One of the season's greatest strengths was the return of the fan-favorite ensemble:
Though his role is smaller, the "heart" of the original crew provides a much-needed sense of loyalty and nostalgia.
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Sea chase. Michael’s boat is destroyed. Whip and Michael capture one of Poseidon’s men. They force him to call Poseidon, setting a trap. T-Bag arrives in Greece, now realizing he’s been used.
The second half of the season shifts from a prison break to a manhunt. Michael, Lincoln, C-Note, and Sucre (who appears later) try to make their way back to the United States while being pursued by Cyclops (an ISIS operative) and rogue CIA agents. One of the season's greatest strengths was the
Flashbacks show Michael alive after the fake tombstone. He faked his death to protect Sara and Lincoln. Now he’s branded a terrorist by CIA rogue agent Poseidon (Jacob). Lincoln teams with C-Note and Sheba to break him out.
Michael reveals he recorded Jacob admitting to everything. In a standoff, Poseidon shoots Whip. Whip dies in T-Bag’s arms. Poseidon is arrested by UN authorities. T-Bag returns to Fox River (for killing Poseidon’s men). Michael, Sara, Lincoln, and Mike reunite. Final scene: T-Bag, back in prison, gets a visitor—posing a new mystery. Whip and Michael capture one of Poseidon’s men
The team travels to Greece to find a boat Michael stashed. Poseidon sends mercenaries. A flashback reveals Michael’s original deal with the CIA went wrong. Sara reunites with Lincoln but not yet with Michael.