One of the most highly anticipated television events of next year is the return of FOX's "Prison Break," which is to be reintroduced as a miniseries with the network ordering nine episodes for Michael Scofield's (Wentworth Miller) return. For the past several months, the web has been filled with hundreds of rumors and that's a testament to how popular the prison-themed drama is, even though it'll be making a return after seven years of hiatus.

Since the show is expected to air early next year, it sounds about right to look back at the most notable theories and rumors about the revival of "Prison Break." Just to remind everyone, some of the things to be mentioned below are facts, such as the characters making a comeback, while others are pure speculations.

According to an earlier report from Deadline, series creator Paul Scheuring indicated that Michael didn't actually die and instead he simply faked his own death. This obviously is the best and most believable way to explain how Michael ended up in a Yemeni prison, as seen in the trailer, when he is supposed to be rotting six feet under.

Meanwhile, it is safe to bet that the entirety of the series will revolve on the mission to saving Michael. This quest will be led by his brother, Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell), and to be supported by several of the returnees from the previous seasons, including Fernando Sucre (Amaury Nolasco), C-Note (Rockmond Dunbar), and Sara Tancredi (Sarah Wayne Callies).

Beyond that arc, there are so many possibilities, including the speculation from iDigital Times wherein another returnee in the person of T-Bag (Robert Knepper) might turn into an enemy.

Along with the return of several old characters is the introduction of new ones, including Sara's husband, Jacob Ness (Mark Feuerstein), and Sara's young son, Mike (Christian Michael Cooper). It isn't clear though if Jacob turns out to be a supportive husband to Sara the moment she decides she'll help in breaking Michael out of prison.

"Prison Break" is set to return in the spring of 2017 on FOX.