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The Power

2023Show1 season9 episodesTV-MA

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic665.1Rotten Tomatoes76%80%

A tense, layered mystery series about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 9 episodes · best: S1E5 "Scarlet Minnow" 7.8

Episodes

7.3

Story

All it takes is a spark.

The world of The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will. Following remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, the Power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of power balance.

Feels like

  • Feminist Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Social Satire
  • Political Power Dynamics
  • Psychological Drama
  • Dark Contemporary Realism
  • Global Perspective
  • Coming-of-Age Conflict
  • Provocative Social Commentary
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ugla Hauksdóttir
Written by
Raelle Tucker, Naomi Alderman
Produced by
Tim Bricknell

Everyone

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Facts

March 30, 2023 · May 11, 2023 · Ended

First aired
March 30, 2023
Last aired
May 11, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
124 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Power?"

Questions about The Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Power?

Prime

In the United States, The Power streams on Prime. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Power worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 66).

Can I half-watch The Power?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Power plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.