The production built a massive, 300-foot-long replica of Sona prison on a ranch outside Dallas, Texas, to withstand the planned fire and destruction stunts for the finale.
Following the explosive cliffhanger of Season 2, Prison Break returned for a third season in 2007 with a bold new setting and a shaken-up cast. Gone was the sprawling manhunt across America; the action relocated to the sweltering, lawless Sona Federal Prison in Panama. While the core brothers remained, Season 3 saw significant changes, including the shocking departure of a major character and the introduction of several unforgettable new players. prison break 3 cast