The Prisoner's Dilemma
Brendan McLeod & Matthew GuzdialA critical analysis of Patrick McGoohan's The Prisoner, episode-by-episode: its creation, its themes, and its legacy. Hosted by Brendan McLeod and Matthew Guzdial.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Category | TV & Film | ||||
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Matthew's list of Prisoner-alikes: docs.google.com/document/d/1olVZvAkpC6qTYzt-XvLE1DNpnZY24lP6rN69BcXgS1g/edit?usp=sharing
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We reach the final episode of The Prisoner as Number Six comes face to face with rebellion, authority, and a curious sort of praise for his private war in the name of individuality. But who's running the Village, anyway? And what will Number Six do n... more
Content warnings for: alcohol abuse, motor accidents, psychological manipulation, nervous breakdowns
A clash of wills! A favorite Number Two returns to put the screws to Number Six. Will the secrets of the spy's resignation be revealed with regress... more
Sometimes, when The Prisoner plays with the format of the show, it produces some interesting results - results that can give you a new lens with which to view the show. Sometimes it results in an episode like this one - a spy farce with uneven budget... more
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Apple Podcasts5My Name is Grant
United States7 months ago - Great podcast
This podcast is fun and informative, although if you are watching The Prisoner for the first time, this might not be the ideal order to watch the show in. There is probably no ideal order to watch the shows in, but this also isn’t one. But it’s a great podcast, and the bonus episodes are also great, and provide additional context about the show and Patrick McGoohan.
Apple Podcasts5Lego DamashiiUnited States10 months ago - Decent job, gents
I am a Prisoner super fan, have probably seen the series 20-30 times through. I am an original TV disciple of Scot Apel from KTEH in the late 1970s -- it's how I was introduced to the show. I even visited Portmeirion 15 years ago, a true joy. I appreciate the lengthy episode discussions, including script notes and speculation on symbolism and other elements of the show. It's frankly an impossible job, and you do it better than any I've seen in ages. A tiny bone to pick..., very tiny...: I ... more
Apple Podcasts5The Pod SquadUnited Statesa year ago - Everything I’ve wanted in a Prisoner podcast
I appreciate this show’s analysis and coverage of the prisoner’s production. I’m on for the whole ride
Apple Podcasts5uprightVirginUnited Statesa year ago - Another Prisoner Podcast by the uninformed.
There are some great Prisoner podcasts out there, sadly this isn’t one of them. Almost no research has gone into the planning of this podcast resulting in glaring factual errors and repetition of apocryphal information (the free for all banner is not a danger man still, Jude law did not star in the avengers nor was it shown on the BBC and so on). The hosts claim at the beginning that they will provided a critical view yet provide little beyond describing what is happening in the episode and soun... more
Apple Podcasts1Gloriette61
United Kingdoma year ago
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