It's one of the oldest and most argued questions, but somehow I never get tired of asking it.

For that matter, you could even ask if John Drake and JOHN DRAKE are the same character, since in the first season of Danger Man Drake was portrayed as being American, but in later seasons was portrayed as being British.

As to the first question, I personally believe they ARE the same character. I think there is plenty of evidence to support this hypothesis, with the only real contrary evidence being McGoohan's vehement denial that they're the same person. And we all know McGoohan had ample motive to lie.

As to the second question (are Drake and Drake the same guy), again I suggest that they are. Perhaps Drake had dual citizenship with the United States and Britain, or perhaps his stint with NATO required him to pose as American as part of some sort of extended cover identity.

Besides, for me it's more fun to think of the whole thing (Danger Man, Secret Agent, The Prisoner) as one big series.

Thoughts?

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