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The Prisoner

1967 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.7(158 reviews)

10.5435% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Sep 29, 1967
Last air date: Feb 2, 1968
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 17
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: Patrick McGoohan, George Markstein
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Everyman Films, ITC Entertainment

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Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1967 · 17 episodes

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Cast

Patrick McGoohan

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Reviews & ratings

7.7

158 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.699999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.7/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.699999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful