Prisoner Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1979 · 10 · Status: Ended · Rated: NR
Frequently Asked Questions About Prisoner
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Prisoner have?
Prisoner has 8 seasons and 692 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 27, 1979 to December 11, 1986.
Is Prisoner renewed, ended, or canceled?
Prisoner has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Prisoner?
It takes 541h 36m (32496 minutes) to watch the complete run of Prisoner. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 271 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 541.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 271 days.
Where can you stream or watch Prisoner?
Prisoner is available for streaming on WOW Presents Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Prisoner?
Prisoner has an official content rating of NR.
Who are the lead actors in Prisoner?
The primary ensemble cast includes Joy Westmore as Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle (age 94), Terry Gill as Jack Grace (age 86), Bryon Williams as Dr Eric Weissman, Elspeth Ballantyne as Meg Morris (age 87).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Joy Westmore | Joyce Barry / Joyce Pringle | 94 |
| Terry Gill | Jack Grace | 86 |
| Bryon Williams | Dr Eric Weissman | – |
| Elspeth Ballantyne | Meg Morris | 87 |
| Caroline Gillmer | Helen Smart | – |
| Anne Phelan | Myra Desmond | 82 |
| Betty Bobbitt | Judy Bryant | 87 |
| Jane Clifton | Margo Gaffney | 77 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Prisoner are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.