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Max Headroom

1987-03-31 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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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Creators
Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Matt FrewerMatt FrewerEdison Carter / Max Headroom
Chris YoungChris YoungBryce Lynch
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborMurray
William Morgan SheppardWilliam Morgan SheppardBlank Reg
Concetta TomeiConcetta TomeiBlank Dominique
Amanda PaysAmanda PaysTheora Jones
George CoeGeorge CoeBen Cheviot
Lee WilkofLee WilkofEdwards

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