The perfect replacement show for Prison Break not only lasted six seasons but had its very own Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller). Prison Break's nail-biting action and twists were, at their heart, facilitated by Michael's many schemes as he attempted to prove his brother Lincoln's (Dominic Purcell) innocence. Though the series only got more complex as time went on, the story ultimately came to a close with updates on a Prison Break reboot still being few and far between despite its still strong premise and characters.

Michael's ability to come up with elaborate plans that, even when things went off the rails, somehow still prevailed was fascinating to witness. However, this kind of quick-thinking is not just reserved for the Fox crime drama. Several shows like Prison Break have at least one character who matches Michael's mental acuity and propensity to get into trouble. One particularly notable Prison Break replacement...