Series synopsis
M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on FOX on August 26, 1994. It ended on September 14, 1997. It was created by Sam Raimi. It stars Carl Lumbly, Roger Rees, Chris Gartin and Galyn Görg.
M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American science fiction television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 1994 and March 1995.
The original two-hour pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. It stars actor Carl Lumbly. The show is unique in that it depicts an African-American superhero.
Premise
M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American science fiction television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 1994 and March 1995.
The original two-hour pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. It stars actor Carl Lumbly. The show is unique in that it depicts an African-American superhero.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Carl Lumbly as Dr. Miles Hawkins
- Roger Rees as John Stonebrake
- Chris Gartin as Taylor Savage
- Galyn Görg as Lt. Leora Maxwell
- Jerry Wasserman as Det. Paul Warren
- Gary Graham as Capt. Ken Hetrick
- Robert Hooks
- Blu Mankuma
Supporting cast
Guest cast
- James Gleason as Dr. Multi
- Gavin Buhr as Griggs
- Mark Sheppard
- Gay Thomas Wilson as Miriam Basuto
- Boris Lee Krutonog as Mitan Chetek
- Mari Morrow as Sena Basuto
- Ken Foree as Terrorist Leader
- Ronald Guttman as Kalashko / Yuri
- Dmitri S. Boudrine as Cab Driver
- Dee Jay Jackson as Berenge Security Man
- Richard Leacock as Karnes
- Nathaniel DeVeaux as Elias Kasari
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | January 24, 1994 | January 24, 1994 |
| Season 1 | 22 | August 26, 1994 | September 14, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the original pilot movie, use specials 2 and 3 for the DVD, Amazon, iTunes and Syndicated versions. |
January 24, 1994 |
| 2 |
Pilot (1) Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the Syndicated/DVD version, the original 2 hour pilot edited into 2 1 Hour episodes, Specials episode 1 is for the original 2 hour versions |
January 24, 1994 |
| 3 |
Pilot (2) Miles Hawkins thought he had it all -- money, brains, a great family and a killer serve. A bullet changed his life. Left him paralyzed. Now, today, it's about to change again. Hawkins has invented a "harness." It's a piece of cutting edge technology with a headgear which allows the transmitters in the brain to bypass the spine. Translation: he can walk again. Actually, he can do more than that. He has more than he had before. Increased strength, speed, agility. The one thing he can't do is be normal. Either he's in a wheelchair, or he's in this techno-getup. Can't take a stroll in the park like you or me. What's he to do? At first a reluctant hero, Hawkins is drawn into a world of fighting crime because the violence which turned his life upside-down is doing the same to the world around him. While in the harness and headset, he assumes the identity of the Mantis and fights back... *note* this entry is for the Syndicated/DVD version, the original 2 hour pilot edited into 2 1 Hour episodes, Specials episode 1 is for the original 2 hour versions |
January 24, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Steps The MANTIS has to fight with a businessman who is trying to get ahold of a deadly virus, which was ment to be destroyed days ago. |
August 26, 1994 |
| 2 |
Tango Blue The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear. |
September 2, 1994 |
| 3 |
Days of Rage Several youths involved in an experiment focusing on mind augmentation receive a remarkable increase in their intelligence. However, when the drug they are taking induces the teens to follow some of their more primitive instincts, they embark on a series of violent and dangerous escapades, and it's up to the M.A.N.T.I.S to save them and their victims. |
September 9, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 26, 1994 |
| Last aired | September 14, 1997 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |