1987 Max Headroom S01E02 Rakers

The 1987 Max Headroom TV series was a satirical sci-fi show starring Matt Frewer as the stuttering, AI-like TV personality Max Headroom, airing on ABC in the US after originating in the UK, known for its prescient look at media, tech, and corporate corruption in a cyberpunk future. Created by George Stone, Annabel Jankel, and Rocky Morton, it featured Frewer in prosthetic makeup and highlighted themes of identity theft and media manipulation, but was canceled after two seasons despite critical acclaim for its wit and themes.
Character: Max Headroom was a hyperactive, stuttering AI, presented as a "computer-generated" host, though actually Matt Frewer in prosthetics.
Plot: It followed crusading reporter Edison Carter (also Frewer) and his AI counterpart Max as they fought corruption in a dystopian future, exploring themes of media control and corporate power.
Themes: The show was ahead of its time, touching on internet culture, identity, and the merging of media and government.
Production: The distinctive futuristic look was achieved with a Commodore Amiga computer and blue screen effects.
Legacy: It won Emmy Awards for its technical aspects (Sound Mixing, Art Direction) and remains a cult classic for its cyberpunk vision.
S1.E2 Rakers Episode aired Apr 7, 1987 TV-PG
Max Headroom (1987)
Theora's brother gets involved in "raking" - a violent underground sport that is a cross between skateboarding and roller-derby.
Director: Thomas J. Wright
Writers: James Crocker, Steve Roberts
Stars: Matt Frewer, Amanda Pays, George Coe