Automan

A brilliant but unconventional police computer programmer, George Herbert, creates Automan, an artificial intelligence hologram capable of fighting crime. Automan can interact with the real world, materialize vehicles, and even create other holograms. Teaming up with LAPD officer Roxanne Rogers, Automan becomes a formidable crime-fighting duo.

Automan was a visually innovative series for its time, praised for its pioneering use of computer-generated imagery in television. However, despite its groundbreaking effects, the show struggled with inconsistent storytelling and a lack of compelling character development, leading to moderate critical reception and a short run.

• Praised for its groundbreaking CGI and futuristic concept.
• Criticized for weak plots and underdeveloped characters.
• Considered a visually ambitious but ultimately flawed sci-fi series.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's unique visual effects for its era and its imaginative premise. However, many viewers also point out that the storylines could be repetitive and the acting was not always strong enough to carry the series.

Automan was one of the first television series to heavily utilize computer-generated imagery (CGI), particularly for its title character and his holographic transformations.