Edward Woodward starred as Robert McCall in the 1980s television series “The Equalizer,” where he played a retired intelligence agent who uses his skills to help those in need. McCall, a complex character with a shadowy past, dedicates himself to righting wrongs for those who have nowhere else to turn.

Woodward’s portrayal of Robert McCall is a compelling blend of toughness, intellect, and a nuanced understanding of justice, making him a memorable figure in television history.

M.A.N.T.I.S. is a 1994-1995 American superhero television series that aired on the Fox network. The show is notable for featuring the first African-American superhero lead in a live-action TV series.

The story follows Dr. Miles Hawkins (played by Carl Lumbly), a wealthy and brilliant scientist who is left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot by a police sniper during a riot. Embittered and seeking justice for himself and others, Hawkins uses his resources to develop the “Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System” (M.A.N.T.I.S.). This powerful exoskeleton not only allows him to walk again, but also grants him superhuman strength, speed, agility, and the ability to fire non-lethal paralysis darts. 

Adopting the persona of the M.A.N.T.I.S., Hawkins becomes a masked vigilante who patrols the city at night, utilizing advanced technology like a secret underwater lab and a flying car/submarine called the Chrysalis.