Sonisall & I are plowing thru 'The Prisoner'
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 22:36
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Quote:The old one does, from a 60's POV.
Originally posted by freelancertex:
lol, gotcha. I've only seen the miniseries. EXTREMELY confusing and made no sense. Hopefully the old one does
& my postulation as to it's possible conception, LOL!
The laughing Chrisisall
"I only do it to to remind you that I'm right and that deep down, you know I'm right, you want me to be right, you need me to be right." - The Imperial Hero Strikes Back, 2010
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I love the original so much that I just couldn't bring myself to watch the newer one.
It's interesting to hear McGoohan talk about the viewers discussing the show, even though they were heated discusions, and him being happy that at least they were talking about it passionately. That, to me, is alway testament to a great show. Many shows may be fondly remembered but how many still have passionate discussions based on them. This show is one, Firefly is another. Lost will possibly be another one, maybe new BSG as well.
"I don't believe in suicide, but if you'd like to try it it might cheer me up to watch."
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Hey L! What do you think of my literal interpretation? Possible? Given that they did a complete mind transference in one episode, I feel that nothing science-fictiony is off limits...
The laughing Chrisisall
"I only do it to to remind you that I'm right and that deep down, you know I'm right, you want me to be right, you need me to be right." - The Imperial Hero Strikes Back, 2010
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
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Okay, poke holes in my theory now.
Bloody Hell Chris - that actually reads very well. And if it's not what the Prisoner was then you should go ahead and make your own show based on your theory!
I have to say of what I can remember (because I watched it way back in the late 80's) your notion holds water. I'd have to re-watch the thing to make any counterpoints.
Looking back on it I'd say there's a lot of the Prisoner in LOST.
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Quote:Heavily influenced, no doubt!
Originally posted by TheSomnambulist:
Looking back on it I'd say there's a lot of the Prisoner in LOST.
ETA: You really need to see it again, my friend! Surely a DVD set is cheaper where YOU are!
The laughing Chrisisall
"I only do it to to remind you that I'm right and that deep down, you know I'm right, you want me to be right, you need me to be right." - The Imperial Hero Strikes Back, 2010
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
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Heavily influenced, no doubt!
ETA: You really need to see it again, my friend! Surely a DVD set is cheaper where YOU are!
That I do good buddy. It's on order now :D
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I'd have THIS on order
But it's kinda pricey...
The laughing Chrisisall
"I only do it to to remind you that I'm right and that deep down, you know I'm right, you want me to be right, you need me to be right." - The Imperial Hero Strikes Back, 2010
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NIFTY!!!!!!!
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Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Hey L! What do you think of my literal interpretation? Possible? Given that they did a complete mind transference in one episode, I feel that nothing science-fictiony is off limits...
Hey Chris
It is a great theory/interpretation and fits well within the limits of the show (if the show had any limits) and as The Somnambulist says you should do something with the idea or at least protect it in some way in case anyone copies it.
As for poking holes in it I have a minor-ish one for you. McGoohan has stated that No6 ISN'T John Drake. I think he even said it in the videos above. I know that's always been the popular theory that it was the same character (mine too for a long while).
Although of course this just means that the Prisoner/clone wasn't John Drake but he could still be another spy/agent. Just not Drake.
Unless McGoohan is telling porkie pies....
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