That was stated by Richard Matthes back in '07... and it def rings true... between The Maxx and Liquid Television (and later Aeon Flux, MTV had pushed mature Animation from being strictly comical and childish into a legitimate form of artistic expression. Without these three shows (along with The Head and HBO's Spawn) becoming somewhat underground cult classics, the current wave of adult oriented animation would never have came to be... I seriously doubt Cartoon Network would have let Coast to Coast and the later Adult Swim stuff air (even at midnight on Sundays).
Enough of the arm-chair history lesson...
The Maxx, while on the surface a mere "superhero" show, is actually about much deeper and thought provoking. It depicts the mending of a fractured psyche and all the external and internal consequences in bloody detail. With characters that are fleshed out nicely and seem almost realistic in their motivations and drives. each fitting as another piece in the overall puzzle that keeps the viewer captivated as layers upon layers fall into place. Bottom line... just watch it... then think about it for a little while... then watch it again.moreless
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Welcome to The Maxx guide at TV.com. Most of us inhabit at least two worlds: The real world where we're at the mercy of circumstance and the world within, the unconscious, a safe place where we can escape. The Maxx shifts between these worlds against his will. Here, homeless, he lives in a box in an alley. The only one who really cares for him is Julie Winters, a freelance social worker. But in Pangea, the other world, he rules the outback and is the protector of Julie, his jungle queen. There he cares for her. But he always ends up back in the real world. And me? Old Mr. Gone. Only I can see that the secret which unites them could destroy them. I could be helpful… Bah, screw it. I think I'll have some fun with them first.moreless
 Barry Stigler |
Mr. Gone |
Amy Danles |
Sara James |
Tony Fucile |
Sergeant Ocono |
Michael Haley |
The Maxx |
Glynnis Talken Campbell |
Julie Winters/Gloriee |
David Valera |
Tommy/Isz |
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Episode 14 (Mr. Gone's Recap)
S 1 : Ep 14
Aired 6/19/95 (21:00)
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Episode 13 (Finale)
S 1 : Ep 13
Aired 6/19/09 (09:51)
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Episode 12
S 1 : Ep 12
Aired 6/19/95 (11:25)
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Episode 11
S 1 : Ep 11
Aired 6/19/95 (09:32)
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Maxx on DVD
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No second season
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bloody and violent, cerebral, epic battles, odd couple, quirky characters