Based on the popular Marvel Comics super hero, NightMan is the mysterious alter ego of Johnny Domino, a San Francisco musician. Struck by lightning in a freak cable car accident, Johnny finds he's suddenly able to 'tune in' to the evil thoughts of others. Now able to predict danger, Johnny receives the means to fight it by weapons systems engineer Ranleigh Jordan, and taking full advantage of this super high-tech equipment, as well as his own physical strength, becomes NightMan, battling the sinister forces threatening the city.