It's the strength of the characters that make this series stand out above the rest, I think. Despite sometimes being Over The Top or exaggerated, the characters are essentially real and it's very easy to relate to them. We feel their pain, their elation, we know what makes them tick. That's why Prisoner can make us laugh or cry in equal measure. A splendid meeting of comedy and drama, of great writing and excellent characterisation. Simpl;y brilliant!
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