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Max Headroom

1987 – 1988Show2 seasons14 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes92%–
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes92%–

Summary

Television networks battle one another in an unrelenting ratings war. Whoever controls the airwaves controls the dystopic world in which they broadcast.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Max Headroom episodes

2 seasons · 14 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Blipverts, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Rakers, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 Body Banks, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Security Systems, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 War, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 The Blanks, 7.7
  1. S2 E1 Academy, 7.1
  2. S2 E2 Deities, 7.4
  3. S2 E3 Grossberg's Return, 8.0
  4. S2 E4 Dream Thieves, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Whacketts, 8.3
  6. S2 E6 Neurostim, 7.5
  7. S2 E7 Lessons, 8.0
  8. S2 E8 Baby Grobags, 7.4

Cast

24 of 34 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Thomas J. Wright, Victor Lobl, Janet Greek
Written by
Steve Roberts, Michael Cassutt, Chris Ruppenthal

Everyone

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Facts

March 31, 1987 · May 12, 1988 · Ended

First aired
March 31, 1987
Last aired
May 12, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Homage, Suspiciously Similar Substitute, Cassette Futurism +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Max Headroom?"

Questions about Max Headroom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Max Headroom?

PlexThe RokuHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Max Headroom is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Max Headroom worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Max Headroom okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Max Headroom?

14 h

About 14 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1988.

Will Max Headroom make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Max Headroom use?

HomageSuspiciously Similar SubstituteCassette FuturismOnly in It for the MoneyWe Will Not Use Photoshop in the FutureWicked CulturedCorrupt ChurchVirtual CelebrityI Can't Believe It's Not Heroin!Ad BumpersThe Guards Must Be CrazyHollywood Hackingand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Homage, Suspiciously Similar Substitute, and Cassette Futurism.