Ep 1. Ogygia

After eight long years, "Prison Break" returns for its fifth and final season with the highly anticipated premiere of the first episode titled "Ogygia." The episode starts with the sudden reappearance of Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), who was presumed dead by his loved ones.

However, T-Bag (Robert Knepper) is the only one who seems to have known that Michael is very much alive and well, with a completely different identity. T-Bag contacts Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), who then decides to track down the truth about his brother.

The episode also includes the appearance of familiar faces from the previous "Prison Break" seasons, including Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies) and Fernando Sucre (Amaury Nolasco). Sara is working as a doctor and is the mother of Michael's son who is born after his alleged death. Meanwhile, Sucre is trying to come to terms with his wife's decision to divorce him.

"Ogygia" sets the stage for the season with a new escape plan, involving the return of Michael and the formation of a new team. The team is tasked with freeing Michael from a Ogygia, a prison located in the war-torn country of Yemen. Along the way, they encounter several obstacles, including a man named Abu Ramal (Numan Acar), who seems to have links to Michael's past.

The episode also introduces two new characters, Ja (Rick Yune) and Whip (Augustus Prew), who play a vital role in the upcoming plotline. Ja is a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, while Whip has his own reasons for being a part of the team.

As the episode progresses, the team members reunite to plan their next move, but they quickly realize that they must deal with some unexpected challenges. T-Bag and Michael meet after eight long years, and their first encounter after the presumed death of Michael is full of suspicion, anger, and pent-up emotions.

The episode ends with a thrilling cliffhanger, leaving the fans of the show on the edge of their seats. "Ogygia" opens up a world of opportunities for the final season of "Prison Break," with the promise of more action, suspense, and drama. The episode sets the tone for what is to come, introducing a new chapter that will not only explain the mystery surrounding Michael's return but the reason behind his disappearance.

Overall, "Ogygia" is a fantastic first episode to the new season of "Prison Break." It successfully draws the fans back into the story and sets up a thrilling arc that promises to deliver a satisfying conclusion to a beloved series.