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The Max Headroom Show

1985 – 1987 · 45m per ep · English · United Kingdom

The Max Headroom Show started life in the UK in 1985. The show featured actor Matt Frewer playing the role as computer-generated talk-show host Max Headroom.

7.5(88 reviews)

5.8666% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 6, 1985
Last air date: Dec 5, 1986
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 29
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: Channel 4
Creator / showrunner: Rocky Morton, Annabel Jankel, George Stone
Certification: —
Production companies: Chrysalis Visual Programming Ltd., Cinemax, Channel 4 Television

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1985 · 13 episodes

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Cast

Matt Frewer

Max Headroom

Paul Shearer

Ridley (Talk Show Crew: Stage Manager)

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

7.5

88 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful