What makes this program special. It may have some stereotypical characters as mentioned in the main critique however the program goes deeper. Could there be a more dehumanising environment than a prison for both inmates and officers. Regardless, these people are still human. I find a recurring theme in this program; a longing for life that once was in contrast to the cold new life where all involved can be controlled and manipulated. Some cannot handle it, they are too human, have too many regrets, Some are too misunderstood by others and become hardened and cold. But even the coldest sometimes return to what is most important to them. Their longing to be loved again, accepted their humanity restored. These moments in the series are what make it special to me. Even some of the coldest officers have shown they need more, they need to be a woman and the alternative may be cold heartened efficiency but there is a price given to a deeper longing. Some of the finest and moving performances in this series have this theme at the core.
Review of Prisoner
