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NightMan

Original title: Night Man
  • TV Series
  • 1997–1999
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
983
YOUR RATING
Matt McColm in NightMan (1997)
SuperheroActionAdventureDramaSci-Fi

A jazz musician gains super powers after getting struck by lightning.A jazz musician gains super powers after getting struck by lightning.A jazz musician gains super powers after getting struck by lightning.

  • Creator
    • Glen A. Larson
  • Stars
    • Matt McColm
    • Earl Holliman
    • Jayne Heitmeyer
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    983
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • Stars
      • Matt McColm
      • Earl Holliman
      • Jayne Heitmeyer
    • 20User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Matt McColm
    Matt McColm
    • Johnny Domino…
    • 1997–1999
    Earl Holliman
    Earl Holliman
    • Frank Dominus
    • 1997–1999
    Jayne Heitmeyer
    Jayne Heitmeyer
    • Lt. Briony Branca
    • 1998–1999
    Derek Webster
    Derek Webster
    • Raleigh Jordan
    • 1997–1998
    Derwin Jordan
    Derwin Jordan
    • Raleigh Jordan
    • 1998–1999
    Felecia M. Bell
    Felecia M. Bell
    • Jessica Rodgers
    • 1997–1998
    Michael Woods
    Michael Woods
    • Lt. Charlie Dann
    • 1997–1998
    Saskia Garel
    • Singer…
    • 1999
    Shane Kelly
    • Nance
    • 1998–1999
    Joe Pascual
    • Quilio
    • 1998–1999
    Kim Coates
    Kim Coates
    • Kieran Keyes
    • 1998–1999
    Kiara Hunter
    Kiara Hunter
    • Ali
    • 1998–1999
    Patrick Macnee
    Patrick Macnee
    • Dr. Walton
    • 1997–1998
    Tanya Hancheroff
    • Singer…
    • 1998–1999
    Larry Musser
    Larry Musser
    • Coroner…
    • 1999
    Enuka Okuma
    Enuka Okuma
    • Singer…
    • 1998–1999
    Ric Young
    • Mr. Chang…
    • 1997–1998
    Robyn Bliley
    • Elaine Barnes…
    • 1997–1998
    • Creator
      • Glen A. Larson
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews20

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    10lotsafun

    cheesy looking and yet very entertaining

    I always enjoyed this show. The Malibu comic that this was based on was fantastic. When they turned it into a syndicated TV show it looked quite a bit cheesier in flesh and blood than on the printed page, but I still really enjoyed it. The show did add some gadgets to the character that he didn't use in the original comic. Steve Englehart created the character of Night Man and he was okay with those changes. He wrote for the show and didn't think that the high tech gadgets got in the way of the heart and soul of the character. I agree. This was a fun show. Rumor has it that it would have gone another season if Marvel hadn't bought Malibu comics and then gone bankrupt. That's too bad. I always enjoyed Night Man. It was good fun!
    5retroinreno

    Not as good...

    I much prefer his master, Day Man, champion of the sun. He is after all a master of karate and friendship for everyone. But I like Night Man's codpiece and his mask is neat.
    xxxoren

    Fantastic- a comedy masterpiece

    Well, I tuned in to see something very funny and was not disappointed. I laughed till my cheeks were numb and I nearly went into a catatonic state. Only then did I slowly realise that this was supposed to be a serious sci-fi drama! Silly me! The plot was pathetic but what really made my laugh was the costumes! Why it was ever made is a mystery to me.
    kgcarlson26

    All My Dreams Have Come True

    I have found a reason to live, and his name is "Night Man".

    It is because I believe in fate. It is because I believe the saviour of the world will come with an ability to pick up on "the frequency of evil".

    As well as by being a sexy saxophone player with a huge, glowing red eye that can shoot fricking laser beams at dudes.

    Oh, yeah - and he can fly, and he drives one of those crazy Chrysler cars that looks like an old roadster.

    I can't believe it took me 8 years to discover this!

    Happy viewing to you!!!
    6pensman

    Nice Prowler but no Kit

    The Chrysler Prowler looks great. I considered buying one, and our local dealership managed to get one. It was a beautiful if impractical car. It wasn't balanced right so taking curves was a little tricky. And getting out of it, that really took effort. It was more of a collector's item than anything. Basically this series is like the car, it has some very pretty people and great scenes in San Francisco but it too is a sort of collectors item.

    I figure Earl Holliman was hired to give the series some gravitas, and he was the only real actor in the series. The premise should be a warning to potential viewers, Johnny Domino (Matt McColm) is the son of retired cop Frank Dominus (Holliman) is riding a streetcar when he is struck by lightening and develops certain powers, one allows him to hear what people are thinking. Provided with a super suit, one developed to make American soldiers close to invincible, Johnny Domino becomes crime-fighting hero NightMan.

    There aren't many "actors" is this series so don't look for compelling performances unless you like seeing a shirtless Matt McColm. He's a 90s version of Clint Walker, remember Cheyenne? Basically, this is a mindless show but if you can't sleep but enjoy munching popcorn while having a beer, then you can watch this knowing if you fall asleep, you haven't missed anything in this fluffernutter attempt at sci-fi.

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    • Trivia
      Shane Brolly's first ever on-screen role as Joran/Chrome. In "Chrome 11" his character refers to himself as a "psychic vampire"; Brolly became best known for playing a vampire, Kraven, in the "Underworld" film series.
    • Goofs
      Night Man is always shown flying forward at a 45 degree angle. His belt only contains an anti-gravity device, so all he could do is go up or down.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: Johnny Domino was one of San Francisco's hottest young jazz musicians, but fate and a cosmic event were about to change his life forever. What the doctors told him seemed impossible.

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Tribune Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Night Man
    • Filming locations
      • Lougheed Mall, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada(season 2)
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Crescent Entertainment
      • Glen A. Larson Productions
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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