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yes, you saw that right .
the decision was announced this morning Fox to not air the remaining nine eps until after 24 is over, which means that it will could back sometime in May and continue into the summer.
Now before anyone freaks out, there's some things to consider.
1. 24 was promised that slot back last spring. so we knew there was a strong chance that if Prison Break was a success, there would be this hiatus
2. the only possible slot they could move it to without hacking up their schedule (which no network is going to do at this point in the year) is across from Lost, Criminal Minds and Veronica Mars. Yes there might be some ratings degradation with the hiatus, but going up against 3 strong shows has an equal if not greater risk.
3. not moving the show to 8pm gives the writers more latitude to make the show as violent etc as it needs to be to maintain some realism.
4. by waiting until May, they can run new eps in the summer when everyone else is in repeats. plus they have tons of time to run repeats etc on FX, send the gang on talk shows and to magazines and all that stuff to keep them in the viewers minds.
5. Winter in Chicago can be bitter cold, very windy, often raining and/or snowing. and the show is supposed to be late april/early may. that means they will be running around in t-shirts etc and no jackets. I've done that kind of game before. it's miserable, especially since you tend to get sick easier during colder weather. imagine those poor guys and gals sick and having to fake that it's nice, sunny, warm weather when it's way not. no thanks.
in the end, the decision is actually a sound one. Especially since Fox knows what a hit they have and they will do what they need to keep the fever alive until May
October 31 2005, 20:20:09 UTC 6 years ago
October 31 2005, 20:20:41 UTC 6 years ago
They're going to lose a lot of fans this way, people are busy in the summer months. They stay in during the winter because it's so cold.
I live in Chicago and all the other shows here never had an issues with filiming in the winter. That's what makes Chicago...Chicago.
Man I hope something or someone changes Fox' minf because seriously this could mean doom for our loved show.
Will tonights episode even air?
October 31 2005, 20:35:41 UTC 6 years ago
also, most shows aren't on a timetable like Prison Break. they do okay filming all year around because they can have winter when it's winter just fine. Prison Break can't. it's established that it's spring already.
also, yes all the eps will air through November
(and while some folks are saying that the delay could be doom, so could shoehorning the show into a slot with competition, especially if it was Wednesday)
October 31 2005, 20:24:57 UTC 6 years ago
will tonights be on?
it all makes sense, like the reasons why
but it still sucks, and they will probably lose some viewers since summer is more busy
but thanks for this post, and informing us <3
October 31 2005, 20:39:59 UTC 6 years ago
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October 31 2005, 20:25:05 UTC 6 years ago
Personally, I am annoyed at the PB hiatus but I've gotten pretty used to it with 24's 7-month long hiatuses. If the cliffhanger is shocking and they're able to generate buzz in May, I doubt they would lose too many viewers.
October 31 2005, 20:45:09 UTC 6 years ago
Course, on the flip side...such a long hiatus means the cast won't be in Chicago, they'll be in LA. So I have a much better chance of bumping into them on the street ;) j/k.
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October 31 2005, 21:00:34 UTC 6 years ago
oh well like my thoughts are worth a damn (much like fox haha)
maybe they can just have everyone from prison break audition for American Idol
T Bag could sing American Woman...
October 31 2005, 21:05:36 UTC 6 years ago
October 31 2005, 21:07:51 UTC 6 years ago
I mean...24 used to be a favourite show, but...Prison Break is so much better!
October 31 2005, 21:13:38 UTC 6 years ago
That said, I'm grateful that they're doing this rather than starting it up again in January, but on Fridays at 9 pm.
This way it's like having Season 1 and Season 1.5.
November 1 2005, 08:02:53 UTC 6 years ago
October 31 2005, 21:53:57 UTC 6 years ago
of prison break's earlier episodes during the winter ??
..possibly at a different time or day?
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perhaps we shoudl start one of those online petitions...
October 31 2005, 22:33:39 UTC 6 years ago
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But my question is, does that mean we have to wait for the season finale?
Or is there gonna be like a mini one wtf???fgdiughdfiughuyvghjfhj
November 1 2005, 08:05:00 UTC 6 years ago
likely the same ending they were planning all along (when the hiatus was the typical 4-6 weeks).
and if my info is correct and my guess is correct, it's going to be a major WTF cliffhanger that will have folks talking and ficcing for weeks
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November 1 2005, 04:36:25 UTC 6 years ago
this post brought up some good points though- I was about to have yet another fit...oh wait a hiatus until MAY.....NOOOOOOO!
November 1 2005, 19:44:25 UTC 6 years ago
Anonymous
November 3 2005, 17:12:01 UTC 6 years ago
What????
Hello everybody from Spain! A lot of us follow Prison Break through Internet because none of our channels have bought the rights for the show at this time. In any case, this is a very very bad news!!! We cant wait until Summer!!! FOX, what are you doing????????!!!!!! This is a really amazing and refresh tv show!!(Apologizes for my english! ;)
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