[PRB] Sweet Caroline

TV Programme: Prison Break
Season: 2
Episode: 19
Date I watched this episode: 02/06/2009
Time since I last watched this programme: 4 days.

I must admit I’ve missed Caroline Reynolds as she hasn’t been in many episodes this season. Patricia Wettig’s performance this episode was brilliant, as we find that even she can’t escape the web of lies that is tied up with The Company. Her discussion with Michael, and defiance of Company officials, leading up to her final decision to leave office, was so dramatic and unexpected as to make this episode great on its own.

Anyone who’s looked at a DVD cover will know that this season’s finale is titled “Sona”, and we had our first reference to it in this episode. Clearly it is some sort of plan advocated by Pad Man, and the resignation of Reynolds is not a problem for it. However it will be interesting to see who the President is next. It’s a fair assumption that Caroline will have been forced to nominate a VP who was already in The Company’s pocket. I do hope we see Caroline again though; it would make sense to see Paul pursue her now as a private citizen.

Alexander Mahone can’t last much longer either. His blunt exchange with Sara this episode showed how close to the breaking point he really is. And the Wheeler/Franklin partnership is a very interesting development. I’m glad that C-Note isn’t dead, although I still don’t think he will be around that long.

Fernando Sucre is clutching at straws now. He can’t think he will get away from Bellick. I think things with Maricruz must be ruined now. It’s sad because he still looks like he can get away with it.

Now Michael and Lincoln say they are going to “disappear forever”. Somehow this is a bit optimistic given how widespread The Company is now – spreading like a cancer. However the next episode is titled “Panama”, meaning that it’s likely the often-mentioned country will finally be visited in the next episode.