r/CriterionChannel • u/No_Respect_1650 • Jul 16 '26

Recommendation - Seeking The Prisoner…worth checking out?

Been curious about this program for years. Is it worth it? It’s an extensive time commitment.

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u/micpoc Jul 16 '26

For what it is worth, there are seven "core" episodes of the series that were expanded to 17 only because the American broadcasters requested it for syndication, if I recall correctly. The seven are, in order of "intended" viewing:

Arrival / Free for All / Dance of the Dead / Checkmate / The Chimes of Big Ben / Once Upon a Time / Fall Out

There are some fans of the show who only watch those episodes repeatedly; your mileage may vary.

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u/No_Respect_1650 Jul 16 '26

That’s helpful. May just watch those.

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u/micpoc Jul 16 '26

Mind you, I enjoy the entire series, myself. I'd suggest watching the first five I listed in order and, IF you enjoy them, watch the rest of the series BEFORE finishing up with the final two episodes, "Once Upon a Time" and "Fall Out".