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About Max Headroom
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?
- Created by
- Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
- Starring
- Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard, Concetta Tomei
- Network
- ABC
- Episodes
- About 60 minutes each
Max Headroom FAQ
Where can I watch Max Headroom?
In the United States, Max Headroom is streaming on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Plex and Plex Channel. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.
Is Max Headroom over?
Yes — Max Headroom ended in 1988 after 2 seasons.
How many seasons of Max Headroom are there?
Max Headroom has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, each about 60 minutes.
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…
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