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Night Man 1997

★ 6.5/10 · 14 votes Action & Adventure 2 seasons · 44 eps Ended
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What is Night Man?

Night Man is an American television series that aired in syndication. The series is loosely based on a comic book published by Malibu Comics and was created by Steve Englehart.

Type
TV series
Year
1997
Status
Ended
Episodes
44
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Sep 20, 1997
Last aired
May 23, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Syndication
Genres
Action & Adventure
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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Night Man is an American television series that aired in syndication. The series is loosely based on a comic book published by Malibu Comics and was created by Steve Englehart. It was developed for television by Glen A. Larson. The show stars Matt McColm as the title character, a saxophonist whose secret identity is that of a superhero. The character's real name is revealed as Johnny Domino. The series features action, adventure, and science fiction elements. Night Man is also notable for its crossover episode with characters from Glen A. Larson's previous series, specifically in the episode "Manimal" where Johnny allies with Professor Jonathan Chase. Steve Englehart wrote three episodes of the series.

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“A saxophonist turned vigilante battles crime with high-tech powers.”

Reasons to watch
  • Comic-book roots give a nostalgic superhero feel
  • Matt McColm's physical performance anchors the action
Keep in mind
  • Low budget production values limit visual polish

Watch it if you enjoy 90s syndicated superhero action with a musical twist.

The series features mild violence and sci-fi action suitable for teen and older audiences.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Season 2 · 22 episodes
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When did Night Man originally air?

Night Man aired in syndication from September 15, 1997 to May 17, 1999.

Who created and developed the series?

The series was created by Steve Englehart and developed for television by Glen A. Larson.

What is the main character's civilian identity?

The title hero is Johnny Domino, a saxophonist who becomes the vigilante Night Man.

Is the show based on existing material?

Yes, it is loosely based on a Malibu Comics superhero created by Steve Englehart.

Does Night Man feature any crossovers?

The series includes a crossover with characters from Glen A. Larson's earlier series in the episode titled "Manimal".

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