The U.S. TV network said Tuesday that the drama starring Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell will begin airing its final episodes this spring. The series took a break after its December season debut and will conclude with about a half-dozen episodes starting April 17.
It's the right move for "Prison Break" and its fans, said Kevin Reilly, Fox entertainment president.
"We didn't give it the hook," Reilly told a meeting of the Television Critics Association. "The show just played out. I think you get to the point where creatively everyone feels enough stories were told."
Ending the show now allows it to "finish strong," he said.
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"Prison Break" star Wentworth Miller (L) and Dominic Purcell in a poster. |
When it debuted in 2005, it appeared to be a one season and done type of show. The show is called "Prison Break," what more is there to do after Michael and Lincoln broke out of prison.
The show became a cult series and, while ratings were never terribly impressive, the fans it did have were as rabid as any on television.
"Prison Break" also made Miller and Purcell low-level stars. Wentworth especially has become a beloved heartthrob.
It is said to be the most-watched and most-discussed U.S. television show in China in these years. Miller, who enjoys a solid fan base in China thanks to the popularity of the show, also toured China meeting frenzy fans in 2008.