TV series
The Prisoner
1967–1968, English, on ITV1. Created by Patrick McGoohan & George Markstein.
No man is just a number.
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 17
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1968
Worth the Hype
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7.7/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E17: Fall Out
Aired 2 February 1968
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Patrick McGoohanCreator
- George MarksteinCreator
- Patrick McGoohanNumber Six · 17 ep
- Angelo MuscatLe majordome · 14 ep
- Peter SwanwickThe Supervisor · 8 ep
- Fenella FieldingLoudspeaker Announcer · 7 ep
- Leo McKernFormer Number Two · 3 ep
- Christopher BenjaminPotter · 3 ep
- Grace ArnoldMaid · 3 ep
- Colin GordonNumber Two · 2 ep
- Alexis KannerNumber Forty Eight / The Kid · 2 ep
- Denis ShawShopkeeper · 2 ep
- John CazabonMan in Cave · 2 ep
- Patsy SmartWaitress · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 September 1967
- Last aired
- 2 February 1968
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Prisoner: quick answers
Is The Prisoner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 223 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Prisoner are there?
The Prisoner has 1 season and 17 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Prisoner finished?
Yes. The Prisoner ended in 1968, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch The Prisoner?
The Prisoner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.
Is The Prisoner suitable for kids?
The Prisoner is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Prisoner?
If you liked The Prisoner, try Under the Dome, John Doe, Haven.
Who created The Prisoner?
The Prisoner was created by Patrick McGoohan and George Markstein and stars Patrick McGoohan, Angelo Muscat, Peter Swanwick.