M.A.N.T.I.S. (TV Series)

M.A.N.T.I.S. was a 1994 - 1995 American action-science fiction television series that aired on the FOX television network. It starred Carl Lumbly as Dr. Miles Hawkins, a brilliant scientist who invents a high-tech exoskeleton (the Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System, or M.A.N.T.I.S.) that allows him to walk again after he is paralyzed by a gunman. Hawkins uses the exoskeleton and other inventions to become a crimefighter dedicated to battling corruption and criminals in his city. The series costarred Galyn Görg, Roger Rees, and Chris Gartin. The series was a continuation of the television movie of the same name, which aired in 1994 as a potential TV pilot. It also starred Lumbly in the title role.

Although the television movie received good ratings, the series did not, and it was cancelled after airing 20 of its 22 episodes.

The Delusionist (Season 1, Episode 18)
A magician uses a special pair of glasses to hypnotize his young audiences, compelling them to go on criminal rampages. M.A.N.T.I.S. becomes involved when Lt. Maxwell's younger sister falls under the magician's spell.