Max Headroom (1987)
Max Headroom is a 1987 drama series created by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton. It stars Matt Frewer, Chris Young and Jeffrey Tambor.
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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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?
When was Max Headroom released?
Max Headroom was released on 31 March 1987.
How many episodes does Max Headroom have?
Max Headroom has 14 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Max Headroom?
Max Headroom was created by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.
Where can I watch Max Headroom?
Max Headroom is available on Hoopla, Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Max Headroom
Watch free: Hoopla
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Cast
- Matt Frewer as Edison Carter / Max Headroom
- Chris Young as Bryce Lynch
- Jeffrey Tambor as Murray
- William Morgan Sheppard as Blank Reg
- Concetta Tomei as Blank Dominique
- Amanda Pays as Theora Jones
- George Coe as Ben Cheviot
- Lee Wilkof as Edwards
- Andreas Katsulas as Mr. Bartlett
- Rosalind Chao as Angie Barry
- Sherman Howard
- John Winston
