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Prison Break is an American Drama Series. However, Prison Break has many different elements of genres that allows it to fit into different sub-genres.

Firstly, Prison Break fits into the genre of ‘Thriller’. This is because ‘Prison Break’ plays on the audience’s anxiety throughout each episode. Each episode follows a different stage to the escape however there is always an obstacle to overcome, keeping the audience on edge and always involved in the series.

Secondly, Prison Break has elements of soap. This is through the different events that always take place. There is the ever-present attraction between Michael and the doctor however the tension that arises through their circumstances. You also have the sub-plots that take place with Veronica, attempting to uncover the truth and LJ, Lincoln’s son who becomes a target for govt. agents.