is an American science-fiction superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson, which aired for 12 episodes on ABC from 1983 to 1984. The show is famously recognized for its visual style, which heavily emulated the "glowing wireframe" aesthetic of the 1982 film Tron . Premise and Characters
The series was high-budget for its time, featuring extensive blue-screen work and special effects to achieve the glowing suit and vehicle effects. While it only lasted one season, it remains a cult classic of 1980s television. The Complete Series is available on physical media for fans of the era. Automan
: Because of the high energy demands, Automan primarily operates at night when the city's power grid can better support his manifestation. Premise and Characters The series was high-budget for
Despite his power, Automan faces significant limitations that drive the show's tension: : Because of the high energy demands, Automan
: A small, floating polyhedral companion that accompanies Automan. Cursor can "draw" physical objects into existence, such as vehicles and clothing, by tracing their wireframe outlines in mid-air.