Max Headroom(1987)
Max Headroom Synopsis
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?
Max Headroom (1987) is a drama and sci-fi & fantasy series that premiered on March 31, 1987, spanning 2 seasons and 14 episodes. It stars Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor and William Morgan Sheppard. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1987-03-31
- Last aired:
- 1988-05-12
Max Headroom Cast & Crew
Main 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
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Max Headroom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 77 ratings.
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Max Headroom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Max Headroom?
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Episodes of Max Headroom (1987) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Max Headroom are there?
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Max Headroom has 2 seasons and 14 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 31, 1987.
Is Max Headroom still running?
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No. Max Headroom is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on May 12, 1988.
Who is in the cast of Max Headroom?
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Max Headroom (1987) stars Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard and Concetta Tomei. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Max Headroom any good?
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Max Headroom (1987) is rated 6.9 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and sci-fi & fantasy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.