“The ending felt a little underwhelming to me, not gonna lie. Not even a real family scene with Michael/Sara/Mike?” Reddit · r/PrisonBreak · 8 years ago
“It was so god damn obvious that T-Bag was in the top bunk. It was perfect but also showed that T-Bag would be spending the rest of his life on the inside.” TV Fanatic · 8 years ago
While the reunion of the Scofield family was a long-awaited moment, some felt it "packed very little emotional punch" due to the breakneck pace of the final scenes. Community Perspectives [S5E9] Behind the Eyes
Reviews for the finale were mixed, often highlighting the contrast between Michael’s brilliant endgame and the rushed nature of the narrative:
Critics praised Michael's "Game of Cat and Mouse," specifically the clever use of his hand tattoos to bypass facial recognition and the meticulous recreation of the crime scene. The satisfying downfall of Jacob was a major highlight for many viewers. “The ending felt a little underwhelming to me,
The climax is bittersweet: while Michael is finally exonerated and reunited with Sara and Mike, (T-Bag's son) is killed in a confrontation with Jacob’s henchwoman, A&W. In a final act of revenge, T-Bag is sent back to Fox River, where he is placed in a cell with Jacob, bringing his story to a dark and circular conclusion. Critical Reception
The episode centers on the final showdown between and Jacob Anton Ness (Poseidon). Michael executes a complex plan to frame Jacob for the murder of Harlan Gaines, using a replica of the original crime scene and planting blood evidence retrieved earlier in the season. Community Perspectives Reviews for the finale were mixed,
The Season 5 finale of , titled " Behind the Eyes ," aired on May 30, 2017, serving as the conclusion to the revival series. It is widely viewed as a polarizing finale that managed to bring the story full circle while leaving some fans frustrated by its pacing and certain character fates. Plot Summary