The Prisoner returns

AMC's new interpretation of the old 1960's series satrring Patrick McGoohan makes it's highly anticipated premiere on Sunday, November 15 at 8pm ET.

Starring Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen, the series reinterprets the ideology and paranoia of the original Village. Number Six (Caviezel) is still trying to escape the confines of what he assumes is a prison of sorts, where he is being held against his will. Number Two (McKellen) continues to arrogantly deflect Number Six's attempts at finding out why he is in The Village, not to mention his attempts at escaping.

Prior to his death, Patrick McGoohan gave his approval to the series, and was even considering a cameo. But, from all accounts, his failing health prevented any appearance that I know of. Then again, something may have been filmed in anticipation of his death. I guess we will have to watch and see.

Scheduled to air two episodes back to back over three consecutive nights, it will also be available On Demand the day after the broadcast, if available on your cable operator.

Already, the preliminary hype has started. Besides AMC's blog on their website, a Village Wiki has been created as an addendum to the series, further adding to the mystery. I'm sure there will be even more fan based sites popping up as the days count down to November 15.

If you were tuned into the season premiere of AMC's Breaking Bad, then you would have surely caught the unprecedented 9-minute trailer for The Prisoner following that show. If you did miss it, do not despair, since the wonder of the internet (and YouTube) makes it available at any time.

So without further ado, please enjoy this extended preview of what could be the TV event of the season.