, who has been wrongly convicted of murdering the Vice President's brother and is facing imminent execution. Michael's escape plan is hidden within an elaborate full-body tattoo that serves as a coded blueprint of the prison. On the inside, Michael must navigate dangerous prison politics and form a crew, while on the outside, allies uncover a massive political conspiracy known as "The Company" Main Cast & Characters

After Lincoln Burrows is convicted of murdering the Vice President’s brother and sentenced to death, his brother Michael Scofield intentionally gets himself incarcerated at Fox River to break him out. Michael’s plan hinges on an elaborate tattoo that maps the prison and conceals the steps, allies recruited inside and outside, and a deep understanding of the prison’s systems. The season chronicles the planning, execution, and complications of the escape effort, revealing surprising alliances and dangerous adversaries.

A mob boss who provides the necessary transport.

Upon entering the prison, Michael faces harsh realities and befriends some of the inmates, including Fernando Sucre (played by Amaury Nolasco), a Puerto Rican inmate who becomes one of his closest allies. Meanwhile, Michael works on digging an escape route, gathering tools, and recruiting other inmates to join their plan.