A headstrong TV reporter investigating Network 23 corruption. After a severe head injury, his consciousness is digitally copied into Max Headroom, a satirical pirate broadcaster. The original Carter recovers, escapes organ harvesting, and exposes the fatal blipvert conspiracy.
Jones serves as Carter's supportive producer who assists his investigation against corporate orders.
Lynch actively hunts and physically harms Carter to protect the network's secrets.
Carter is the primary target of Grossman's cover-up operations due to his investigative threat.
Max Headroom serves as the lead presenter for Reg's underground television network.
Max Headroom is a flawed digital reconstruction of Carter's mind and appearance.
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