Lucan: The Series

Below is a review of  LUCAN'S  premiere episode for the Williamsport Area Community College Newspaper  Spotlight.  In the late 70s and early 80s, Television and the "Big Three" networks – ABC, CBS, NBC – received many complaints from worried parents, Television watchdog and research groups, and some religious organizations about the amount of violent content on their prime-time shows. By the time Lucan premiered, changes were just starting to be made. This reviewer feels ABC may have overcompensated so much that instead of merely toning down the action, they "turned it off."  Lucan became more of a pacifist after the Pilot, though he wasn't afraid to fight back when he was put on the defense. Even if Lucan had a more aggressive personality, he needed to keep his cool. The University had Lucan under strict watch and followed by a Bounty hunter at all times. On the plus side, at least they found Kevin Brophy's performance convincing.