Number Six is a character from the television series The Prisoner, which aired in the late 1960s. He is a former secret agent who is abducted and held captive in a mysterious village. The series explores themes of individuality, freedom, and surveillance as Number Six attempts to escape and uncover the identity of his captors. The character is known for his strong will and determination to resist the control of the village's authorities. Throughout the series, he is often referred to simply as "Number Six," emphasizing his loss of identity and the dehumanizing nature of his imprisonment.