

TV series
Max Headroom
1987–1988, English, on ABC. Created by Annabel Jankel & Rocky Morton.
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
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch
Availability in India. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E8: Baby Grobags
Aired 12 May 1988
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Annabel JankelCreator
- Rocky MortonCreator
- Matt FrewerEdison Carter / Max Headroom · 14 ep
- Chris YoungBryce Lynch · 14 ep
- Jeffrey TamborMurray · 14 ep
- William Morgan SheppardBlank Reg · 14 ep
- Concetta TomeiBlank Dominique · 14 ep
- Amanda PaysTheora Jones · 14 ep
- George CoeBen Cheviot · 14 ep
- Lee WilkofEdwards · 14 ep
- Andreas KatsulasMr. Bartlett · 3 ep
- Rosalind ChaoAngie Barry · 2 ep
- Hank GarrettAshwell · 2 ep
- Sherman HowardCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 31 March 1987
- Last aired
- 12 May 1988
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Max Headroom: quick answers
Is Max Headroom worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Max Headroom are there?
Max Headroom has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Max Headroom finished?
Yes. Max Headroom ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Max Headroom suitable for kids?
Max Headroom is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Max Headroom?
If you liked Max Headroom, try The Storyteller: Greek Myths, The Ray Bradbury Theater, Charmed.
Who created Max Headroom?
Max Headroom was created by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton and stars Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor.


