After finishing the 2009 Miniseries we took a few weeks off, recovered, and now present you with this look back at our best-of and worst-of picks from The Prisoner. What was the Most McGoohan Moment? Most Questionable Technology? Best Number Tw

Checkmate (2009)

Jun 9th, 2018 44m 32s

This concludes the 2009 miniseries remake of "The Prisoner" leaving more questions than answers, much like the original. Unlike the original, here Number Six decides to replace Number Two voluntarily after an appeal from The Village's founder.

Schizoid (2009)

May 29th, 2018 43m 37s

Both Number Six and Number Two develop disturbing alter egos in this penultimate episode. 11-12 confronts his mother, and we get further glimpses of 313's past.

Darling (2009)

May 4th, 2018 1h 4m

Number Six's village existence and his life as Michael in New York draw closer together when he is introduced to 415 (Lucy in NY) through a dating service.

Anvil (2009)

Apr 19th, 2018 52m 4s

Number Six is persuaded to train to be an "undercover" in the village. He learns of the surveillance villagers are subject to, including the scrutiny of their own children.

Harmony (2009)

Apr 3rd, 2018 52m 8s

Here we continue our discussion of the 2009 miniseries adaptation of The Prisoner. In this episode Number Six is introduced to his alleged brother, searches for the ocean, and winds up imprisoned in the infamous clinic.

Arrival (2009)

Mar 19th, 2018 59m 21s

Here we cover the first episode of The Prisoner Miniseries, produced in 2009 by AMC and ITV. Starring Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel, this updated effort plays occasional homage to the original while changing to reflect the times.

Fallout

Mar 13th, 2018 1h 6m

In the final episode of The Prisoner, all becomes clear. Number Six finally meets Number One. We find out why he resigned, and who exactly runs the Village. No wait that's rubbish. We don't learn a damn thing, and all that's left is to hound Mc

The Prisoner in Pop Culture

Mar 8th, 2018 15m 29s

In this short minicast we discuss the lasting influence of The Prisoner on popular culture and television.

Once Upon a Time

Feb 28th, 2018 45m 12s

In this penultimate episode, a familiar Number Two returns to subject Number Six to the ultimate interrogation technique. The question is answered: will our hero successfully berate a man to death?

YouTube Highlights Minicast

Feb 26th, 2018 3m 29s

Here are two super-fun YouTube videos that give a little taste of what it would be like with Number Six played by a woman. First, a shot-for-shot remake of The Prisoner opening credits as a music video for the band Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darli

The Girl Who Was Death

Feb 14th, 2018 1h 3m

A bedtime story in the Village. Number six tells young children a jolly tale of WWII munitions, exploding cricket ball assassinations, a gauzy femme fatale, and a delusional mad scientist with a Napoleon complex hell-bent on launching his red r

Living in Harmony

Feb 6th, 2018 57m 28s

This week on Secret Agents of the Old West... random kids in the middle of fistfights...homicidal mime manchildren...veiled anti-Vietnam war agitprop...and yet more weeping and Pennyfarthing-stroking. Patrick McGoohan always wanted to star in a

Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darling

Jan 30th, 2018 46m 28s

Nigel Stock stands in for Patrick McGoohan in this unusual The Prisoner. Mind transference, forgotten fiances and an especially potent scientist are featured on this clip show episode while McGoohan filmed Ice Station Zebra in Hollywood.

The Good Neighboring Podcast Wraps Up

Jan 25th, 2018 2m 26s

Indulge us for a quick notice about our previous podcast, which will cease hosting soon.

Penny Farthing Minicast

Jan 11th, 2018 20m 42s

In this short podcast we explore the history of The Prisoner's odd vehicular mascot. Why the big wheel? And why were they replaced by the "safety" bicycle we all know and love?

Hammer Into Anvil

Jan 4th, 2018 49m 56s

Outraged by his sadistic tendencies, Number Six sets out to capitalize on the new Number Two's paranoia and weakness. We're also treated to another Kosho match.

It's Your Funeral

Dec 19th, 2017 1h

Number Six foils a plot to assassinate Number Two, fearing reprisals against the village. A highlight of this episode is the ancient, totally authentic martial art of Kosho.

Many Happy Returns

Dec 3rd, 2017 55m 50s

Waking up to a deserted village, Number Six sets about making a raft and escaping. Despite an encounter with German arms smugglers he makes it to London and his old flat, where he obtains a surprising amount of help from its charming new tenant

The Schizoid Man

Nov 14th, 2017 51m 58s

A new Number Two launches an assault on Number Six's identity with a combination of psychological conditioning and an identical double. It's a festival of doppelgängers, manly pursuits, facial hair and 60s ESP experiments.

The General

Nov 1st, 2017 1h 1m

The Village overseers plan mass mind control under the guise of an educational breakthrough called SpeedLearn. Number six manages to thwart their scheme but is scarred with a puncture wound and an encyclopedic understanding of European history

A, B & C

Oct 27th, 2017 54m 8s

Every night the dreams of Number Six are hijacked and taken to a swanky Parisian party where Number Two hopes to witness the real reason for his resignation. This episode features Herb Alpert, some 1960s oscilloscopes with terrifying powers, an

Bonus

Portmeirion Minicast

Oct 19th, 2017 25m 21s

The exterior filming of The Prisoner takes place in an unlikely location: the picturesque Welsh village of Portmeirion. This brief minicast explores the history and cultural significance of the unique Mediterranean resort on the Welsh coast.

The Chimes of Big Ben

Oct 16th, 2017 59m 12s

Nadia, new prisoner in the Village, gains Number Six's trust and helps him escape to London in a cozy packing crate. He realizes at the last minute that he has been deceived.