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The Powers of Matthew Star

1982 – 1983Show1 season22 episodes

Sci-Fi & Fantasy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0

Summary

The Powers of Matthew Star is an American sci-fi television series that aired from September 17, 1982 through April 8, 1983, on NBC. It starred Peter Barton as the title character, alien prince Matthew ‘E’Hawke’ Star of the planet Quadris.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Kids
  • Teens

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

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The Powers of Matthew Star episodes

1 season · 22 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Jackal, 4.9
  2. S1 E2 The Accused, 4.3
  3. S1 E3 Daredevil, 3.9
  4. S1 E4 Genius, 4.6
  5. S1 E5 Prediction, 4.3
  6. S1 E6 The Italian Caper, 3.8
  7. S1 E7 Winning, 3.7
  8. S1 E8 Endurance, 4.3
  9. S1 E9 The Triangle, 3.7
  10. S1 E10 Mother, 3.9
  11. S1 E11 Experiments, 3.5
  12. S1 E12 Fugitives, 3.7
  13. S1 E13 Matthew Star D.O.A., 3.7
  14. S1 E14 The Racer's Edge, 3.2
  15. S1 E15 Dead Man's Hand, 3.4
  16. S1 E16 36 Hours, 3.3
  17. S1 E17 The Quadrian Caper, 3.8
  18. S1 E18 Brain Drain, 3.7
  19. S1 E19 The Great Waldo Shepherd, 3.8
  20. S1 E20 The Road Rebels, 4.5
  21. S1 E21 Swords and Quests, 8.0
  22. S1 E22 Starr Knight, 4.4

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Guy Magar, Leslie H. Martinson, Barry Crane
Written by
Richard Christian Matheson, David Bennett Carren, Walter Koenig
Produced by
Harve Bennett

Everyone

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Facts

September 17, 1982 · April 15, 1983 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1982
Last aired
April 15, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 22 episodes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German

Tropes

Human Outside, Alien Inside, Friendly, Playful Dolphin, Genre Shift +6

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Powers of Matthew Star worth watching?"

Questions about The Powers of Matthew Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Powers of Matthew Star worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6).

Is The Powers of Matthew Star okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Powers of Matthew Star?

22 h

About 22 hours: 22 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1983.

Can I half-watch The Powers of Matthew Star?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Powers of Matthew Star?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.