The Prisoner Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1967 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions About The Prisoner
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Prisoner have?
The Prisoner has 1 season and 17 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 29, 1967 to February 2, 1968.
Is The Prisoner renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Prisoner has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Prisoner?
It takes 14h 11m (851 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Prisoner. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 8 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 14.2-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 7.1 hours of viewing each day.
What is the highest-rated episode of The Prisoner?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 10 ("Hammer into Anvil"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.5/10 based on 4 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The Prisoner?
The Prisoner is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Prisoner?
The Prisoner has an official content rating of TV-PG.
Who are the lead actors in The Prisoner?
The primary ensemble cast includes Patrick McGoohan as Number Six (age 80 (deceased)), Angelo Muscat as Le majordome (age 96), Peter Swanwick as The Supervisor (age 103), Fenella Fielding as Loudspeaker Announcer (age 90 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick McGoohan | Number Six | 80 (deceased) |
| Angelo Muscat | Le majordome | 96 |
| Peter Swanwick | The Supervisor | 103 |
| Fenella Fielding | Loudspeaker Announcer | 90 (deceased) |
| Leo McKern | Former Number Two | 82 (deceased) |
| Christopher Benjamin | Number Two's Assistant | 90 (deceased) |
| Grace Arnold | Number Thirty Six | 132 |
| Colin Gordon | Number Two | 115 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Prisoner are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.