Ever sinceThe Adventures of Supermangraced television screens in 1952, viewers have been fascinated with seeingsuperheroesin their living rooms.
For decades, the majority ofsuperhero TV showssuffered from brief runs plagued with production headaches.
10The Mantis (Carl Lumbly)
‘M.A.N.T.I.S.’
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(1995)
When a gunshot paralyzes Dr. From the creative minds ofSam RaimiandSam Hamm,M.A.N.T.I.S.intended to bring the spectacle of movies likeBatmanorDarkmanto the small screen.
Fans of Raimi might get more mileage fromM.A.N.T.I.S.
Because this is a Hanna Barbera cartoon, they also have a pet monkey named Gleek.
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UnlikeM.A.N.T.I.S.,Black Scorpionis well aware of how cheesy it is andproudly wears that fact on its sleeve.
The show plays like an adult children’s show – an overly sexed-upPower Rangers.
This follows the premise ofIron Fist, the fourth in a series of Netflix shows starring Marvel characters.
Back against the wall, Faraday fights those who wronged him with the unstoppable power of… sleight-of-hand magic.
But to then require immediate success while airing the show on Monday nights?
There are some fights even a superhero can’t win.
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The Amazing Spider-Mansuffers from ambition over ability.
It might have found better footing ifNight Manhad been attempted five years later.
Possessed withsuperhuman intelligence and all the powers of a hologram, Automan teams up with Nebicher to fight crime.
The series is heavily influenced by the movieTron, as shown by Automan’s glowing suit.
After a weak opening reception with no signs of improvement,Automanwas towed after 12 episodes.
Manimalwas co-created by legendary producerGlen A Larson.
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(Automanis also a Larson creation.
Manimalis not available to stream or purchase in the U.S.
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