Automan

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 hologram (played by Chuck Wagner) is the world's first "truly automatic man". He is physically perfect, possessing superhuman abilities such as superhuman strength and the ability to process data at lightning speed. Automan

Despite his power, Automan faces significant limitations that drive the show's tension: Premise and Characters : The hologram (played by

: Automan requires massive amounts of electricity to maintain his physical form in the real world. His power grows weaker over time, and his "batteries" frequently need recharging. His power grows weaker over time, and his

: To hide his true nature, Automan often poses as Walter's friend, a government agent named Otto J. Mann. Notable Features and Weaknesses

: Because of the high energy demands, Automan primarily operates at night when the city's power grid can better support his manifestation.