: The "evil supercomputer" reveal felt cliché even in 1967 and appears "archaic" or "dated" now.
: Unable to process a request for purpose rather than data, the machine suffers an "explosive overclocking" and self-destructs. Critical Perspective The Prisoner 1967 - Episode 06 - The General 50:17
: Colin Gordon's confident yet nervous Number Two is a standout, and his chemistry with McGoohan is palpable. : The "evil supercomputer" reveal felt cliché even
The episode is famous for its literal and philosophical "logic bomb" ending. The episode is famous for its literal and
: Speed Learn serves as a tool for total social control. By controlling the "facts" and delivering them in an unchallengeable format, the Village authorities can effectively indoctrinate the entire population simultaneously. The Climax and the "Why" Question
: Some viewers feel it lacks the series' typical "escape-focused" tension, feeling more like generic sci-fi.
