THE PRISONER: Technocracy & Mysticism | Film Analysis

An essay looking at political and metaphysical themes in The Prisoner (1967-1968) the British television series starring Patrick McGoohan. Explores the show's ideas about freedom and esoteric symbolism, and a possible answer to technofeudalism. https://buymeacoffee.com/cinemollusk Review/analysis references the following materials: Brand (1959) The Prisoner Puzzle (1977) Twin Peaks (1990) Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World (2016) Devs (2020) 1899 (2022) Mrs. Davis (2023) For entertainment and educational purposes only 0:00 intro 3:20 whose side are you on 7:46 the global village 11:01 who is number one 14:46 hear the word of the lord 19:22 back to one