The Prisoner
“You only think you're free.”
Series Overview
A man wakes up in a new place - a place he doesn't recognize, a place where people have numbers instead of names, a place called "The Village" where all traces of his former life are renounced as delusions.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
2009 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Nov 15, 2009
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Checkmate”
6 encounters new arrivals, which contradicts claims that no world exists. 2 shows off new houses, indicating the Village's expansion. This is later revealed to be to increased pressure on 6 to replace 2 to stop the holes from destroying the Village. 6 confronts 2 about the newcomers, but soon forgets as 2 reveals he has afflicted 6 with a disease that will kill him. 6 confronts 11–12 when he meets him at l 909's grave and again at Go Inside.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Prisoner (2009) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Gallagher
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Damien Timmer, Rebecca Keane, Bill Gallagher, Michele Buck, Christina Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Hopkins
Producer
Lance Samuels
Producer
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Michael Pickwoad
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prisoner
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What is The Prisoner about?
A man wakes up in a new place - a place he doesn't recognize, a place where people have numbers instead of names, a place called "The Village" where all traces of his former life are renounced as delusions.
How many seasons does The Prisoner have?
The Prisoner comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Prisoner?
Key cast members in The Prisoner include Jim Caviezel, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Ruth Wilson, Jamie Campbell Bower.
Who created or directed The Prisoner?
The Prisoner was developed and directed by Bill Gallagher.