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Follows
Danger Man (1960)
Koroshi (1968)
Remade as
The Prisoner (2009)
Spin-off
The Prisoner (1980)
game adaptation
game adaptation
The Prisoner Video Companion (1990)
Referenced in
Columbo: Identity Crisis (1975)
Director Patrick McGoohan inserted many references to his cult TV series, The Prisoner, including saying "Be seeing you!"
Director Patrick McGoohan inserted many references to his cult TV series, The Prisoner, including saying "Be seeing you!"
The Prisoner (1980)
game based upon the TV series
game based upon the TV series
Prisoner 2 (1982)
Prisoner 2 was based on the TV series "The Prisoner"
Prisoner 2 was based on the TV series "The Prisoner"
Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol: Part 3 (1988)
The whole serial is heavily influenced by "The Prisoner" in its depiction of a dictatorship which is superficially happy (because all malcontents are eliminated). In part 3, the Kandy Man makes a dialogue reference, with the catchphrase often spoken by the "Village" authorities of "The Prisoner" ("That would be telling").
The whole serial is heavily influenced by "The Prisoner" in its depiction of a dictatorship which is superficially happy (because all malcontents are eliminated). In part 3, the Kandy Man makes a dialogue reference, with the catchphrase often spoken by the "Village" authorities of "The Prisoner" ("That would be telling").
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)
In the scene in the King of the Moon's bedroom, above the headboard is a small bust. In a close-up shot, the eyes of the bust are seen to contain lights that blink on and off, accompanied by the sound of a camera whirring and clicking. This is line producer David Tomblin's homage to The Prisoner, which he helped produce and direct.
In the scene in the King of the Moon's bedroom, above the headboard is a small bust. In a close-up shot, the eyes of the bust are seen to contain lights that blink on and off, accompanied by the sound of a camera whirring and clicking. This is line producer David Tomblin's homage to The Prisoner, which he helped produce and direct.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Cosmic Princess (1989)
Reference to 'the spider from the Prisoner'
Reference to 'the spider from the Prisoner'
For Love or Money: Episode #1.1 (1993)
Features memorabillia from the series.
Features memorabillia from the series.
Babylon 5: Mind War (1994)
Bester's salute 'be seeing you' is a reference
Bester's salute 'be seeing you' is a reference
ReBoot: The TIFF (1994)
The escaping prisoner in the game is labeled "PR No. 7", a possible reference to Number Six from The Prisoner. Also, Bob and Dot trap escapees in bubbles, a possible nod to Rover.
The escaping prisoner in the game is labeled "PR No. 7", a possible reference to Number Six from The Prisoner. Also, Bob and Dot trap escapees in bubbles, a possible nod to Rover.
Æon Flux: The Purge (1995)
Number Six repeatedly refers to the brainwashed, obedient, apathetic citizens of the Village as cabbages. "Aeon Flux" is heavily influenced by "The Prisoner", and references it in this episode by having the regimented, mind-controlled Breen citizens herded into food booths and eating identical cabbages, while reciting childish nursery rhymes (Also a characteristic of the Village).
Number Six repeatedly refers to the brainwashed, obedient, apathetic citizens of the Village as cabbages. "Aeon Flux" is heavily influenced by "The Prisoner", and references it in this episode by having the regimented, mind-controlled Breen citizens herded into food booths and eating identical cabbages, while reciting childish nursery rhymes (Also a characteristic of the Village).
2point4 Children: Seven Dials (1995)
contains seveeral humorous references
contains seveeral humorous references
Nowhere Man: Heart of Darkness (1996)
When C.W. Knox (Patrick Kilpatrick) assigns the new recruits their numbers, Tom's number ends up being 6, a reference to Patrick McGoohan's character in "The Prisoner" (1967).
When C.W. Knox (Patrick Kilpatrick) assigns the new recruits their numbers, Tom's number ends up being 6, a reference to Patrick McGoohan's character in "The Prisoner" (1967).
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Laserblast (1996)
It's Rover!"
It's Rover!"
NewsRadio: Awards Show (1996)
Mr. James mentions the show during the end credits
Mr. James mentions the show during the end credits
Double Team (1997)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Halloween (1997)
The card that Giles finds in Ethan's shop at the end says "Be seeing you," which was a catchphrase used in The Prisoner
The card that Giles finds in Ethan's shop at the end says "Be seeing you," which was a catchphrase used in The Prisoner
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Dark Age (1997)
Catchphrase "Be seeing you." gets quoted again
Catchphrase "Be seeing you." gets quoted again
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Phantom Planet (1998)
"Show him the prisoner." Mike: We've got all the episodes on tape.
"Show him the prisoner." Mike: We've got all the episodes on tape.
The Truman Show (1998)
Alan Davies: Urban Trauma (1998)
Grand Theft Auto: London, 1969 (1999)
The "Locust" is based on the Lotus Seven and one of the colour schemes is green with a yellow nose just like the car from the opening credits of this series.
The "Locust" is based on the Lotus Seven and one of the colour schemes is green with a yellow nose just like the car from the opening credits of this series.
Fight Club (1999)
A video of The Prisoner can be seen in the video store getting erased
A video of The Prisoner can be seen in the video store getting erased
High Fidelity (2000)
The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000)
Mentioned in overheard conversation
Mentioned in overheard conversation
Cast Away (2000)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Welcome to Eltingville (2002)
dialogue
dialogue
Justice League: Legends (2002)
The ice-cream truck's song is both shows is "Pop Goes the Weasel".
The ice-cream truck's song is both shows is "Pop Goes the Weasel".
The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You' (2002)
Paul Merton wears a "Prisoner" blazer
Paul Merton wears a "Prisoner" blazer
Midsomer Murders: A Tale of Two Hamlets (2003)
Darren talks about Wilson's knowledge of the series.
Darren talks about Wilson's knowledge of the series.
Osirian Gothic (2003)
Referenced by title
Referenced by title
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Battlestar Galactica (2003)
Ron Moore has admitted that the character name "Number 6" was stolen from McGoohan's show
Ron Moore has admitted that the character name "Number 6" was stolen from McGoohan's show
Comedy Connections: To the Manor Born (2006)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
The Cult of...: Adam Adamant Lives! (2006)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Don't Knock Yourself Out (2007)
Making of Documentary
Making of Documentary
All About 'Thunderbirds' (2008)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Watchmen (2009)
salute of the Watchmen, "Be Seeing You" like in the series
salute of the Watchmen, "Be Seeing You" like in the series
In the White Room: With Actor Johnny Matte (2009)
Johnny Matte says "The Magoohan Institute of Psychology"
Johnny Matte says "The Magoohan Institute of Psychology"
3 (2009)
Poster in Jon's home.
Poster in Jon's home.
Secret Diary of a Call Girl: Episode #3.6 (2010)
Referenced by Stewart.
Referenced by Stewart.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.133 (2010)
Subject of a $1,000 clue in the category "Patrick's Day"
Subject of a $1,000 clue in the category "Patrick's Day"
Fringe: Letters of Transit (2012)
"I am not a number, I am a free man!"
"I am not a number, I am a free man!"
Featured in
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown (1994)
scenes from the series are shown here
scenes from the series are shown here
The 100 Greatest TV Moments (1999)
Kate & Leopold (2001)
Drama Trails: 'Cold Feet' to 'A Touch of Frost' (2008)
clips shown and discussed
clips shown and discussed
Spoofed in
Spitting Image: Episode #1.1 (1984)
Title sequence is referenced in the "Exchequers" sketch.
Title sequence is referenced in the "Exchequers" sketch.
Dead End (1985)
scenes and referances to "Number 6" and "The Village"
scenes and referances to "Number 6" and "The Village"
The Laughing Prisoner (1987)
The Simpsons: Krusty Gets Busted (1990)
Spoofs the closing title sequence in which the the Prisoner's face flies toward the viewer before being trapped by iron bars
Spoofs the closing title sequence in which the the Prisoner's face flies toward the viewer before being trapped by iron bars
Prisoner of Love (1995)
Premise and lead character, adapted for porn.
Premise and lead character, adapted for porn.
ReBoot: Number 7 (1997)
The whole episode is a homage to the tv series.
The whole episode is a homage to the tv series.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys: Stranger in a Strange World (1997)
Guy in jail shouting "I'm not a numeral, I'm a free man"
Guy in jail shouting "I'm not a numeral, I'm a free man"
Santa vs. the Snowman (1997)
The Simpsons: The Joy of Sect (1998)
Marge's escape parodies this show, even down to being chased by a giant bubble which engulfs people.
Marge's escape parodies this show, even down to being chased by a giant bubble which engulfs people.
Pinky and the Brain: Brainwashed: Part 1 - Brain Brain Go Away (1998)
The island of hats set up parodies this show. The costumes are almost identical.
The island of hats set up parodies this show. The costumes are almost identical.
The Simpsons: The Computer Wore Menace Shoes (2000)
Simpsons spoof "The Village" as "The Island"
Simpsons spoof "The Village" as "The Island"
Coupling: Nightlines (2004)
patrick's dream is a parody of prisoner opening
patrick's dream is a parody of prisoner opening
