The series follows a task force assembled by the U.S. Marshals to capture prison escapees. It was the most-watched original drama series in A&E's history among adults 25–54 and adults 18–49. The series was picked up for a second season which premiered on March 4, 2012. Frank Grillo, who recurred in Prison Break's first season as Nick Savrinn, appears in the episode "Queen of Hearts"
