Manimal (1983)

Directed by

Leslie H. Martinson, Daniel Haller, Russ Mayberry, Sidney Hayers

Genre

fantasy television series, science fiction television series

Country

United States

Length

1 season, 8 episodes

Rating

7.3 of 10 from 139 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man with the ability to shape-shift into animals uses his power to assist police in solving crimes. The show features his transformations and crime-solving adventures.

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What happens

Manimal is an American superhero television series created by Glen A. Larson and Donald R. Boyle which aired on Fridays at 9:00 pm ET on NBC from September 30 to December 17, 1983. The show centers on the character Jonathan Chase (Simon MacCorkindale), a shape-shifting man who can turn himself into any animal he chooses. He uses this ability to help the police solve crimes. The series ended after an eight-episode run. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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