Reviews for the finale were mixed, often highlighting the contrast between Michael’s brilliant endgame and the rushed nature of the narrative:
“It was so god damn obvious that T-Bag was in the top bunk. It was perfect but also showed that T-Bag would be spending the rest of his life on the inside.” TV Fanatic · 8 years ago [S5E9] Behind the Eyes
A common criticism was that the episode felt rushed, with many suggesting it should have been a 90-minute installment rather than 45 minutes. Many reviewers felt Whip’s death was "out of place" and "done solely for shock value," arguing it robbed T-Bag of his potential redemption arc. Reviews for the finale were mixed, often highlighting
“The ending felt a little underwhelming to me, not gonna lie. Not even a real family scene with Michael/Sara/Mike?” Reddit · r/PrisonBreak · 8 years ago “The ending felt a little underwhelming to me,