", which is an exact translation. Edit
- Original International Air Dates: UK: October 1, 2007 on Sky One Denmark: November 5, 2007 on TV3 Finland: September 23, 2008 on MTV3 Germany: January 8, 2009 on RTL Czech Republic: April 6, 2009 on Nova Cinema Edit
- The music heard when Michael is standing in line for water is the German opening title Ich Glaub An Dich by Azad feat. Adel Tawel. Edit
Quotes
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- Michael: I'll testify for you, whatever it takes. Mahone: Wow, look at that halo! It just appeared above your head! Edit
- Michael: You don't actually think that killing someone's going to help you get out of here? Mahone: It does seem pretty strange, but this is a really strange place. One that I want to get out of. Edit
- Lechero: (to Mahone) You've been outbid. Edit
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- Susan B: (to Lincoln) No sooner do I tell you to stick to the plan, then you go and hassle Whistler's girlfriend. You need to quit playing Sherlock Holmes and leave her alone. Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective character created by the British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes first appeared in 1887 and was featured in around sixty pieces of writing by Doyle. Edit