Over five seasons, the show evolved from a claustrophobic prison drama into a global conspiracy thriller. The success of the series rested not just on its twisting plotlines, but on its ensemble cast—a mix of hardened criminals, corrupt officials, and desperate family members.
The mysterious "Cardinal" figure behind The Company. The "General" is the overarching villain of the series, orchestrating the conspiracy that put Lincoln on death row. Russom plays him with quiet, authoritative menace, rarely raising his voice but commanding absolute power. full cast of prison break