Breakout Kings Season 1

Right now you can watch Breakout Kings Season 1 on streaming — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Laz Alonso anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Breakout Kings Season 1 earns its spot. The plotting in Breakout Kings Season 1 is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Season 1 of Breakout Kings includes 13 episodes. It aired from March 2011 to May 2011. This season stars Laz Alonso, Domenick Lombardozzi and Serinda Swan. Laz Alonso and Domenick Lombardozzi lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Breakout Kings Season 1 passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Breakout Kings Season 1 delivers. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Watch Laz Alonso work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

🎬 Breakout Kings Season 1 — Episode Guide

Pilot (There are Rules)

2011-03-06

When convicted murderer August Tillman escapes from prison, Veteran U.S. Marshals Charlie DuChamp and Ray Zancanelli decide to take an unorthodox approach to fugitive apprehension by forming a special task force comprised of the three most elusive fugitives they have ever captured. Convicts Lloyd Lo...

Collected

2011-03-13

Xavier Price escapes from prison in the midst of a candlelight vigil outside the penitentiary. The Breakout Kings are immediately brought on the case to try and track him down. It turns out this violent criminal is a "collector," and has a history of kidnapping women, torturing them, and holding the...

The Bag Man

2011-03-20

Theodore 'T-Bag' Bagwell, a sociopath with a prosthetic hand and a mean streak to go with it, makes a bloody escape from prison and sets out on a path of vengeance.

Out of the Mouths of Babes

2011-03-27

Joe, a convicted pedophile, disguises himself as a crewmember on a film shoot and makes a break for it. The team must not only catch him, but must be sure he doesn't commit any more crimes while on the loose. Their first lead sends them to the school where Joe worked as a counselor and where the six...

Queen of Hearts

2011-04-03

The team tries to catch a ruthless woman convicted of murdering her husband by stabbing him 48 times, who escaped from prison on a school bus. It turns out the woman was tricking men into thinking she really cared for them so they would do what she wanted and help her escape. Charlie and Ray's speci...

Like Father, Like Son

2011-04-10

An escaped convict is out to bring down the prison system, all the pillars of organized government that he detests, and even a member of the team assigned to bring him to justice; Lloyd faces some difficult questions about where he came from.

Fun with Chemistry

2011-04-17

The race is on for the team to catch a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde after a cop is killed during a crime and killing spree following their escape: if the law enforcement agencies catch them first the Kings don't get a reduction in their sentences. Meanwhile, Julianne thinks about getting romantic wit...

Steaks

2011-04-24

An oversized inmate is poisoned and his coffin is used as a “Trojan Horse” for two inmates to escape the Cayuga Correctional Facility. One prisoner, out for revenge, brutally murders a prison guard, causing friction with the other prisoner, who only wants a big payday and to live in luxury. The murd...

One for the Money

2011-05-01

A handsome, rich, and cunning jewel thief, Andre, escapes from prison leaving all the prison guards scratching their heads and he breaks out just in time to make the biggest score of his career. It’s up to the Breakout Kings to track him down and figure out just what he’s been plotting and stop him ...

E10

Paid in Full

2011-05-08

A notorious contract killer escapes from the prison to carry out some unfinished business. As he is offing people left and right, the Breakout Kings must try to figure out the connection between his victims, catch him and lock him back up before he can kill again. The common thread between all of hi...

E11

Off the Beaten Path

2011-05-15

A violent schizophrenic with the skills of an outdoor survivalist and a history of ritualistic killing is off his meds and on the hunt. His prey, Debbie Myers, is a beautiful, young television host. After killing an orderly, he escapes and the one thing on his mind is finding Debbie, taking her to a...

E12

There are Rules

2011-05-22

A shocking scene at a prison erupts when an 18 wheeler crashes into the prison wall and an armored car escapes from the back of the truck, with several convicted felons hiding inside. Our rag-tag team is quick to begin the hunt for the fugitives and they learn the escapees are being lead by Ronald B...

E13

Where in the World is Carmen Vega

2011-05-30

Carmen Vega, the ruthless queen pin of a drug cartel, pulls off a violent and deadly escape while attending the funeral of her slain son. Her plan, get the family business back in order and hand over the keys to the kingdom to the heir apparent, her son Cesar. Carmen will stop at nothing, including ...

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