Want to get into some next level creativity? Check out some of the TV shows from the past. I’m not talking about the shows that survived as modern-day classics like I Love Lucy or Bewitched, I’m talking about some of the cult classics from the 60’s and 70’s. It’s sometimes surprising how postmodern these shows unabashedly were.
The Prisoner, for instance, is one of the most odd, intriguing, and mysterious shows I’ve seen. Here’s a synopsis from Wikipedia if you haven’t seen it:
The series follows an unnamed British agent who abruptly resigns his job, and then finds himself held captive in a mysterious seaside “village” that is isolated from the mainland by mountains and sea. The Village is further secured by numerous monitoring systems and security forces, including a mysterious balloon-like device called Rover that captures those who attempt escape. The agent encounters the Village’s population, hundreds of people from all walks of life and cultures, all seeming to be tranquilly living out their lives. As they do not use names, they have each been assigned a number.
There are countless other shows (none quite as odd as The Prisoner): The Avengers, Small Wonder, etc. Seek them out on Netflix or Hulu…get inspired.
