On this day March 31 1987 the cyberpunk sci-fi series Max Headroom premiered on ABC. Set in a dystopian future dominated by powerful TV networks and non stop media the show starred Matt Frewer as both Edison Carter a hard hitting investigative reporter and Max Headroom his digital alter ego.
The series ran for 2 seasons with a total of 14 episodes and became known for its bold style social commentary and ahead of its time themes. Max Headroom blended satire with science fiction and tackled issues like corporate control media manipulation and technology’s impact on society. While short lived Max Headroom gained a loyal cult following and remains one of the most unique and visually striking shows of the 80s.
80s insight: Max Headroom originally appeared in a British TV movie in 1985 and was so popular that it led to commercials music videos and this American network series.
The series ran for 2 seasons with a total of 14 episodes and became known for its bold style social commentary and ahead of its time themes. Max Headroom blended satire with science fiction and tackled issues like corporate control media manipulation and technology’s impact on society. While short lived Max Headroom gained a loyal cult following and remains one of the most unique and visually striking shows of the 80s.
80s insight: Max Headroom originally appeared in a British TV movie in 1985 and was so popular that it led to commercials music videos and this American network series.
