The Prisoner
The Prisoner
It consists of 17 one-hour episodes. While each makes sense when viewed alone (The Prisoner is no soap opera), they also come together as a complete story. The series has a definite beginning and a definite end; the conflicts are resolved and the questions are answered (more or less). There are no transparent hooks for a movie sequel, and there will be no "next generation" :-).
On the surface, it is a well done action/suspense show, and is quite enjoyable as such. But closer inspection reveals multiple levels of meaning and numerous possible interpretations, many of which are still debated today. It has a lot of intellectual appeal, with a feel reminiscent of Huxley and Orwell. The Prisoner is a refreshing change from the mindless rubbish so common on modern television.
See here for technical credits. A few quotations from the series are also available. It also seems that Iron Maiden have a song about the Prisoner (in adpcm format).
aa832@freenet.carleton.ca) for providing it.
