Max Headroom
Series Overview
Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?
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2 Seasons • 14 Episodes
60 min per episode
1987 – 1988
Premiered: Tue, Mar 31, 1987
Annabel Jankel
Rocky MortonLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 8: “Baby Grobags”
Edison Carter is on the trail of some rather dark people who are stealing babies from the baby pods where they are grown while Bryce carefully considers working for Grossberg and channel 66.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Max Headroom about?
Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast. So when Network 23's star reporter, Edison Carter, uncovers a deadly secret that could shake up the station's dominion over its viewers, the only option is to eliminate Carter before he can make his story public. After Carter's "accident," his mind is uploaded to create the world's first self-aware, computer-generated TV host — Max Headroom! But will Max bow to his creators? Or will he be the key to his human alter ago bringing down a network superpower?
How many seasons does Max Headroom have?
Max Headroom comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Max Headroom?
Key cast members in Max Headroom include Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard, Concetta Tomei.
Who created or directed Max Headroom?
Max Headroom was developed and directed by Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton.