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How do we know this episode was inspired by The Prisoner? — Paul (talk) 11:19, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
- This has been mentioned in numerous places, including at least one book on The Prisoner itself (I believe the book by Jaffer Ali). 23skidoo 16:36, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
- Unfortunately, on the surface, Ali is no more valid than you or I making the same claim. However, if in his book, he cites someone from Bionic Woman attributing inspiration to Prisoner -- then I feel that would be an equitable citation. — Paul (talk) 17:15, 4 February 2008 (UTC)
- Since the entire premise of The Prisoner is that Number 6 wanted to resign from his spy career and instead was abducted to a "Village" where people who knew too much were kept, I would say it jumps off the page as a comparison. OTOH, claiming derivation requires that someone involved admit the influence. The statement, as worded, makes a bold declaration which begs more support than claiming mere "similarity." The Prisoner is generally accepted as "owning" this subject matter; years later, "Nowhere Man" was instantly compared to The Prisoner, on the basis of subject matter and approach.--Major Sloan 23:03, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
- Unfortunately, on the surface, Ali is no more valid than you or I making the same claim. However, if in his book, he cites someone from Bionic Woman attributing inspiration to Prisoner -- then I feel that would be an equitable citation. — Paul (talk) 17:15, 4 February 2008 (UTC)