Fans who have long been waiting for "Prison Break" Season 5 would be very much delighted as the show revival now has a confirmed air date. Along with this, most of the original characters from the show will be returning, with the biggest one being Michael Scofield, played by Wentworth Miller.
Michael Scofield - Government Asset?
Due to the very long hiatus that the show has taken, it is only natural for rumors and speculations to be formed. One such theory is that Michael's death and resurrection would be involving the US government. With this, there have been fans wondering if the main man is actually working with the government in "Prison Break" Season 5.
This aligns well with the theory that Michael's records would be totally returned to a blank slate, given that his government files would reflect his death. However, he will then be forced to do whatever the US government asks of him in "Prison Break" Season 5, which could give rise to a new and very interesting plot for the upcoming season.
New Story and Continuation
Fox Chairman and CEO Gary Newman personally confirmed that Michael will indeed be alive in "Prison Break" Season 5. He then further confirmed that both Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell would actually be returning. "Prison Break" Season 5 will then be a sequel to the first four installments, picking up where the fourth season left off.
"Prison Break" Season 5 will be featuring an all new plotline and a lot of new faces. Show creator and writer Paul Scheuring has confirmed that there already is a detailed story for all the 10 episodes targeted for the season.
The new "Prison Break" Season 5 episodes are said to definitely answer all the questions that were left hanging from the previous installment. While there has been no exact release date for the premiere, it has been confirmed that "Prison Break" Season 5 will be airing on Spring 2017.
