Sarah Wayne Callies and Paul Adelstein discuss Prison Break Season 2 Episode 12, “Disconnect,” focusing on major reversals: Michael and Lincoln meet their father Aldo, learn of a tape that could exonerate Lincoln, and after Aldo is fatally shot they decide to stop running and fight back; Sucre escapes by plane, Mahone rams the brothers, Sarah escapes Kellerman, Kellerman is “erased” by Kim, and C-Note’s wife is arrested when seeking their daughter’s medication. They analyze how the episode pivots the season’s narrative from escape to taking down the larger conspiracy, the escalating collateral damage, and character shifts for both Michael and Kellerman. They also cover on-set details including prosthetic sewing, stunts, the hotel tub sequence, and an early call-time shoot, then interview Tony Denison about playing Aldo, fandom, scheduling conflicts with The Closer, his acting process and sobriety, and where he’d hide (Sicily).
00:00 Introduction and Episode Recap
01:04 Special Guest Announcement
01:47 Eggplant Parmesan Debate
02:32 Episode Details and Ratings
03:49 Episode Recap and Analysis
05:26 Cultural and Historical Context
09:29 Character Motivations and Plot Development
13:58 Behind the Scenes and Production Insights
30:46 Stunt Work and Camera Techniques
31:10 Michael Schofield's Origin Story
32:21 Introducing Tony Denison
33:12 Tony Denison's Career Highlights
40:36 Acting Techniques and Sobriety
46:45 Thoughts on Fatherhood and Aldo's Character
50:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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