The revival is a compact story that moves at breakneck speed through nine episodes. Key Plot Points
Episode 4: The Prisoner's DilemmaWith ISIL forces closing in on the prison, the guards flee, leaving the inmates to their fate. Michael must team up with his rival Abu Ramal, the leader of ISIL in Yemen, to get out of the cellblock. Lincoln manages to reach the prison gates just as the city falls into chaos.
Michael, Lincoln, and the gang attempt to leave Yemen by boat, enlisting Sucre’s help.
The group must travel across the desert to reach Phaecia, a way station for refugees. This episode is heavy on survival elements, reminiscent of Season 2’s "manhunt" era.
Linc flies to Sana’a, Yemen, where he discovers Michael alive under the name Kaniel Outis. Michael is stoic, missing his tattoo, and refuses immediate help, screaming, "I don't need to be saved." The episode ends with a massive explosion in the city, revealing that Michael is trapped in Ogygia prison, surrounded by ISIS factions.
