Shut Down

Season 4, Episode 3, Aired
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Michael attempts to track the cardholder and avoid going back to prison.
''Wyatt finds new information regarding Sara's whereabouts.
''T-Bag uses a new identity to make a new life for himself.
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  • bad writing, lots of plot mistakes. (SPOILER ALERT)

    5.9
    "Mediocre"
    By d-phrag, Nov 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    Have anyone noticed that T-Bag first shaved his beard, then was drinking wine and singing in the shower with a full beard, and then he has been shaved again...Okay, Michael is such a genius, he figured out where the server room is, but do you think that Link (being Michael's brother) is smart enough to figure it out too? And come on - Michael Rapaport, a special agent? War At Home - okay, Prison Break - no, thanks. Pathetic acting, absolutely out of place in these series. Great performance by William Fichtner, tho - extremely believable, without overdoing it. But somehow the whole show lost its appeal - now it looks more action/adventure game scenario - find the 6 cards/keys to open all the door in the game.moreless

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    5 8

  • A underated episode.

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By efc91, Jan 10, 2010 Report Abuse
    Wyatt goes to extreme measures to find Michael and as the team tracks down the remaining five Scylla cards, a coded message uncovers a secret meeting. Another episode and another break in, episode three is much more entertaining than the premiere, the whole episode was exciting. The scene where Michael and Roland are trapped in the room with no oxygen was cool. I dont like the new character Wyatt he is no Kellerman and the scenes with Bruce were dull. The scene were T-Bag is singing in the shower was hilarious but again his storyline has started off really slow. Lincoln is still acting like a jerk and mostly to Roland which is annoying. Lincoln has redeemed himself slightley after all his jerk dialogue by starting to forgive and pity Mahone.moreless

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  • This episode continues to show that can deliver interesting episodes with scenes filled with tension.

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    By Dante_Edy, Aug 23, 2009 Report Abuse
    Ok, six cards, that is realistic, but if the writers would only have 9 episode of season 3 to writer, this could be considered pure filler, just to fill episodes. The existence of six cards allow the writers to explore more Michael skills and some Drama to Mahone and Sara.

    Lets talk about the most boring scenes. Bruce scenes was pure filler, irrelevant to the main plot, but even if it was, they could make one scenes only.

    The Best scenes was Mahone, very touching and Sad, the last scene was heartbreaking, I couldnt believe Lincoln attitude, just excellent.

    As you can guess, T-bag scenes in it majority, worked as filler, nothing really special.

    The main event was more interesting, because the writers utilized one technique that I like all can end today but this time I thought that could be better managed. In prison the situation can work better, but with a little freedom, you can guess the ending. The tension was good and you have suspense, we had little progress in the main plot.

    Presentation Phase - (9/10). Interesting, another situation that could end all.

    Complication Phase - (9/10). Finding something where you dont know where to look can be difficult.

    Climax Phase - (9/10). Everyone being caught and only Michael saved the day, not bad. The running was nice.

    Ending - (10/10). A unique and a spectacular and emotional ending that I will never forget.

    Details/Progress (To point A to B) - (8/10). Little progress, at least they known who have the remaining cards.

    Time and Scene Management - (8/10). T-bag scenes with Bruce scenes seemed to irrelevant, could be handled with only one scenes. The rest is fine

    Plot Details/Holes- (9/10). It is strange how Michael escape from that building or how Lincoln entered without anybody noticing him, but was for the sake of the plot.

    Suspense/Tension - (9/10)*2. There were scenes filled with tension.

    Drama - (10/10). Mahone played an spectacular performance, mainly the last scene.

    This episode continues to show that can deliver interesting episodes with scenes filled with tension.moreless

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  • Another good one

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    By vicky24c, Mar 30, 2009 Report Abuse
    Michael makes a promise that he may not be able to keep, that he will find the rest of the cards (all 5 of them). Alex makes a phone call to one of his old co-workers, to ask her to get something to him. Lincoln over hears him and learns that they have killed his son. Sara learns that they have until the end of the day to find one of the other cards or they will all go back to prison. Alex's co-worker (Lang) manages to get the information he needed and drops it off where he asked. The team manage to get a server to get information on the cards, Sara gets made. She manages to escape with help from Michael. The team get what they need. The server room which Michael and another member of the team are stuck in. Michael reveals that the room will suck all of the oxygen out of the room as a failsafe against fire. Michael had set of the fire alarm to save Sara.
    Lincoln shows up and mages to save the day, just in the nick of time. The team learn that they have to run, as they are being shut down. So they make a run for it and just manage to escape, but only be the skin of their teeth. The team realise where the meeting is taking place and head there. T Bag (who is still posing as James) arranges a meeting with Gate for the following day. Part of the team get captured, but Michael manages to escape from them. Alex, Lincoln and Sara are all arrested. Michael makes it to the meeting and Sara is set free. Michael goes back and tells them that they know the identity of the 6 card holders (he videotaped the meeting). So with evidence all of the team are let go. Wyatt gets the information that he needed from Bruce and kills him. Alex gets his envelope filled with information. We learn that only his son was killed and not his ex-wife. She was told to tell him that if he doesn't hand himself in she is next.moreless

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  • Better.

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    By Sarah_LOST, Feb 07, 2009 Report Abuse
    Michael attempts to track the cardholder and avoid going back to prison. Wyatt finds new information regarding Sara's whereabouts. T-Bag uses a new identity to make a new life for himself. What can I say about this episode? It was so much better than last weeks two hour special episodes. I really enjoyed it. Obviously the best episode in season four so far, if the episode keep getting better and better each week I will be extremely happy with Prison Break. I loved this episode. I'm so worried about Michael, in my opion I think he is going to die, but I really hope not. Oh and I felt so sorry for Mahone, glad Linc said he will hepl him out after everything is over. I was nearly crying when he shook hands with Linc. Well can't wait for next weeks episode. Bring it on.moreless

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    • Although T-Bag shaved off his beard, the next scene shows him with a beard in the shower. After the shower, it's off again. Edit

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    • Original International Air Dates: UK: September 9, 2008 on Sky One Latin America: October 14, 2008 on FX Belgium: October 19, 2008 on 2BE AUS: October 23, 2008 on Channel 7/Prime Norway: October 23, 2008 on TV3 Sweden: November 3, 2008 on TV3 Netherlands: December 16, 2008 on RTL5 Spain: January 26, 2009 on FOX TV Spain Germany: April 16, 2009 on RTL Poland: September 20, 2009 on Polsat Finland: December 8, 2009 on MTV3 Slovakia: July 23, 2010 on JOJ Edit
    • Though credited, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe does not appear in this episode. Edit

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    • Self: (to Michael) The next time you run from me? I'm not going to be chasing you down in a car. It's going to be with a bullet in your back. Edit
    • Roland: (to Lincoln) I've even tried a backdoor entry. You were in prison, I'm sure you were familiar with that one. Edit
    • Michael: (to Self) What did you get us into? You figured you'd get us on the hook so we could find out for ourselves how screwed this all was! Edit

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