Any time you find yourself questioning the logic of this show, just remember that premise involves a sentient, crime fighting car. With that said...
There are several go-to tropes baked into 'Knight Rider' with Michael's past and identity, and "Knightmares" pulls the 'ol memory loss card from the deck. Very little of the plot mechanics here make any sense, but please see above for why that really doesn't matter. What matters is if the show is fun, and more often than not, 'Knight Rider' is.
The 'Hoff isn't one of our great thespians, but I sincerely believe that he's the reason this show works. His Michael Knight might just be the most likable protagonist of 80's TV, if not all-time, and Hasselhoff is why. This role would not work as well with any other actor. Period. His chemistry with William Daniels as K. I. T. T. makes the show really zoom. So seeing Michael not knowing who K. I. T. T. is, makes for a fresh spin on their well oiled teamwork.
The 'Hoff digs deep into his dramatic well for his role as the disoriented Michael Long and finds that well is quite dry, but thankfully by episode's end Michael Knight is back and all is well once again.
There are several go-to tropes baked into 'Knight Rider' with Michael's past and identity, and "Knightmares" pulls the 'ol memory loss card from the deck. Very little of the plot mechanics here make any sense, but please see above for why that really doesn't matter. What matters is if the show is fun, and more often than not, 'Knight Rider' is.
The 'Hoff isn't one of our great thespians, but I sincerely believe that he's the reason this show works. His Michael Knight might just be the most likable protagonist of 80's TV, if not all-time, and Hasselhoff is why. This role would not work as well with any other actor. Period. His chemistry with William Daniels as K. I. T. T. makes the show really zoom. So seeing Michael not knowing who K. I. T. T. is, makes for a fresh spin on their well oiled teamwork.
The 'Hoff digs deep into his dramatic well for his role as the disoriented Michael Long and finds that well is quite dry, but thankfully by episode's end Michael Knight is back and all is well once again.