Smarter, cooler British spy drama that paved the way to The Prisoner.
Why it matters
Episode guide
86 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Secret agent John Drake takes international assignments with brains, ethics tension, and minimal camp. Espionage as professionalism. The cool quiet before The Prisoner's scream.
Network & studio
- ITV — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1960s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Smarter, cooler British spy drama that paved the way to The Prisoner.
Creators
Ralph Smart
Key cast
- Patrick McGoohan as John Drake
Flash facts
- British spy series starring Patrick McGoohan; ran in phases 1960–1962 and 1964–1968.
- Aired in the U.S. in various forms including as Secret Agent.
- Direct creative lineage to McGoohan's later series The Prisoner.
FAQ
What network aired Danger Man?
Danger Man is associated with ITV (1960–1968).
Why is Danger Man in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1960s?
Smarter, cooler British spy drama that paved the way to The Prisoner.
Who are the key names behind Danger Man?
Creators and principals include Ralph Smart.
Official & further reading
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