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*[[Laz Alonso]] portrays Charlie Duchamp, a [[United States Marshals Service#Deputy U.S. Marshals|Deputy U.S. Marshal]] and head of the task force. He came from the Department of Criminal Program Analysis and was assigned to a desk job for six years because of a [[congenital heart defect]]. He is under a great deal of pressure to produce results, since any failures in the task force could lead to his being permanently placed on desk work. |
*[[Laz Alonso]] portrays Charlie Duchamp, a [[United States Marshals Service#Deputy U.S. Marshals|Deputy U.S. Marshal]] and head of the task force. He came from the Department of Criminal Program Analysis and was assigned to a desk job for six years because of a [[congenital heart defect]]. He is under a great deal of pressure to produce results, since any failures in the task force could lead to his being permanently placed on desk work. |
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*[[Domenick Lombardozzi]] portrays Ray Zancanelli, a former Deputy U.S. Marshal who lost his job after he was convicted of stealing money to buy his daughter a car. This information was originally kept a secret from the other convicts until it was exposed. He appears to be able to relate better with the convicts than Charlie because of this. Ray is currently on parole, living at a [[halfway house]] but is given the rank of [[United States Marshals Service#Special Deputy U.S. Marshals|Special Deputy U.S. Marshal]]. As such he is allowed to carry a weapon unlike the other convicts. Ray is divorced, but maintains a good relationship with his daughter. Prior to his conviction, he came up with the idea for the task force |
*[[Domenick Lombardozzi]] portrays Ray Zancanelli, a former Deputy U.S. Marshal who lost his job after he was convicted of stealing money to buy his daughter a car. This information was originally kept a secret from the other convicts until it was exposed. He appears to be able to relate better with the convicts than Charlie because of this. Ray is currently on parole, living at a [[halfway house]] but is given the rank of [[United States Marshals Service#Special Deputy U.S. Marshals|Special Deputy U.S. Marshal]]. As such he is allowed to carry a weapon unlike the other convicts. Ray is divorced, but maintains a good relationship with his daughter. Prior to his conviction, he came up with the idea for the task force. |
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*[[Brooke Nevin]] portrays Julianne "Jules" Simms, a former student at the [[Federal Law Enforcement Training Center]]. She was first in her class until she was expelled for her various psychological disorders which include social anxiety, panic disorder and depression. Julianne acts as an analyst, researching and determining the various resources at the disposal of the convicts; such as family, money and property they may use to aid their escape. She and Ray have a close relationship, as he was there for her when she was expelled; he requested that she be assigned to the task force. |
*[[Brooke Nevin]] portrays Julianne "Jules" Simms, a former student at the [[Federal Law Enforcement Training Center]]. She was first in her class until she was expelled for her various psychological disorders which include social anxiety, panic disorder and depression. Julianne acts as an analyst, researching and determining the various resources at the disposal of the convicts; such as family, money and property they may use to aid their escape. She and Ray have a close relationship, as he was there for her when she was expelled; he requested that she be assigned to the task force. |
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*[[Malcolm Goodwin]] portrays Sean "Shea" Daniels, a former drug smuggler who provides working knowledge of how convicts may potentially move about. He is considered "street smart," giving him a better understanding of how convicts think. He originally came up with the name "''Breakout Kings''" for the task force. |
*[[Malcolm Goodwin]] portrays Sean "Shea" Daniels, a former drug smuggler who provides working knowledge of how convicts may potentially move about. He is considered "street smart," giving him a better understanding of how convicts think. He originally came up with the name "''Breakout Kings''" for the task force. |
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| Genre | Action Crime Thriller |
| Created by | Nick Santora Matt Olmstead |
| Starring | Laz Alonso Brooke Nevin Domenick Lombardozzi Malcolm Goodwin Serinda Swan Jimmi Simpson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Nick Santora Matt Olmstead Peter Chernin Katherine Pope Gavin Hood |
| Production location | Toronto |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Production companies | Fox 21 Chernin Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | A&E |
| Release | March 6, 2011 – present |
| Related | |
| Prison Break | |
Breakout Kings is an American drama television series created by Nick Santora and Matt Olmstead, which airs on the A&E network. The one-hour pilot episode premiered on March 6, 2011 at 10 p.m.[1]
Premise
In order to catch escaped convicts, a squad of U.S. Marshals makes a special deal with several current prisoners. If they agree to help, their sentences will be reduced by one month for each fugitive they bring in and they will be transferred to a minimum-security facility. However, if any of them should try to escape, they will all be returned to their original prisons and their sentences will be doubled.
Cast
- Laz Alonso portrays Charlie Duchamp, a Deputy U.S. Marshal and head of the task force. He came from the Department of Criminal Program Analysis and was assigned to a desk job for six years because of a congenital heart defect. He is under a great deal of pressure to produce results, since any failures in the task force could lead to his being permanently placed on desk work.
- Domenick Lombardozzi portrays Ray Zancanelli, a former Deputy U.S. Marshal who lost his job after he was convicted of stealing money to buy his daughter a car. This information was originally kept a secret from the other convicts until it was exposed. He appears to be able to relate better with the convicts than Charlie because of this. Ray is currently on parole, living at a halfway house but is given the rank of Special Deputy U.S. Marshal. As such he is allowed to carry a weapon unlike the other convicts. Ray is divorced, but maintains a good relationship with his daughter. Prior to his conviction, he came up with the idea for the task force.
- Brooke Nevin portrays Julianne "Jules" Simms, a former student at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. She was first in her class until she was expelled for her various psychological disorders which include social anxiety, panic disorder and depression. Julianne acts as an analyst, researching and determining the various resources at the disposal of the convicts; such as family, money and property they may use to aid their escape. She and Ray have a close relationship, as he was there for her when she was expelled; he requested that she be assigned to the task force.
- Malcolm Goodwin portrays Sean "Shea" Daniels, a former drug smuggler who provides working knowledge of how convicts may potentially move about. He is considered "street smart," giving him a better understanding of how convicts think. He originally came up with the name "Breakout Kings" for the task force.
- Serinda Swan portrays Erica Reed, a bounty hunter and expert tracker. She was raised by her father, who himself was a bounty hunter. He was tortured and killed in retaliation for the capture of a gang member, and Erica hunted down and killed five of the six people involved in the murder. Barely 20 at the time, she killed her victims so flawlessly that she was only convicted of weapons charges. She has a daughter who currently resides with her father but has little to no contact with her, despite her desire to be more involved with her. The murder of her father and the loss of her daughter causes her great pain and anger.
- Jimmi Simpson portrays Dr. Lloyd Lowery, a former child prodigy and a behaviorist. He provides an in-depth psychological evaluation of escaped convicts, which allow him to predict the movements and actions that an escaped convict may undertake before they get away. Lloyd also provides psychological help to Julianne and Erica on their various mental problems whenever possible. Ironically Lloyd suffers from an addiction to gambling. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison for writing illegal prescriptions to college students to cover his gambling debts. His actions caused an 18 year old girl to overdose and die; an action he deeply regrets.
Development and production
Breakout Kings was originally in development for the Fox network. Matt Olmstead and Nick Santora wrote the pilot, after receiving a script commitment from Fox in August 2009.[2] In January 2010, Fox greenlit a pilot episode.[3] On May 12, 2010, it was announced that Fox did not pick up the series for the 2010–11 television season.[4] Fox attempted to sell Breakout Kings to other networks,[4][5] and in June 2010, it was reported that A&E had picked up the drama for 13 episodes.[6]
Production was expected to begin in fall 2010 in Toronto for a 2011 premiere.[7] Robert Knepper appeared as his Prison Break character T-Bag in episode 3 of season one.[8][9] The other characters from Prison Break are mentioned as "the Fox River 8" in the third episode of season 1 as well.
Critical response
Brian Ford Sullivan from The Futon Critic reviewed Breakout Kings in June 2010. The review called the show a "violent version of Leverage" with colorful characters and a great performance by Jimmi Simpson as Lloyd Lowery, but with some inconsistencies like the character of Brooke Nevin and a bunch of ideas that don't quite fit.[10] To garner more publicity, the network screened the show for a number of reviewers in the weeks prior to official airing. One such review came out on SpoilerTV (February 22, 2011) and echoed Sullivan's initial problems with characterization and writing. Indications were that Breakout Kings seems to suffer from rough writing in the pilot, but there was slight improvement in a subsequent episode. However, the overall impression was that the flaws of the show may handicap its success.[11] Echoing these issues, FlickDirect′s review[12] points out that character background or explanation is lacking in many cases.
References
- ^ Gorman, Bill (January 18, 2011). "A&E's 'Breakout Kings' Premiere Changed To March 6". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 19, 2011.
- ^ "Development Update: Friday, August 21". The Futon Critic. August 21, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 22, 2010). "Fox greenlights 'Breakout Kings'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 12, 2010). "PRIMETIME PILOT PANIC: Fox Picks Up 5 New Series & Renews 'Lie To Me', 'Target'; Passes On 'Breakout Kings', 'Breaking In', 'Tax Men', 'Strange Brew', 'Most Likely To Succeed' & 'The Station'". Deadline. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 15, 2010). "PRIMETIME PILOT PANIC: 'Breakout Kings' Looks For New Home After Fox Passes". Deadline. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 28, 2010). "It's official: Fox's 'Breakout Kings' moving to A&E". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
- ^ "A&E Greenlights New Original Drama Series "Breakout Kings" from FOX 21 and Chernin Entertainment". The Futon Critic. June 29, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2010.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (November 5, 2010). "Exclusive: 'Prison Break' baddie confirms he's doing 'Breakout Kings' for A&E in early 2011". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
- ^ "Development Update: Monday, October 11". The Futon Critic. October 11, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
- ^ "The Futon's First Look: "Breakout Kings" (FOX)". The Futon Critic. June, 2010. Retrieved June, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=and|date=(help) - ^ "Breakout Kings - Advanced Screening". SpoilerTV. February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
- ^ "Breakout Kings Series Review". FlickDirect. February 22, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
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