Throughout the show's run, Lincoln (played by Dominic Purcell) is placed in immediate, life-threatening jeopardy multiple times. 1. The Electric Chair (Season 1)
This article provides the of every "near-death" experience for Lincoln Burrows, explains the famous "death" hoax that confuses fans, and clarifies what happens to him in the series finale and the revival season.
Section 4 — The 2017 revival, “Prison Break” Season 5 (full spoilers) prison break lincoln death full
In the series' revival, Lincoln is shot by Luca Abruzzi, an old debt collector. Although severely wounded, he survives and eventually sees the main antagonist, Poseidon, brought to justice. The Confusion Around "Lincoln's Death"
In the Season 5 finale, "Behind the Eyes," it was revealed that Lincoln survived his wounds. He even managed to escape the hospital to help Michael take down Poseidon once and for all. Throughout the show's run, Lincoln (played by Dominic
The central premise of the show's first season is Michael Scofield's plan to save Lincoln from his scheduled execution at Fox River State Penitentiary. The Charge:
While being transported, Lincoln’s transport van is intentionally rammed by a semi-truck in an assassination attempt orchestrated by The Company. Secret Service Agent Paul Kellerman attempts to smother Lincoln to death at the crash site. Lincoln is saved by his father, Aldo Burrows, who leads an underground movement against The Company. 3. Sona Incarceration (Season 3) Section 4 — The 2017 revival, “Prison Break”
Later, in Season 4, we learn that The Company staged a fake death for Lincoln to manipulate Michael in the past. They kidnapped Lincoln’s father, Aldo Burrows, and made Lincoln believe his father was dead when he wasn't. This cycle of faking deaths to control the Burrows family is a recurring theme.
Lincoln's desire to protect his family is the engine that drives his character, but the show tragically reveals that his family ties are also the primary source of his life-threatening troubles.
While Prison Break was never a documentary on forensic science, the "Lincoln death" fake-out marked a turning point for the series. Here is why it remains a sore spot for fans:
Lincoln’s initial threat is entirely legal. Framed for the murder of Terence Steadman, the brother of the Vice President, Lincoln is sentenced to death by electrocution. In Season 1, Episode 14 ("Rat"), he is strapped into the electric chair. His execution is stayed at the last second by Judge Kessler due to new evidence secretly provided by a mysterious source. 2. The Car Crash (Season 1)