Prison wife here. Like to read positive posts. Like to read what helps.. I'm here to talk and listen.

I recently rewatched this newer adaptation of the Prisoner and while it was mostly not great, I really did think McKellen has what it takes to be a great #2.

I've been watching an episode of Star Trek a day, starting from the beginning, so last night I watched "Dagger of the Mind". It's pretty similar to "A Change of Mind," and that reminded me of something else from The Prisoner...

There are at least two episodes, "Free for All" and "A Change of Mind," where the Villagers have "spontaneous," organized reactions that also line up with Number Two's plans. In "Free for All," Number Six's campaign was ready-made, with an army of supporters with posters and chants. In "A Change of Mind," everyone is quick to shun the Unmutual, and just as quick to welcome back the Reformed.

There are obviously agents among the Villagers, but the premise of "Checkmate" is that the prisoners are afraid of the guards.

So what do you think is the deal with how easily the Villagers coalesce around Number Two's schemes? Are they being coerced, are Number Six's campaign crowds mostly guards, is it "Pavlovian" (such that coerc

What's your favorite episode? I am currently re-watching the series and my favorite as always is Hammer Into Anvil.

I started this server and this community to bring together like minded people. I haven’t seen a Prisoner community in the community browser so I figured I would take matters into my own hands.

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