The Executioner was an American action/adventure television series that aired on NBC during the summer of 1975. Based on the long-running series of Executioner novels by Don Pendleton, which centered on the character of Mack Bolan, a Vietnam War veteran who wages a one-man war against organized crime.
Premise:
The series departed significantly from the source material, featuring a different character and plot. The show starred Christopher George as John Thomas Mack, a former New Orleans police detective who is framed for a crime he didn't commit. Upon his release from prison, he becomes a vigilante known as "The Executioner," fighting crime and corruption while attempting to clear his name.
Cast:
- Christopher George as John Thomas Mack/The Executioner
Production:
The series was produced by David Gerber Productions. It was not a critical success and was cancelled after only six episodes. The show's lack of fidelity to the source novels was a common criticism.
Episodes:
A total of six episodes were produced and aired.
Reception:
The series received generally negative reviews and was considered a failure. It failed to capture the spirit or popularity of the Executioner novels, and the change in the main character and premise alienated fans of the books.
