'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. 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

'Fire Country' ties off all loose ends in the Season 4 finale titled 'Try Not To Drown.'
2 hours ago
Rip Wheeler comes across a dark secret from an employee’s past, and Beth Dutton remembers Jamie Dutton in the latest episode of ‘Dutton Ranch.’
5 hours ago
A new ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 4 tease has surfaced, and fans are already bracing themselves for more twists in Wellsbury.
6 hours ago
A glamorous singer becomes the top suspect in a deadly hotel murder as Elsbeth uncovers the real reason behind the crime.
7 hours ago
Netflix expands the 'Peaky Blinders' universe with a post-war sequel series starring 'Stranger Things' fan-favorite and other major stars.
16 hours ago
Following severe on-set clashes, Paramount's hit gangster thriller faces a massive shakeup that can completely transform Season 3.
19 hours ago
Fans expecting to see their favorite police procedural series, 'Law & Order,' will have to wait a bit due to this major change from NBC.
20 hours ago
‘Dutton Ranch’ Episode 3 teases fallout from Rip’s actions and hints at a mysterious connection between Beulah and Everett.
21 hours ago
Chris D’Angelo returned after ending Tristan Williams’ streak and faced a tense Final Jeopardy battle on May 21’s ‘Jeopardy!’
22 hours ago
At the end of the Season 2 finale, Georgie gives Mary an ultimatum, but it backfires
1 day ago