: Beyond the brothers, the show features unforgettable antagonists like the sadistic T-Bag (Robert Knepper) and the calculating federal agent Alexander Mahone (William Fichtner).

The show remains a cultural phenomenon. With five seasons and a planned sixth on the horizon, new fans are discovering the Wentworth Miller–Dominic Purcell duo daily. Old fans are revisiting S1-4 for the nostalgia of "the best pilot episode in TV history."

: The first season's use of Michael's full-body tattoo as a hidden map is one of the most iconic plot devices in TV history.