Max Headroom

Name: Max Headroom
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1987-03-31
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard, Concetta Tomei

1987·Series·TV-PG·60 min·★ 6.9(77)

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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?

Where to watch Max Headroom in United States

Can I watch Max Headroom in United States? Yes — you can stream Max Headroom in United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Max Headroom

Max Headroom is a 1987 English-language drama and sci-fi & fantasy series created by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton. The cast is led by Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor. It spans 2 seasons and 14 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Plex.

Max Headroom was produced in United States of America. It was first aired on March 31, 1987, and carries a TV-PG certification.

Created by: Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
First aired: March 31, 1987
Last aired: May 12, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-PG
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2 (14 episodes)
Network: ABC
Country: United States of America

Max Headroom cast & crew

Max Headroom was created by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton.

The cast features 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, and Amanda Pays as Theora Jones.

Is Max Headroom worth watching?

Max Headroom holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received drama series.

With 2 seasons and 14 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama and sci-fi & fantasy, Max Headroom is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Max Headroom

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