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more about #ianmckellen schwartz001: #1 is, to me, the killer -- because it makes the people of the village seem like fools or else entirely conscious dupes, which rather, again, defeats ... more » bluehinter: Gotta say I agree with all 6 of those. The only prisoner remake I was ever excited about was the one that was supposed to star Clive Owen several yea... more » sgw75: while i agree that the things you've listed, i am still enjoying this interpretation of themes that the original expressed more subtlely, as undertone... more » tetracycloide: as someone that has enjoyed what i've seen so far (hours 1 and 2) i must say i find myself agreeing that 6's lack of violence is perplexing. he's been... more » gorehound: No More YARM for me.I can always watch the real Prisoner that is the 1960's original.Hollywood time to stop raping people's past and write new things.... more » whateley23: It's like we aren't watching the same series, which is pretty awesome in itself. I can't even begin a detailed rebuttal, so I'll just point out that i... more » jccalhoun: The idea that the Village is the only thing in existance just doesn't hold up and unless everyone there is in on it and trying to fool 6 then it just ... more » Smeagol92055: Thou Shalt Not Attempt to Out-Lynch David lynch. It's damn near impossible, and if you actually succeed, you may just end up accidentally summoning a... more » Dillenger69: Maybe we'll find out the whole #2 is human thing is just a ploy to get #6 top open up ... them BAM ... lava lamps and giant balloons chasing trucks fu... more » Cupajo: I agree with the 6 things you talked about. But even with all that, I think "snorefest" is a little harsh. I mildly enjoyed last night's episodes an... more » Xicer: I think one of the bigger problems with this adaptation is that it doesn't grip the viewers. With the original, the mysteries were set up in a way tha... more » All_Thumbs: I have nothing invested in this show. I watched about a half hour of tonight's show mostly by accident and figured it for a pass, and never saw the o... more » Darklighter: I'm going to say something very unpopular. My father, a die-hard Prisoner fan, had me watch the first couple episodes of the original a couple years a... more » adamrush: My six gripes (with apologies if any are addressed below; I'm DVRing tonight's episodes and still trying to avoid potential spoilers): 6) No bicycle-... more » Dr Wadd: I've yet to watch the new version, so bear with me, but surely the end of the cold war could actually be used in explaining why an internationally run... more » Chip Overclock: One of the aspects I liked about the original was you had no idea who was running The Village: the British Government? The Soviet Union? The Chinese? ... more » squidink: I think, so far, it fucking sucks. Furthermore, and quite sadly, I'm afraid this will dissuade people from checking-out the original. Patrick McGooha... more » RRich: Snorefest is right, Charlie Jane. Saw the first bit, but the rest? I won't be seeing you. #theprisoner more » askoble: Exactly right, every word. Best thing you've written all week. more » Wolfsheim: I like it so far, but think that Nowhere Man captured the feel of the original series better. #theprisoner more » -
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6 Things The New "Prisoner" Changed For The Worse
The Prisoner used its premise of a spy trapped in an idyllic, but oppressive, village to ask questions about individuality in a conformist, overly processed society. Here are six ways last night's remake throws away that rich premise. Spoilers below...
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Ian McKellen Is A Sick Torture Genius In New Trailer For "The Prisoner"
Let the mind games begin. In this exclusive trailer from AMC's miniseries remake of The Prisoner, see the many ways Number Two (McKellen) plans on messing with Number Six (Jim Caviezel). Plus, is that a baby Number Two? More » -
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AMC's Prisoner Reboot Sets A Date
At last, we can witness the Ian McKellen/Jim Caviezel battle of wills (and acting.) AMC's remake of the The Prisoner will air on November 15 and stretch over three nights — that's six hours of mind twists. More » -
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Ian McKellen Invites You To The Village In New Prisoner Promo
AMC has released the first promo for its upcoming remake of Patrick MacGoohan's The Prisoner. The promo showcases the show's Namibian exteriors, the many dapper costumes of Ian MacKellen, and three legendary words. More »
