#31: The Powers of Matthew Star (1982-1983)

“The Powers of Matthew Star” aired on NBC from September 17, 1982, to April 15, 1983. The series starred Peter Barton as Matthew Star, an alien prince from Quadris, hiding on Earth as a high school student.

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Initially, the show focused on his teenage life and evading assassins with his guardian, portrayed by Louis Gossett Jr. Mid-season, the plot shifted unexpectedly, casting Matthew as a government secret agent, which confused viewers.

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