AMC is currently in production on a remake of The Prisoner, the classic 1967 series starring and co-created by Patrick McGoohan. As an early promotion for the AMC mini-series, AMCtv.com is presenting the original series in full.
The science fiction/spy thriller only lasted for seventeen episodes but has remained a cult classic for over forty years. McGoohan stars as Number Six, a British Secret Agent who, after resigning, finds himself being held captive in “The Village.” In each episode, Number Six stubbornly attempts to escape from his surreal prison. His mysterious captors, meanwhile, pursue ingenious means of interrogation as they attempt to understand the reasons for Number Six’s resignation.
The Prisoner was groundbreaking when it initally aired in 1967-1968 and still manages to seem fresh and modern today. The Village (not unlike Lost’s Island) is controlled by manipulative leaders and under constant surveillance. Number Six’s attempts to escape are framed by innovative story-telling and beautiful production design. Whether or not the remake manages to compare to the original, it’s great that AMC is actively promoting their source material. Check it out while you can!
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