(Lincoln Burrows): The driving force of the revival, Lincoln discovers Michael is alive in a Yemen prison and orchestrates the rescue. Sarah Wayne Callies

A reliable ally and fan favorite; Sucre’s loyalty and moments of levity balanced tense plot beats.

: The finale, "Behind the Eyes," provides Michael with the legal exoneration he never received in the original series. ⚠️ Notable Absences Alexander Mahone (William Fichtner): Creator Paul Scheuring

: A fan favorite, T-Bag receives a mysterious letter that kicks off the season's plot and undergoes a high-tech prosthetic surgery. Amaury Nolasco Fernando Sucre

Dominic Purcell has often been the muscle to Miller's brain, but Season 5 gave him a more emotional arc.

The fifth season of , also known as the 2017 revival or "The Event Series," brought back the iconic original cast for a high-stakes breakout in Yemen. While the season divided critics, the reunion of the central brotherhood remains the highlight for long-time fans. Core Returning Cast Wentworth Miller

The core appeal of Season 5 was seeing how the "Fox River Eight" had evolved over nearly a decade.