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M.A.N.T.I.S.

M.A.N.T.I.S.

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M.A.N.T.I.S.

1994- 1997

1 Seasons

22 Episodes

5.0(13 votes)

Ended

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Dr. Miles Hawkins

Roger Rees

Roger Rees

John Stonebrake

Chris Gartin

Chris Gartin

Taylor Savage

Galyn Görg

Galyn Görg

Lt. Leora Maxwell

Jerry Wasserman

Jerry Wasserman

Det. Paul Warren

Gary Graham

Gary Graham

Capt. Ken Hetrick

Robert Hooks

Robert Hooks

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Martin Cummins

Martin Cummins

Andrew Kavadas

Andrew Kavadas

Creative team

Created by: Sam Raimi

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