The race to escape Ogygia is on.
That changes in a big way in Kaniel Outis.
In the episode named after his new mysterious identity, Michael and his new circumstances take center stage.
Credit: Ed ARaquel FOX
The action shifts inside the prison, where we meet Michaels new cellmates.
They all could be cool guys, but no one can replace Sucre!
This is our first time in their cell, and theyre already making a break for it.
Michael and Whip (Augustus Prew) are going up into the vent while the others play lookout.
Nothing is easy on this one, replies Michael.
I cant wait another four years, says an antsy Whip.
It was suppose to be one week.
Poseidon has left us here to die.
Hmmm, who is this Poseidon character?
Im thinking we might need to keep that name in mind.
The escape wont be happening tonight not a surprise, since its only episode 2.
That would be like Al Pacino becomingThe Godfather20 minutes into the first movie.
Luckily, as usual, Michael has another plan in motion.
Back at their hotel, C-Note is giving Lincoln (and us) the rundown on Kaniel Outis.
Call him Michael, requests Linc.
This helpful information dump is interrupted when they spot a shadow outside their door.
Its a kid who immediately books it, and Lincoln follows in hot pursuit through the crowded streets.
Aided by his hometown advantage, the kid eventually loses his tail.
The good news is that he left something behind one of Michaels signature origami swans.
Written on it is, Find the Sheikh of Light and I will be free.
She has her own family issues, as she unsuccessfully tries to persuade her father to leave the country.
Despite her strong anti-Outis feelings, Sheba relents when Lincoln pulls out a wad of cash.
Important question: Where the heck did this guy get so much money?
Literally, last episode he was being chased by some knuckleheads because he owed $100,000.
No one answers, but the voicemail is for the Director of Electrical Works.
I think the kid could take the day off!
As she says goodbye, Lincoln sends her the video of Michael from Ogygia.
Sitting in her car, shes an emotional wreck watching the footage.
The beautiful moment is ruined by a call from noted economist Jacob.
And guess who is there to help her?
Dont worry, that last sentence checks out.
Hes also supposedly a family man.
It would take a genius… like Michael, he says.
Later, he sends her video from four years ago of Michael shooting a high-ranking CIA officer.
Ja is quite the character.
Then, theres Sid, the unfortunate victim of anti-LGBT laws in his home country.
Hes worried that being gay will get him killed by a group of soon-to-be-released-from-solitary prisoners.
It was Sids responsibility to get the lights turned off.
A bold statement when you couldnt even do the one thing asked of you!
I dont appreciate his words about Michael; Jacob is proving to be a realRoyal Painsin my ass.
Unfortunately for him, hes not getting Dr. Sara Tancredi-level treatment; instead, hes whipped by a guard.
It turns out, though, Michael didnt swallow the pills.
He wants to trade them to Ja for a credit card number and phone.
Nope, he wants to order a pizza!
I cant blame him; pizza always makes me feel better too.
Sheba, Lincoln, and C-Note have made it into the suburbs after Lincoln flashed some more cash.
This guy is a human ATM.
Sheba doesnt back down, and the man is ultimately called away on other terrorist business.
Making their way through the dangerous region, they eventually find the Sheikh of Light.
He wont leave without his daughter, who is stuck in a nearby building with her students.
I feel like those two jobs should be done by separate people, but what do I know?
Ive never broken out of a prison.
I smell possible romance!
So who is this light guy?
Well, hes Sids father, and he was tasked with arranging a blackout at Ogygia.
This city may not have 24 hours, says C-Note.
Well, not with that attitude.
Shes talking about Michael, which raises the question of whether she told her pal the whole story.
Because thats a lot to dump on someone.
The gab session ends when MJ is a no-show.
Panicked, Sara begins to run around looking for him.
Thankfully, hes all good, just hanging out on the playground with a pizza guy.
Bad news: no pizza, not even a slice.
Instead, an origami with the message, Hide everyone.
A storm is coming.
In more positive news, the lights flash, meaning the escape is on for tomorrow.
Then, exactly at that moment, Ramal appears.
The whole prison is at a standstill waiting to see what will happen next.
The terrorist leader walks to straight to Michael.
Michael replies, Yes, tomorrow night.
Ruh roh, maybe we should be worried about Michaels motivations.
Somewhere, Jacob is smiling.
What did you think?
How many liquor stores did Lincoln knock over before the trip to Yemen?
