Prison Break

The Art of the Deal

Season 3, Episode 13, Aired 2/18/08

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Michael and Lincoln are left with no choice but to hand Whistler over in exchange to save LJ and Sofia.''A familiar face enters Sona while another inmate leaves.

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William Fichtner

Special Agent Alexander Mahone
Wentworth Miller

Michael Scofield
Wade Williams

Captain Brad Bellick

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Perfect Finale

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By skidoo369, Apr 06, 2011 Report Abuse

I loved this finale. Not only for the action, there was a lot of it, for all characters involved (Sucre ends up in Sona, T-Bag has some kind of escape plan with the nun, etc..).
But the most touching part to me was the last 5 minutes. I don't know, maybe the music and everything, but it almost brought tears to me. And most importantly, Michael - now gone for revenge - for once showed his true emotions. Season 4 will be great, Charles Bronson style. Can't wait to see this brunette's head blow off. Nothing related, but if you're looking for a good replacement show, give a try to "Breaking Bad" on AMC (sundays), it's the best show yet since Dexter.moreless

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The season 3 finale had some great scenes and some things were delayed for season 4, overall, this episode was great.

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By Dante_Edy, Aug 14, 2009 Report Abuse

Presentation Phase - (8/10). Ok, when I thought that was impossible to catch Whistler, they proved me wrong, because Prison Break writers can make any miracle, but were nice anyway. All is set.

Complication Phase - (10/10). That is the best part, Michael shows that he is a genius, his plans was perfect. You can guess how he will save LJ and fulfill his revenge. Sucre totally screwed and T-bag making his final plan.

Climax Phase - (9/10). The alarm sound, some shoots, someone is hit, Michael has his opportunity of revenge, all was interesting.

Ending - (9/10). Sucre in Sona, T-bag appears that will be the leader in Sona, Michael goes to search for Gretchen to avenge by Sara's supposed death, since Mahone strange conversation with Whistler give us some clue.

Time and Scene Management - (10/10). Very hard to notice any filler.

Plot Details/Holes- (9/10). There are some things, how Whistler was caught or how the basket kid father had that hole in that car but is ok, it is for the sake of the plot.

Details/Progress (To point A to B) - (8/10). Exactly what you can expect, but since there is season 4, Michael revenge is delayed, Sucre is in Sona, what T-bag will do with that book is a mystery.

Drama- (9/10) Sucre attitude was excellent, this is what someone can call a friend.

Suspense/Tension - (9/10). Exactly that kind of tension that you can expect from the last episode of this season.

Surprises/Shocks/Twists - (9/10). Mahone and Whistler together and Sara being alive, at least, we had some surprises.

What I liked - Almost all scenes.

What I Didnt Liked - Sucre in Sona

The season 3 finale had some great scenes and some things were delayed for season 4, overall, this episode was great.moreless

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Awesome.

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By Sarah_LOST, Feb 07, 2009 Report Abuse

Michael & Lincoln must hand over Whistler to Gretchen so they can save LJ and Sofia's lives; Mahone seizes a golden opportunity; T-Bag shows Sona who's boss; a familiar face enters Sona as another leaves it in a body bag. Oh my god, another awesome episode of the tv hit show Prison Break. I love the way Michael says at the end of the episode I'm going to find the person who killed Sara, type thing. Revenge it sweet and the hottest guy in the world is going to get someone. I can not wait for season four, I mean I'm so excited. Hopefully it will be awesome like all of the season but I want it to be awesome, awesome, awesome. Can't wait bring it on. Season four here we come!moreless

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The brothers are out.....

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By vicky24c, Nov 20, 2008 Report Abuse

In this episode of Prison break, the following happens. Michael and Lincoln get into a car and drive after James. They track him down as he rings Susan. Michael rings Susan and arranges another met, in a public place. The guards take Serco outside and offer him a deal tell them where Michael is or dig his won grave. He chooses the grave. Susan and Michael met, he sees LJ but then we see that they have snipers aimed at Lincoln. Michael then tells her that she will get a call in 5 minutes to tell her where the next meeting is.
The next meeting is at a museum and as Susan approaches she sees that there are metal detectors there. So she has to go in unarmed. Susan reveals to Sofia that there are no co-ordinates. Michael realises that she has armed men on each exit to kill them as they leave so he sets off an alarm. Secro is told to lie down in the grave and then instead of shooting him, they start to bury him. Michael sets James up with the museum security and a gun appears and Sofia gets shoot.
They pull Sucre out of the grave and his phone rings, its Michael. He has to find out where he is or they will kill him whilst on the phone to Michael. Sucre doesn't get the information and stamps on the phone when he is finished with it so that they cannot use it. Instead of killing Sucre they put him into Sona, with all of the convicts. LJ gives Michael something that Sara made and he has a flash back of the 2 of them from season 1. Alex is in a bar and we see him meeting with James and Susan. From this we learn that Sara isn't dead after all. Alex tells James that he is in. Michael & Lincoln go to Sonia to find what she told LJ to go and get and discover that it ismoreless

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Shouting at the TV: Do it Micheal.

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By winterbehaviour, Sep 11, 2008 Report Abuse

I seriously cannot get enough of Prison Break its one of the few shows that actually has me jumping up and down in my seat and this episode was no exception.
When Whistler appeared to make his escape at the end of the last episode I didn't anticipate the chase that would follow but what a great sequence it was, Mr Schofield looking as hot as ever. There was no way The Brothers were going to have a bit of this double crossing and when they caught up to him Whistler's excuses were wearing thin for them and for me too. We always new there was something up with Whistler didn't we? and now all those suspicsions and insinuations come to fruition in this episode.
I thought Micheal's plan for a second exchange point was really foolhardy at first, I mean why would anyone want to mess with that b**** Gretchen? Never mind her gun wielding goons, but it soon became clear that Micheal was at the end of his tether and Gretchen was not getting away with it.
That's what I love about this show so much, not seeing the little twists and turns coming. If you can anticipate everything that is going to happen, well good for you, but I love the surprise. What comes as no surprise though is that Micheal is always one step ahead. Meeting at the Museum with metal detectors? Pure genius. LJ's knowing chuckle said it all. Gretchen likes to put up a front but it was clear that she was perturbed.
The whole exchange sequence was for me frustrating because I really felt for the characters and just wanted the ordeal to be over and done with, but Micheal as ever has an escape plan as he knows the company are not going to let them walk from the museum alive. Gretchen's revelation about Whistler was also brilliantly well timed and the look of realisation on Sophia's face was superb as I'd felt all along that she was naive for letting herself be played by Whistler.
After Micheal smashes the exhibit glass to facilitate their escape with their lives intact the tension mounts as Sophia makes it clear she wants nothing to do with Whistler after his betrayal.
After one of the company goons shoots Sophia outside confusion ensues and it is at this point that I start shouting at the TV again, firstly for Lincoln to leave Sophia's side and secondly for Micheal to shoot that b**** Gretchen once and for all. But I suppose its OK for me as an objective and passive viewer to want to them to do those things but far more realistic and true to the characters that they did not and that was a benefit to the viewers.
I loved when LJ gave Micheal the origami flower he had found, the one Micheal had originally given to Sarah when he was in Foxriver, it was very touching and served to focus Micheal's resolve to avenge Sarah's death. (although I'd like to think she is not dead).
And so this sets up the premise for the next season, Micheal heading off on a one man mission to get Gretchen although I think the writers realised this wouldn't be enough because we also have the further story arcs of Sucre's incarceration in Sona, Twisted T-Bag's insincere declaration of communism in Sona (come to think of it when are they ever sincere??), the true nature of Whistler's involvement with The Company and now Mahone has been roped in the fun can begin.
At least father and son are finally reunited.moreless

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Trivia
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- After all the trouble Lincoln went through to get LJ back, would he just leave him in the middle of a crime scene with Sofia and run? Edit
- The number of Sofia's hospital room is 213. Edit
- The license plate of the police car that arrieved at the museum, is 056129. Edit
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- For this entire season, the show was nominated for the 2008 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Show-Action/Adventure. Edit
- For this entire season, Wentworth Miller (Michael) was nominated for the 2008 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor-Action/Adventure. Edit
- In Latin America, this episode was known as "El Trato" which means "The Deal". Edit
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- Sucre: Kill me if you want. Rafael: No, papi, you're going to wish we have. (The next scene shows Sucre being taken into SONA) Edit
- Whistler: Stop the van. I can't leave her (Sofia)! Susan: She already left you. Edit
- Susan B.: I've worked with a lot of intelligent people in this business, Michael, but you, maybe you wouldn't have to worry about the Company trying to kill you if you were on their side. They certainly pay well. Edit
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