Max Headroom (1987-1988) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

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Originally premiering March 31st, 1987, "Max Headroom" stars Matt Frewer, Chris Young, Jeffrey Tambor, William Morgan Sheppard. The show spans 2 season(s) and currently holds a 68/100 rating on TMDb, which is derived from reviews from 68 community users.

Looking for a quick plot summary? Here’s the plot: "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?"

"Max Headroom" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on The Roku Channel, Plex, Fandango At Home, Plex Channel, Prime Video, Tubi TV, and Apple TV in the US.