12 Worst TV Shows Of 2017 (So Far)

7. Prison Break

Prison Break 2017
Fox

An even more desperate, after-the-fact revival than 24: Legacy, Prison Break's absurd resurrection was so unnecessary and hilariously over-the-top that it veered close to self-parody.

The textbook example of a lazy cash-grab, the nine-episode mini-series tried to milk fan nostalgia for what little it was worth at this point, though it basically ended up feeling like a pointless, warmed-over retread.

Failing to move Michael and co. on in any meaningful way or even just serve up some solid, suspenseful action, this was TV at its most groan-worthy, though admittedly somewhat fun to laugh at.

But seriously, why the hell wasn't Sucre in this more? It's not like Amaury Nolasco is super busy these days...

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