The Prisoner (TV Mini Series)

Episode 6: Checkmate (2009)

Ruth Wilson: 313

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• 6 : They're building houses, busing people in. That has to mean something.

  313 : Yeah.

  [drawing his blood] 

  313 : More Village. Be still. Please.

  6 : What is this, anyway?

  313 : Your name came up on the test list.

  6 : If the Village is all that there is, and now there are newcomers, how can they say that's possible?

  313 : You're right. I say it as though it was something ordinary.

• 2 : Pity about poor old 6. How does that make you feel, 313? Be honest. If you can't confide in 2, who can you confide in?

  313 : I wish you'd... I want to help him.

  2 : There's something inside 6 that refuses to be unlocked. And perhaps the prospect of death will unlock it. Death unlocks us all. And still he clings to his abstinence. Freedom. Such touching faith. One envies him, almost. But you and I know better. We have measured the cost, wouldn't you say? Or am I wide of the mark?

  313 : No.

  2 : Don't let her rule you. Block her out, do you hear? Block her out.

  313 : I can't. The things you showed me... the other...

  2 : The other place?

  313 : It's in my head now, though. I can't just rub it out.

  2 : Can't or won't? Self-control is all that is required. For 6's sake.

• 2 : You want him to live?

  313 : Yes.

  2 : At any cost?

  313 : I want him to live.

  2 : I can give you that. That is why I wanted you to watch him here, to see him. You must answer a question honestly. My son. Am I the reason?

  313 : Yes.

  2 : Thank you. There's something thrilling about honesty, don't you think? To face yourself. The inside 2. 6 was right, I'll admit it. Death was not enough to crack 6 open, but he was wrong. Village death was not my last throw. I have the perfect means of assimilation for him. I know 6 better than 6 knows 6. He's in love with his own humanity. He adores the sweet smell of his own bright shining conscience. Noble 6. He only wants to do the right thing. And that is what will give him to me. That... and you.

  313 : Me?

  2 : You want 6 to live. Then I can give you your part in his fate. When the moment comes, you will know. And you will choose to give yourself to 6. Is that what you want?

  313 : Yes. It's what I want.