Max Headroom

Max Headroom (1987-1988)

EndedScripted showDrama, Science-Fiction

It is the day after tomorrow, and television networks rule the planet. The TV sets themselves do not turn off, and the programming is designed to keep citizens in a state of complacency. Society is in a shambles, with poverty rampant. In the shadows of the Networks, untold millions live on the streets with only a TV to their names, and many can only make their living by selling dead bodies on the organ transplant black market. The one ray of hope is Edison Carter, investigative reporter for Network 23. Edison covers the stories that matter, and he is the voice of the people who have no other. Edison, of course, winds up on the wrong side of some very bad men who try their best to have him killed. An attempt to find out what he knows by reading his brain with a computer inadvertently creates a stuttering, manic computer simulation of Edison that calls itself Max.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Baby GrobagsMai 12, 1988
S02E07LessonsMai 5, 1988
S02E06NeurostimApr. 28, 1988
S02E05WhacketsOkt. 16, 1987
S02E04Dream ThievesOkt. 9, 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Max Headroom premiere?

The pilot episode of Max Headroom aired on March 31, 1985. The series premiered on ABC on March 31, 1987.

Who portrayed Max Headroom?

The character of Max Headroom was portrayed by Matt Frewer.

What was the original concept for Max Headroom?

Max Headroom was originally created as a character for a British television movie called "Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future."

What inspired the look of Max Headroom?

The look of Max Headroom was inspired by the blank screens that appeared on television when there was a technical problem.

In what year was the television series Max Headroom set?

The television series Max Headroom was set in the year 1987.

What kind of show was Max Headroom?

Max Headroom was a science fiction television series that portrayed a dystopian future where television networks have immense power and control over the population.

What was the name of the television network featured in Max Headroom?

The television network featured in Max Headroom was called Network 23.

Who were the main characters in Max Headroom?

The main characters in Max Headroom were Edison Carter, Max Headroom, and Theora Jones.

What was the format of Max Headroom?

Max Headroom was a half-hour-long television series that aired on ABC.

What kind of computer-generated imagery was used in Max Headroom?

Max Headroom utilized early computer-generated imagery, which was very advanced for its time.

How many episodes of Max Headroom were produced?

A total of 14 episodes of Max Headroom were produced.

What was the critical and commercial reception of Max Headroom?

Max Headroom was critically acclaimed but struggled to find a large audience, leading to its cancellation after only one season. However, it developed a cult following in the years since its original airing.

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