"M.A.N.T.I.S." (1994) TV series

Creators:

Sam Hamm
Sam Raimi

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

26 August 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Call me... the Mantis!

Plot:

A paralyzed African-American scientist builds a powerful exo-skeleton in order to walk again, and uses his new abilities to fight crime.

Plot Keywords:

Scientist | African American | Acronym In Title | Paraplegic | Exoskeleton

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

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Carl Lumbly	...	Dr. Miles Hawkins (22 episodes, 1994-1997)
Galyn Görg	...	Lt. Leora Maxwell (22 episodes, 1994-1997)
Gary Graham	...	Capt. Ken Hetrick (9 episodes, 1994-1995)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Renaissance Pictures

Trivia:

The M.A.N.T.I.S. writers offices on the Universal lot were demolished during the production of the series in order to make space for the "Jurassic Park" ride.

Movie Connections:

Follows M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) (TV)

A show with promise

Now I have for the longest time had trouble understanding some people who have watched shows like this and come a way with a bad taste in their mouth. I just don't understand them. Carl Lumberly played the part excellently, and the storyline had an almost perfect premise, with almost unlimited possibilities for advancement. Like the Batman and The Shadow, MANTIS would have been a show you could count on for awesome gadgets, super heroics and knockout action, all with complicated and interesting story lines to boot. But, sadly, the show was cancelled, and some people say it was a good thing. I say, "You're crazy!" this show could have been great. Just like so many others, it was shut down before it had a chance. GO MANTIS GO