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"The Prisoner" Opening credits/sequence

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The opening credit sequence of the 1960s British spy series The Prisoner, with Patrick McGoohan. It is a short intro to a cult TV show.

Why it’s worth your time

HN commenters mostly reference it as shorthand for a reality that feels like a trap, often alongside The Truman Show, rather than recommending it.

4 HN mentions

Format: Video
HN discussion years: 2012-2014

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