The use of the name Number Six is also multilayered.

It is easy to see how Helfers character would be easily associated with beauty and love.

In the show, Number Six (Patrick McGoohan) is an unnamed agent.

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The series aimed to raise interesting questions about individualism versus collectivism and achieve a middle ground.

For example, the reboot reveals Number Sixs real name, Michael.

Unfortunately, unlikeBattlestar Galactica,this miniseries did not become a long-term production.

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It is also brave with its smart changes to the characters, making them more complex and believable.

WhileThe Prisonermay have been inspired byBSGs success, it unfortunately did not quite hit the mark.

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