Prison Break (2005–2017)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.2

Overview

An innocent man is framed for the homicide of the Vice President's brother and scheduled to be executed at a super-max penitentiary, thus it's up to his younger brother to save him with his genius scheme: install himself...

Starring Cast

Dominic Purcell • Wentworth Miller • Amaury Nolasco

Where to watch

Netflix

Hulu

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Negative

Overview

Starring Cast

Dominic Purcell • Wentworth Miller • Amaury Nolasco

Where to watch

Netflix

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: Medium

While critiquing a corrupt justice system, the series champions an individualistic solution through self-reliance and ingenuity against an overreaching and untrustworthy state, aligning with themes of skepticism towards government and individual liberty.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The series features some visible diversity within its cast, particularly in supporting roles, but does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. Its narrative primarily focuses on plot-driven elements without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NegativeConfidence: High

Prison Break primarily portrays LGBTQ+ themes through the character of T-Bag, a predatory villain whose sexuality is linked to his heinous crimes. Other instances of same-sex relationships within the prison are often depicted as coercive or violent. The show lacks any positive, nuanced, or affirming representation, instead reinforcing negative stereotypes and associating queer identity with villainy and depravity.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The show primarily focuses on male characters in physical combat and escape scenarios. While female characters are present in significant roles, including some involved in action, there are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Prison Break is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing material. All characters were created for the show, establishing their gender within its own canon from their initial appearance. Therefore, no characters had a prior canonical gender to be swapped.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Prison Break is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a historical account. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there was no prior established race for them to be swapped from.