
M.A.N.T.I.S.
S1 · E1IMDB:
5.0
Released
8/26/1994
Duration
0h 0m
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Country
United States
Cast
Carl Lumbly, Roger Rees, Chris Gartin
Overview
M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American science fiction television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 1994 and March 1995. The original two-hour pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. It stars actor Carl Lumbly. The show is unique in that it depicts an African-American superhero.

M.A.N.T.I.S.
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
5.0Released
8/26/1994
Genre
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast
Carl Lumbly, Roger Rees, Chris Gartin
Duration
0h 0m
Country
United States
Overview
M.A.N.T.I.S. is an American science fiction television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 1994 and March 1995. The original two-hour pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. It stars actor Carl Lumbly. The show is unique in that it depicts an African-American superhero.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableFirst Steps
The MANTIS has to fight with a businessman who is trying to get ahold of a deadly virus, which was ment to be destroyed days ago.

First Steps
The MANTIS has to fight with a businessman who is trying to get ahold of a deadly virus, which was ment to be destroyed days ago.
EP 2AvailableTango Blue
The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.

Tango Blue
The MANTIS plans to destroy all the assault weapons, ex-seals and warheads, so that The City would finally be clear.
EP 3AvailableDays of Rage
Several youths involved in an experiment focusing on mind augmentation receive a remarkable increase in their intelligence. However, when the drug they are taking induces the teens to follow some of their more primitive instincts, they embark on a series of violent and dangerous escapades, and it's up to the M.A.N.T.I.S to save them and their victims.

Days of Rage
Several youths involved in an experiment focusing on mind augmentation receive a remarkable increase in their intelligence. However, when the drug they are taking induces the teens to follow some of their more primitive instincts, they embark on a series of violent and dangerous escapades, and it's up to the M.A.N.T.I.S to save them and their victims.
EP 4AvailableCease Fire
The MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.

Cease Fire
The MANTIS must subvert the plans to assassinate a visiting diplomat who happens to be an old love of Dr. Hawkins.
EP 5AvailableSoldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
The strength of the M.A.N.T.I.S is put to the ultimate test when Hawkins has to stop a combat robot from completing it's mission-killing innocent people.

Soldier of Misfortune (a.k.a. Virtually Falling Down)
The strength of the M.A.N.T.I.S is put to the ultimate test when Hawkins has to stop a combat robot from completing it's mission-killing innocent people.
EP 6AvailableGloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.

Gloves Off (a.k.a. No Exit)
When the MANTIS uncovers an organization which runs underground, to-the-death bloodsport matches, he helps a man who is forced to participate.
EP 7AvailableThe Black Dragon
When an organization called the Yakuza kidnaps a mafia princess to gain control of a new sports arena, the MANTIS must fight a samurai warrior to free her.

The Black Dragon
When an organization called the Yakuza kidnaps a mafia princess to gain control of a new sports arena, the MANTIS must fight a samurai warrior to free her.
EP 8AvailableTo Prey in Darkness
When a federal agent is assigned to hunt down the MANTIS, he believes there is a connection between the MANTIS and Dr. Hawkins.

To Prey in Darkness
When a federal agent is assigned to hunt down the MANTIS, he believes there is a connection between the MANTIS and Dr. Hawkins.
EP 9AvailableFire in the Heart
The MANTIS must thwart the efforts of a shady real estate developer trying to acquire property cheaply by using a young boy that can start fires with his mind.

Fire in the Heart
The MANTIS must thwart the efforts of a shady real estate developer trying to acquire property cheaply by using a young boy that can start fires with his mind.
EP 10AvailableThou Shalt Not Kill (1)
The MANTIS is left for dead when, Solomon Box, the MANTIS' chief nemesis, uses his political muscle and the authorities perception that the MANTIS is a vigilante, to persuade the police to hunt him down.

Thou Shalt Not Kill (1)
The MANTIS is left for dead when, Solomon Box, the MANTIS' chief nemesis, uses his political muscle and the authorities perception that the MANTIS is a vigilante, to persuade the police to hunt him down.
EP 11AvailableRevelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)
The Port Columbia police force, under the direction of Solomon Box, continues it's attempt to hunt down the MANTIS.

Revelation (2) (a.k.a. Inside Out)
The Port Columbia police force, under the direction of Solomon Box, continues it's attempt to hunt down the MANTIS.
EP 12AvailableThrough the Dark Circle
When Savage is kidnapped by strange men from another dimension, Miles and John must save him...with a little help from the MANTIS, of course.

Through the Dark Circle
When Savage is kidnapped by strange men from another dimension, Miles and John must save him...with a little help from the MANTIS, of course.
EP 13AvailableThe Eyes Beyond
The MANTIS returns to base in the Chrysalis only to find he is 32 years in the future where Port Columbia is ruled by a machine.

The Eyes Beyond
The MANTIS returns to base in the Chrysalis only to find he is 32 years in the future where Port Columbia is ruled by a machine.
EP 14AvailableFaces in the Mask
A genius, who was disfigured by his four business partners (and now has to wear a mask) seeks revenge.

Faces in the Mask
A genius, who was disfigured by his four business partners (and now has to wear a mask) seeks revenge.
EP 15AvailableThe Sea Wasp
When a marine biologist genetically alters herself in an attempt to create an amphibian race through genetic manipulation, she tries to make Miles a part of her plans.

The Sea Wasp
When a marine biologist genetically alters herself in an attempt to create an amphibian race through genetic manipulation, she tries to make Miles a part of her plans.
EP 16AvailableProgenitor
A crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.

Progenitor
A crazy scientist kidnaps Miles and replaces him with a clone.
EP 17AvailableSwitches
A condemned man is executed, but using a device, his consciousness somehow escapes and exists in the electric current. The MANTIS must stop him when he starts hunting down those that put him in prison.

Switches
A condemned man is executed, but using a device, his consciousness somehow escapes and exists in the electric current. The MANTIS must stop him when he starts hunting down those that put him in prison.
EP 18AvailableThe Delusionist
The MANTIS must stop a traveling magician when he uses a mind control machine on Port Columbia youth.

The Delusionist
The MANTIS must stop a traveling magician when he uses a mind control machine on Port Columbia youth.
EP 19AvailableFast Forward
The MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible to everyone else.

Fast Forward
The MANTIS faces a criminal who has the ability to move so fast he is invisible to everyone else.
EP 20AvailableSpider in the Tower
The Men in Black return to destroy the M.A.N.T.I.S. and the Port Columbia's leaders using their latest weapon.

Spider in the Tower
The Men in Black return to destroy the M.A.N.T.I.S. and the Port Columbia's leaders using their latest weapon.
EP 21AvailableAncestral Evil
Stonebrake's experiment with a DNA hologram turns into a total disaster when an electrical accident causes the hologram of an ancient druid to materialize. Now that he is back, the druid intends to kill the judges and bring back his fame.

Ancestral Evil
Stonebrake's experiment with a DNA hologram turns into a total disaster when an electrical accident causes the hologram of an ancient druid to materialize. Now that he is back, the druid intends to kill the judges and bring back his fame.
EP 22AvailableGhost of the Ice
A Fateful crash landing in a remote forest leads the MANTIS and his friends to an encounter with a ravenous Tyranasaurous. With the safety of his loved ones at stake, Miles may have to make the sacrifice all heroes must to end the monster's rampage.

Ghost of the Ice
A Fateful crash landing in a remote forest leads the MANTIS and his friends to an encounter with a ravenous Tyranasaurous. With the safety of his loved ones at stake, Miles may have to make the sacrifice all heroes must to end the monster's rampage.
Cast

Dr. Miles Hawkins
Carl Lumbly

John Stonebrake
Roger Rees

Taylor Savage
Chris Gartin

Lt. Leora Maxwell
Galyn Görg

Det. Paul Warren
Jerry Wasserman

Capt. Ken Hetrick
Gary Graham

Unknown Role
Robert Hooks

Unknown Role
Blu Mankuma

Unknown Role
Martin Cummins

Unknown Role
Andrew Kavadas

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