The whole first season, no one wore bulletproof vests. The plots were weak, the story lines were unbelievable. they portrayed prison guards as disrespectful and at times abusive towards prisoners. Top notch team. One was an academy washout. One lived in a halfway house, one had a serious heart problem and three were Convicts.Season 2 went down hill when they killed off Charlie. Then it really turned into the "Erica Show". Couldn't get into her. She looked like a mix between Megan Fox & Lindsay Lohan. Shea's character got tiresome with his constant crying racism.The show held my interest. But if missed it it was no big whoop. And at times it was on for background noise as I did something else.
... View MoreFirst, was a great show with a beautifully constructed story. In my view, was as good as Prison Break. Both series have had a well-built story. Both the first and the second, have much in common. On one side, Prison Break presents the story of a young architect who tries to save his brother, sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, planning the step by step one of the most spectacular escapes ever produced. On the other hand, in Breakout Kings meet three prisoners who are given a second chance. Using the experience gained in years of detention, they help the judicial police to catch fugitives. With each fugitive caught, they reduce a months of the sentence. Intelligence and perseverance of the three detainees impressed me beyond measure, especially Lloyd. I was glad when I saw him on our old friend, T-Bag. End or been able, pleasing themselves with what is. Second, didn't had a final conclusion. The question remains: What happened with Ray? But with the three prisoners? He'll be in jail or not because he made himself right ? What choice will be Lloyd, Erica and Shea ? They testify to be released or defend their friend ? These arguments support my petition for the continuation of this series. Breakout Kings did not deserve to end like this ! It's like a train that has not reached the destination. He needs a final conclusion ! I hope my voice and all those who loved this series to be heard !
... View MoreIT TAKES A CON TO CATCH A CON - Driven by the fact that there are few things more dangerous than a prisoner who has just escaped, and tired of following protocol and resorting to outdated methods of law enforcement, veteran U.S. Marshals Charlie Duchamp (Laz Alonso) and Ray Zancanelli (Domenick Lombardozzi) are taking an unorthodox approach to their work: using former fugitives (Jimmi Simpson, Malcolm Goodwin & Serinda Swan) to catch fugitives. "Breakout Kings" follows U.S. Marshals Charlie Duchamp (Laz Alonso) and Ray Zancanelli (Domenick Lombardozzi) as they form a special task force composed of the three most elusive convicts Ray ever captured: Lloyd Lowery (Jimmi Simpson), a former child prodigy and behaviorist/psychiatric expert whoexcels in psychoanalysis; Shea Daniels (Malcolm Goodwin), an ex-gangbanger who knows how to work the system, both in prison and on the street; and Erica Reed (Serinda Swan), a sexy expert tracker who learned her trade from her bounty hunter father. Charlie and Ray also employ the services of Julianne Simms (Brooke Nevin), a civilian who acts as the "funnel" for the group – all information, tips and data go through her.
... View MoreThe more I see of this show, the more I like it. The characters are each individual (meaning well-written and acted personalities) with diverse backgrounds and issues all their own. One of the hooks (I believe) is that each member of the team is a black sheep in some way...finding out what each of them have done (or can't do?) is probably what will keep most people watching. The actors have a wonderful chemistry, as well! Each episode, so far, someone breaks out of prison (the "bad guys" are also unique and interesting) and our reluctant band of misfits has to round up said villain and essentially save the day. How they do all this is what we watch for. Different every time...never lets up. If you're not already watching, give it a go.
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