My Favorite P.B. Character = Alexander Mahone

The most popular character on P.B. should be  Michael Scofield with no doubt. But ever since the character  ''Agent Mahone" was introduced to the series in the premiere episode of the second season, I just couldn't get my eyes off him.  He's as smart as Scofield but the scenes with him are way more heart-catching to me. As whatever happens to Scofield, I know he'd get it over with in the end anyway. But Mahone has his weak points. I would get really anxious if he has to deal with some kinda intense situation. I guess I'm obsessed with his character -- cold exterior and damaged beneath. And the guy who's playing the role, is extremely convincing and heartbreaking.

Well then I decided to do a little digging into this actor. I've searched 'William Fichtner' on the youtube (where I've wasted enough of my time =P) and got to see some of his clips from other works. God you wouldn't believe it's the same person behind all those different roles. Another thing I found is I should've recognized his face from several other movies I'd seen (Perfect Storm, Crash, etc.)....no wonder I thought he looked somewhat familiar.  But he's no longer a stranger when appeared in one of the recent hot sellers 'Dark Knight', although only during the first 6 minutes. You know what, even through a small part like that, he's able to deliver an awesome performance which totally blew my mind. This guy can really be whoever he wants to be. Isn't that the greatest part of being an actor?

I still remember in one of his interviews, when the host asked him to choose between being rich and still being able to do art but with no celebrity or a life with richness, art and celebrity, he said, "Celebrity is always flattering....but you know, if I had to pick one of the three, I'd say you go for the thing that makes your heart feel good, the art. And throw a little money in that, then you're really happy." I believe the words came out of his heart, as you can easily see how the man dedicated in every small part he got. Oh, and who said that 'there are no small parts, only small actors'? It has been proved.

From the very moment  that Mahone took the mission of  manhunting the escaped prisoners till now he actually turns into one of them, all the way down he's becoming the major reason for me to catch up on P.B.. I wish the character would stay alive as long as the show lasts. Go Mahone.