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Netflix Quietly Drops ‘Best Show Ever To Air On TV’

Netflix is quietly dropping Prison Break back onto its streaming platform, and fans are excited. Find out more here.
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Netflix has quietly dropped the ‘best TV show ever’ back onto its streaming platform, and fans are excited.

After seven years, one of the most iconic network shows of the 2000s is back on the streaming platform.

This development coincides with renewed interest in the series, as talk of a reboot continues to gain traction.

The show’s return to Netflix marks its first appearance on the platform since October 2017, when it was removed shortly after the fifth-season revival aired.

While a sixth season of the original series is not in the cards, this re-release offers an opportunity for both old fans and new viewers to experience the show before the reboot takes shape.

Fans are excited by the news, with one writing: “It’s crazy to think that no show will ever surpass this as the greatest show of all time.”

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Netflix is quietly dropping the ‘best TV show ever’ back onto its streaming platform. Credit: Netflix

The series follows Michael Scofield, portrayed by Wentworth Miller, and Lincoln Burrows, played by Dominic Purcell.

Lincoln is wrongfully convicted of a high-profile murder and sentenced to death.

Michael, a brilliant structural engineer, devises a daring plan to break him out of a maximum-security prison and clear his name.

This straightforward yet gripping premise made the series one of the most captivating shows of its time.

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One of the most iconic network shows of the 2000s is back on Netflix. Credit: Netflix

The show officially returned to Netflix on July 29, 2024, marking a much-anticipated moment for fans.

However, there’s a catch: it will only be available for 18 months, with its streaming rights confined to the U.S.

While disappointing, this time-limited availability is not unusual, as Netflix often licenses content for fixed periods.

Fans still have ample time – until late January 2026 – to binge all 90 episodes before they disappear from the platform again.

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The series follows Michael Scofield, portrayed by Wentworth Miller, and Lincoln Burrows, played by Dominic Purcell. Credit: Netflix

The show’s return is part of Netflix’s larger agreement with Disney to license numerous shows under the Disney umbrella, including content from its subsidiary, 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios).

Prison Break is among the final shows included in this deal, demonstrating its continued appeal among classic TV offerings.

A fan adds: “If you’ve never seen Prison Break it’s back on Netflix. Best show to ever air on TV.”

For viewers unfamiliar with Prison Break, now is the perfect time to explore this compelling series.

With four seasons, a movie, and a fifth-season revival, the show managed to maintain its narrative integrity.

Whether you’re revisiting the show or watching it for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to experience one of the 2000s’ most celebrated dramas.

Watch the Prison Break trailer here…

Prison Break is streaming now on Netflix.

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Written by Annie Walton Doyle

Annie Walton Doyle is a content editor at IGV who specializes in trending, lifestyle, and entertainment news. She graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London, with a degree in English Literature. Annie has previously worked with organizations such as The Huffington Post, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Harvard University, the Pulitzer Prize, and 22 Words.