So last week we saw the thrilling death of the first major character of the season at the conclusion of the season premiere. This week, as we saw during the preview for this week’s episode, the focus is on LJ Burrows and the continuing escape of the “Fox River Eight”. It also marks the first appearance of David “Tweener” Apolskis in season 2, but still no sign of Haywire yet. We also delve into what will become of Captain Brad Bellick and Warden Pope. Lastly we find out the significance of what the title “Otis” means.
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For the first time in a while, we actually see the guys getting something to eat! It’s also the point where the convicts break up again. Sucre, C-Note, and Abruzzi appear to be leaving together, but indications lead me to believe they will split once again in the near future. This leaves Michael and Lincoln as the group they envisioned at the start of the plan while everyone else is running around by themselves.
What happened to Tweener you ask? He actually does the clever thing and does a “bump-and-swipe” to get some money, blends in with the University crowd, and hitches a ride to Utah with a student. Just because it’s the most plausible of the outfits and different plans each group has, he gets a gold star sticker for this episode. On the other hand, we have Mr. Bagwell and his magical hand at Dr. Gudat’s Veterinary Clinic who gets the “check minus” for this episode. Is only a few hours with a veterinary surgeon enough to repair a severed hand (including nerves and tendons) and be close to a normal guy when he should be dead already? Apparently in the Prison Break world it’s enough. He even has the strength to attack Dr. Gudat, tie him up on a table, kill him (presumably), and drive away in his SUV.
Finally we find out what the significance of “Otis”. As it turns out, “Otis” is part of a larger clue. “On the third, look out for Otis Wright. Until then, keep your head up.” Otis is referring to the Otis elevator in the court house’s building on the third floor and “Wright” is signaling that LJ needs to go into the “right” elevator where Lincoln and Michael will be there to save him. “Keep your head up” refers to the ceiling of the elevator so he’ll know where to find them. Unfortunately Agent Mahone is smart enough to figure out the word play and gets in the elevator with LJ and stops Lincoln and Michael from taking him. Now the problem is that LJ Burrows will be tried as an adult for the two murders he didn’t commit and be sent to a prison in Arizona. Is this a sign that the brothers will be breaking LJ out of prison? Or could their dad make his first appearance in season 2 and save the day again?
Stay tuned next week for another exciting episode to see if Lincoln buttons up his shirt and if Michael continues to wear that dapper suit. Episodes still aren’t up to par with season 1 yet, but I think the best is still to come.
I want to know how Tweener got a buzz cut using only a comb and a pair of scissors.
I wonder what stuff Michael left in the car that was supposed to be used to save LJ. They seemed fine without it. Also am I seeing things or do Michael and Agent Mahone have the same glasses?
Just realized that Agent Kellerman is nowhere to be seen in season 2 yet.
Never really got into it, but it sounds like a cool show, ill probably give it a watch sometime (y)