I too preferred the 2nd half of the series although it did go off a little towards the end.
Indeed, I felt that some of the earlier years of the series were actually quite ropey but I suppose it laid the foundation for what was to follow. I also think that some of the early characters, in particular Doreen and Vera, are over rated by many Prisoner fans.
The best years of the show for me were from Joan's arrival in 287 up until Myra's death in the terrorist seige in 552.
I too thought Myra was a better top dog than Bea but it is a closely run thing.
But the Freak was the ultimate character for me and is what made Prisoner into the show it is IMO. I could not imagine the series without her.
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