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Breakout Kings

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2012
  • TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
17K
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Laz Alonso, Malcolm Goodwin, Domenick Lombardozzi, Brooke Nevin, Jimmi Simpson, and Serinda Swan in Breakout Kings (2011)
Breakout Kings: Season 1
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A squad of U.S. marshals team up with cons (former fugitives) to work together on tracking down prison escapees in exchange for getting time off their sentences.A squad of U.S. marshals team up with cons (former fugitives) to work together on tracking down prison escapees in exchange for getting time off their sentences.A squad of U.S. marshals team up with cons (former fugitives) to work together on tracking down prison escapees in exchange for getting time off their sentences.

  • Creators
    • Matt Olmstead
    • Nick Santora
  • Stars
    • Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Brooke Nevin
    • Malcolm Goodwin
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    17K
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    • Creators
      • Matt Olmstead
      • Nick Santora
    • Stars
      • Domenick Lombardozzi
      • Brooke Nevin
      • Malcolm Goodwin
    • 37User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Domenick Lombardozzi
    Domenick Lombardozzi
    • Ray Zancanelli
    • 2011–2012
    Brooke Nevin
    Brooke Nevin
    • Julianne Simms
    • 2011–2012
    Malcolm Goodwin
    Malcolm Goodwin
    • Shea Daniels
    • 2011–2012
    Jimmi Simpson
    Jimmi Simpson
    • Lloyd Lowery
    • 2011–2012
    Serinda Swan
    Serinda Swan
    • Erica Reed
    • 2011–2012
    Laz Alonso
    Laz Alonso
    • Charlie Duchamp
    • 2011–2012
    Adrian Spurlock
    • Stand-in
    • 2012
    Ian Bohen
    Ian Bohen
    • Pete Gillies
    • 2012
    Jason Behr
    Jason Behr
    • Damien Fontleroy…
    • 2012
    Glen Warner
    • Inmate…
    • 2012
    Yara Martinez
    Yara Martinez
    • Marisol
    • 2011–2012
    Channon Roe
    Channon Roe
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    • 2012
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    Jeff Gum
    • Brian Parker
    • 2011–2012
    Jerry Esslinger Jr.
    • Detective…
    • 2012
    Michael Filipowich
    Michael Filipowich
    • Max Morris
    • 2012
    Mark Povinelli
    Mark Povinelli
    • Kurt Peebles
    • 2012
    Brock Johnson
    Brock Johnson
    • Fritz Gunderson
    • 2011
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • 2012
    • Creators
      • Matt Olmstead
      • Nick Santora
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    10adamww-71263

    Why is it always the good shows that get cancelled

    I've never seen a show that has been cancelled at a worse time. The way season 2 ended was awesome and I was so looking forward to season 3 but 'ey.

    The reason I watched this is because Jimmi Simpson, huge fan of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia and I wanted to see him in more stuff so I checked this out and it is....AWESOME. I was always looking for another prison show after Prison Break

    It took a while to like the characters, especially Ray, but they grow on you eventually.

    The ways the runners escape are very entertaining, it's the thing I looked forward to the most.

    I like how Jules hasn't got an over-the-top computer set-up either like Garcia in Criminal Mind for example, makes for a nice change. This shows feels a lot more earthy and real compared to other criminal catching shows like NCIS/Criminal Minds etc.

    The whole '1 month of your sentence per escaped criminal you catch' is very cool too.
    10chishaacem

    Why was this show cancelled?

    This show deserved atleast 5 seasons. The storyline was well written, each episode had its own plot with a main plot developing throughout. What's not fun about cons catching cons. It baffles me how shows like this get canned while mindless dross is left on for years. Netflix should have picked this up
    10mambx

    An interesting take...

    I'm one of those people who, when a season of a TV show is cancelled or finishes, go on the prowl to look for my next show to watch religiously. This is one of them.

    At first I thought this show didn't have much potential and wouldn't be well received.. but i was wrong!

    Really interesting take on the genre, and I like the whole plot about using ex cons to take out cons, whilst working with the police dept. All the characters do well and I have to mention Doc, the quirky and fidgety character who really shines.

    I watched the Season 2 Premiere last night, and I was utterly shocked at the outcome, I was NOT expecting that at all. Not sure if I think this show will do well now because of that, but I'm certainly interested and intrigued to what will happen next, so I'm not going to spoil it for you folks, watch Season 2 Ep 1 and you'll see what I mean.

    Overall a really enjoyable show with likable characters, and I'll be watching this until it's cancelled.
    10faithofculda

    Actually, It's Really Good

    Breakout Kings is the show that i've been waiting for a long time. I enjoyed the prison break, first two seasons at least. And my expectations weren't that much from BK because before the show starts, i knew there's going to be a show like Prison Break but without constantly going story, after and after episodes waiting to resolve some points about whats going on and what will happen. That's why i like BK so much.

    It's an one story for an episode show. Scripts are well written, castings are perfectly fit for the characters and the director Nick Santora shows us that he's the one for the prison and convict stories.

    The long and the short of it, if you like Prison Break a bit and if you enjoy the episode based stories with good acting and thriller, Breakout Kings is inevitable for you.
    10omars1123

    Captivating show!!

    Breakout Kings has to be one of the most well-written shows in past years. The depth of each character is played out with flawless precision. I was a bit skeptical of the show at first, but once I started watching, there was no turning back. Each episode is purely original without any repeating plot structure. Being someone with an interest in neuroscience and psychology, I find the concept of appointing Cons to catch Cons extremely intriguing. Add on the psychological expertise of one of the team members, it becomes gripping to delve into the minds of not only escaped cons, but convicts in general.

    I have not seen a show like this on-air since Prison Break, which really was one-dimensional and drew a single story in its multiple seasons on air. Breakout Kings on the other hand is more Prison Break squeezed into each single episode with the story concluding.

    Definitely worth a watch!!

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      Series creators Matt Olmstead and Nick Santora previously worked together as writers and creative minds for the Prison Break (2005).
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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Королі втечі
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(season 1)
    • Production companies
      • Matt Olmstead Productions
      • Blackjack Films
      • Chernin Entertainment
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      • 43m
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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