The climax is bittersweet: while Michael is finally exonerated and reunited with Sara and Mike, (T-Bag's son) is killed in a confrontation with Jacob’s henchwoman, A&W. In a final act of revenge, T-Bag is sent back to Fox River, where he is placed in a cell with Jacob, bringing his story to a dark and circular conclusion. Critical Reception

“The ending felt a little underwhelming to me, not gonna lie. Not even a real family scene with Michael/Sara/Mike?” Reddit · r/PrisonBreak · 8 years ago

Watch the cast and hosts discuss the creative choices behind the finale in this detailed breakdown:

“It was so god damn obvious that T-Bag was in the top bunk. It was perfect but also showed that T-Bag would be spending the rest of his life on the inside.” TV Fanatic · 8 years ago

The episode centers on the final showdown between and Jacob Anton Ness (Poseidon). Michael executes a complex plan to frame Jacob for the murder of Harlan Gaines, using a replica of the original crime scene and planting blood evidence retrieved earlier in the season.