The Prisoner's genius lies in its foresight. It is not as relevant today; it is more relevant.
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07/30/08
Prisoner, The - Ep. 1 (1968)
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Reviews Counted:7
Fresh:7
Rotten:0
Average Rating:9.4/10
Runtime: 52 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: "The Arrival" This first episode of one of TV's most creative series depicts The Prisoner's abduction and arrival in the village. There he is held captive and interrogated by a mysterious man known... [More]
Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Virginia Maskell, Guy Doleman
Reviews for Prisoner, The - Ep. 1
1 - 7 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
One of the all-time greatest TV series
12/14/04
No review available.
07/29/04
Brilliant and fearless -- one of the best TV series ever made..
06/27/03
A great beginning to a wonderful groundbreakng series. This episode hooks you, and makes you want to see the others.
02/14/03
First episode of the classic TV series, not the best of the series, but essential
08/22/02
No review available.
08/13/02
1 - 7 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
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