SetupSwarm

This is a really good show, I though it was very original. To sum this show up in a few words; it is about escaping a prison using various smart yet awesome methods. The main character, Micheal, actually has a mental disorder whereby his brain processes more information then most humans. Where we see a simple stapler he sees all the components and links them with possible uses. His brother is on Death Row and is going to die in a month. Micheal wants to save his brother, he hides all kinds of tricks and maps in his massive tattoo. My colleague claims the whole tattoos have been done before, since I cant remember it, it must have been a prehistoric movie or show so i am declaring this original.

Having meticulously planned and mapped his escape route before hand Michael is faced with unpredictable events which time upon time forces him to make awful decisions. I don’t want to give to much away so let me pose a dilemma for you. You can save someone’s live but doing so will get you in loads of trouble, or even kill you? Or how about this one: You have information that will save your friends live, but it is also the key to kill someone’s else’s life.

I find that these profound themes are well presented through the series and those who are looking for a show with some depth might want to look into this show. Though it is also possible to just enjoy the whole show without giving it such thought since there is plenty of violence and neat killer trick. Such as taking out someone’s eye with a smashed light bulb.

For me prison always had something mystical, even something romantic. I have seen parts of shows like Oz which clearly depict the prison system, ahum, American Prison system for what it is. A filthy place which turns everyone insane. Some of the inmates in the story rape new and especially young inmates. Information is power and there plenty of inmates who kill for even a drop of it.

What really scares me is that I know there are four more season, totaling five. I just hate, perhaps even despise shows that drag on because of their success. I can not imagine this show being very fun to look at after Michael finishes his primary goal, assuming he does of course. I also cant imagine the show dragging on five seasons within those walls.

So far the show has been really good an I am at episode ten of the first season. I would at this point recommend it. With plenty of tricks still hidden in the tattoo it appears to be all good. If he does make it out might chance my verdict.