The Prisoner's Dilemma
The Prisoner's Dilemma
Podcast Description
A 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.
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The show delves into themes like personal freedom, societal control, and identity through analyses of specific episodes, with discussions on episodes such as Checkmate, exploring strategy and deception, and The General, focusing on the dangers of mind control, reflecting the show's broader themes of rebellion and conformity.
A 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.
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, odd performances, and even odder costume choices. Join us to find out how Number Six deals with THE GIRL WHO WAS DEATH
Next time: ONCE UPON A TIME.
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Music by Devin Nelson. http://devindecibel.bandcamp.com
Art by Si Sweetman. https://sifsweetman.carrd.co/
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