Max Headroom
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?
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Matt Frewer
Edison Carter / Max Headroom
Chris Young
Bryce Lynch
Jeffrey Tambor
Murray
William Morgan Sheppard
Blank Reg
Concetta Tomei
Blank Dominique
Amanda Pays
Theora Jones
George Coe
Ben Cheviot
Lee Wilkof
Edwards
Andreas Katsulas
Mr. Bartlett
Rosalind Chao
Angie Barry
Sherman Howard
John Winston
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Frequently Asked Questions
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,...
Max Headroom has 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
Max Headroom premiered on March 31, 1987.
No, Max Headroom has ended. The final episode aired on May 12, 1988.
Max Headroom originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Max Headroom was created by Annabel Jankel.
Max Headroom has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.
Max Headroom is classified as Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.