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"The Prisoner" starring Patrick McGoohan is one of the most imaginative series of all time. Patrick McGoohan stars as a top-level spy (presumably his role in the series "Secret Agent") who abruptly resigns. Apparently McGoohan knows too much, for he is shortly thereafter gassed and when he awakes he is in a surreal place known as "The Village" from which a person may not leave. The Villiage is indeed something out of Kafka, and McGoohan's attempts to escape and reclaim his life are the foundation of each of these 17 episodes.
The series engages the viewer at all times, and became a cult favorite both in Britain and the States when it aired in the late 1960s. I was in junior high when this series aired, and I rarely missed it. Most of my friends were similarly hooked.
It is terrific that this complete series is now available on DVD. Most of us will want to snap it up. Highly recommended. RJB.
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I have been an ardent fan(?) of this series since it's initial release on CBS in the '60's. The underlying message of a person's right to be an individual and not succumb to pressures exerted by whomever is a timeless theme. Even though the series is now somewhat dated and almost laughable in places (The computer in "The General", for example) Patrick McGoohan's superb portrayal has never been equalled, in my opinion. For those who have seen the remake on TV and have not seen the original, you really should get this set, especially since the price has become more affordable. Ian McKellan is of course a wonderful actor but the series pales in comparison to the original. Rest in peace Patrick McGoohan- your legacy in this most excellent series shall live on.The Prisoner - Complete Series Megaset (40th Anniversary Edition)
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Prisoner is "different", it looks a little dated now of course, but it is still a lot of fun to watch. The story is timeless and makes you think......."what is real, could it happen??????"
Patrick McGoohan is perfect in the lead role of the confused and angry ex-spy who sets about planning to escape, but where and what is he escaping from?
Well done, very different type of spy series.
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A real plesure to see one of my favorites (without commercials) from the 60s. Of course, some of the technical aspects are a little dated, but "The Prisoner" still remains among the finest series ever produced. Just sit back and enjoy it - psycho-analysis not required. As usual, Patrick McGoohan shines in his role as he always has in any TV or movie effort.
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I watched The Prisoner when it was first broadcast in the 60's and loved it then as a teen, it is even better now as a middel age adult! Timeless. Looking forward to comparing the original to the upcoming A&E version in November '09
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