'Escape at Dannemora': Finale ties up the loose ends and unravels the three main characters to their cores

In the finale, the big reveal Ben Stiller drops is not for us viewers, but mostly for the characters in the show itself.

The best part about Ben Stiller's riveting dark prison drama, 'Escape at Dannemora', was probably how keeping the air of suspense alive was never a concern. Based on the true story of the infamous Clinton Correctional Facility escape in 2015, Stiller's Showtime drama focused primarily on the meticulous planning convicted murderers Richard Matt (Benicio del Toro) and David Sweat (Paul Dano) put in to break out of the New York prison they were housed in.

Further detailing went into showing prison employee Joyce 'Tillie' Mitchel's (Patricia Arquette) involvement in the plan, as she was the one who provided them the tools to break out of prison, in exchange for sexual gratification.

A catalyst in keeping the tension intact was the timing and spontaneity with which these individuals' stories were laid out, and with the finale finally having aired, it's no secret that Stiller did a remarkable job of tying the loose ends together, when it came to these character's perception about each other, and their own selves. 

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