The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man is an American science-fiction television series starring Vincent Ventresca, Paul Ben-Victor, Eddie Jones, Shannon Kenny and Michael McCafferty. Building on the appeal of invisibility-driven espionage, it aired from June 9, 2000 to February 1, 2002, spanning two seasons. The narrative centers on Darien Fawkes, a thief facing life imprisonment who is recruited by a low-rent spy outfit and granted the power of invisibility through the implantation of a special 'Quicksilver gland' in his head. This gland enables Fawkes to secrete a light-bending substance called Quicksilver from his pores and follicles, coating his skin, hair, nails and clothes to render him invisible. He can consciously release the Quicksilver, which then flakes off and disintegrates. However, the gland was sabotaged at its creation by scientist Arnaud DeFehrn to release a neurotoxin that accumulates in the bloodstream and triggers intense pain, followed by antisocial behavior and psychosis. The host requires regular doses of a 'counteragent' to stay sane and healthy, a regimen controlled by a government agency. The series ran for two seasons before cancellation due to cost issues and internal bickering between the Sci Fi Channel and its then-parent company, USA Networks. The first season also aired in first-run syndication alongside its Sci Fi broadcast.