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The Prisoner, 1967 British tv series​

A single season of 17 episodes was filmed between September 1966 and January 1968. The first episode in the UK aired in September 1967 but the series first premiered in Canada before the UK release. The series was released in June 1968 in the US.

Breaking it down to its most simplistic level, The Prisoner’s basic plot involves a British government intelligence agent (played by Patrick McGoohan) who has resigned his position for reasons unknown. In short order, when he returns to his home he is gassed unconscious . He is then taken by persons unknown to a strange place that he awakens in called The Village.

In "The Village" no one has a name, everyone has a number. McGoohan is dubbed “number 6. The ex-agent rejects being addressed as a number, and defiantly reminds his incarcerators, “I am not a number. I am a free man.”

McGoohan admits The Prisoner was intended for a very small audience-intelligent people. It was meant to provoke and have people question its meaning. The show succeeded.

Fifty years later, The Prisoner has as much cultural relevance today as it did when it was first broadcast in 1967. It is still debated and analyzed and considered as being WAY ahead of its time. Many of McGoohan’s concerns about mankind are currently and unfortunately playing out.

Below is the first episode of The Prisoner: "Arrival". If you are intrigued, I strongly suggest you buy the series on DVD or watch it on one of the streaming services. If you question the collective versus the individual and how technology affects us, the series is well worth watching.
Patrick McGoohan Explains The Meaning Of The Prisoner, A TV Classic

In summary, an enjoyable tv series involving a reoccurring theme of individualism, as represented by Number Six, versus collectivism, as represented by Number Two and the others in the Village. A foreshadowing of the information gathering age plus hints of nationalism versus globalism yet to come. High production values, exceptional acting sprinkled with fashionable 60's mod clothing style throughout.

The Prisoner: Miniseries

List of The Prisoner episodes - Wikipedia

The Prisoner - Wikipedia

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[Nostradennis]

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The Prisoner, 1967 British tv series

A single season of 17 episodes was filmed between September 1966 and January 1968. The first episode in the UK aired in September 1967 but the series first premiered in Canada before the UK release. The series was released in June 1968 in the US.

Breaking it down to its most simplistic level, The Prisoner’s basic plot involves a British government intelligence agent (played by Patrick McGoohan) who has resigned his position for reasons unknown. In short order, when he returns to his home he is gassed unconscious . He is then taken by persons unknown to a strange place that he awakens in called The Village.

In "The Village" no one has a name, everyone has a number. McGoohan is dubbed “number 6. The ex-agent rejects being addressed as a number, and defiantly reminds his incarcerators, “I am not a number. I am a free man.”

McGoohan admits The Prisoner was intended for a very small audience-intelligent people. It was meant to provoke and have people question its meaning. The show succeeded.

Fifty years later, The Prisoner has as much cultural relevance today as it did when it was first broadcast in 1967. It is still debated and analyzed and considered as being WAY ahead of its time. Many of McGoohan’s concerns about mankind are currently and unfortunately playing out.

Below is the first episode of The Prisoner: "Arrival". If you are intrigued, I strongly suggest you buy the series on DVD or watch it on one of the streaming services. If you question the collective versus the individual and how technology affects us, the series is well worth watching.
Patrick McGoohan Explains The Meaning Of The Prisoner, A TV Classic

In summary, an enjoyable tv series involving a reoccurring theme of individualism, as represented by Number Six, versus collectivism, as represented by Number Two and the others in the Village. A foreshadowing of the information gathering age plus hints of nationalism versus globalism yet to come. High production values, exceptional acting sprinkled with fashionable 60's mod clothing style throughout.

The Prisoner: Miniseries

List of The Prisoner episodes - Wikipedia

The Prisoner - Wikipedia

 

[Silent Bob]

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Date: 2020-01-05 22:56:57
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One of my all time favourites, was thinking of watching this series again. I think I will see a lot of stuff I missed first time around, already the green dome feels more interesting based on this forum. Was only thinking of this recently when watching a video of Epstein's island, reminded me of the village.