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Knight Rider

Knight Rider (1982)

TV-PG 48m 7.0/10 IMDb

Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.

Creator: Glen A. Larson

Cast: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, William Daniels, Patricia McPherson, Rebecca Holden

Content Warnings

Other

Car accidents / crashes Gaslighting / emotional manipulation Kidnapping / abduction

Violence & Physical Harm

Gore / graphic violence (referenced)Gun violence
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Does It Get Worse?

Stays Consistent Content intensity remains similar across seasons.

1 series-wide warning applies across all seasons.

Season 1 5 warnings
Avg severity:(1.6)
Car accidents / crashesGaslighting / emotional manipulationKidnapping / abductionGore / graphic violenceGun violence
Season 2 5 warnings
Avg severity:(1.6)
Car accidents / crashesGaslighting / emotional manipulationKidnapping / abductionGore / graphic violenceGun violence

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