The Prisoner (1967)
Kernel Score: 86% · 203 ratings
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
First aired: 1967-09-29
Seasons: 1 · 17 episodes
Where to watch The Prisoner
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, The Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After resigning, a secret agent is abducted and taken to what looks like an idyllic village, but is really a bizarre Kafkaesque prison. His warders demand information. He gives them nothing, but only tries to escape.
The Prisoner parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this classic series involves psychological captivity and mystery rather than graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Tension comes from psychological imprisonment and interrogation rather than physical violence, TV-PG.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like The Prisoner
If you liked The Prisoner, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- FROM (2022) — 91%
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- Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) — 87%
- Locke & Key (2020) — 86%
- The Time Tunnel (1966) — 85%
- Doctor Stranger (2014) — 90%
- All Her Fault (2025) — 88%
- Mr. Plankton (2024) — 89%
Cast
- Patrick McGoohan as Number Six
The Prisoner FAQ
Is The Prisoner good?
The Prisoner has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 203 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Prisoner?
In the US you can stream The Prisoner on Prime Video, Fubo, The Criterion Channel and Night Flight Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV and Plex and buy it from Prime Video.
Is The Prisoner OK for kids?
The Prisoner is rated TV-PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this classic series involves psychological captivity and mystery rather than graphic content.
What shows are like The Prisoner?
If you liked The Prisoner, try FROM, The Twilight Zone, Agatha Christie's Marple and Locke & Key.