Powers

6.7
201540m

Two homicide detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, are assigned to investigate cases involving people with superhuman abilities, referred to as “Powers.” Set amidst today’s paparazzi culture, Powers asks the questions, what if the world was full of superheroes who aren't actually heroic at all? What if all that power was just one more excuse for mischief, mayhem, murder, and endorsement deals?

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Powers Trailer - NYCC 2014

Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2015

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1. Pilot

6.5

Walker and Pilgrim investigate the death of Olympia, a renowned superhero who is found dead in a sleazy apartment with no clothing and no sign of injury. Information emerges about Olympia's controversial sex life, which may have played a role in his death.

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2. Like a Power

6.4

After Calista tries to find her powers in a more drastic way, she meets RetroGirl whom Christian knows more about than he's letting on. Meanwhile his partner makes her first official Powers arrest. After a while Christian becomes more suspicious about Johnny Royalle's death, and visits Wolf to seek his help.

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3. Mickey Rooney Cries No More

7.0

As a lethal powers-enhancing drug is unleashed on the public, Detectives Walker and Pilgrim seek out the criminal mastermind behind it with the help of iconic Power, Retro Girl. As clues come to light, Walker considers the possibility that Wolfe, his dangerous former mentor turned nemesis, might have the answers he seeks.

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4. Devil in a Garbage Bag

7.9

Johnny realizes that's his new drug is dangerous, but is it too late to stop Wolf before all hell breaks loose?

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5. Paint It Black

7.2

As Retro Girl, Zora and the heroes of the world rush to stop the escape of Wolfe from The Shaft, Walker realizes he must face him alone, the inevitable clash between mentor and disciple that will unravel the deep-seated history between them.

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6. The Raconteur of the Funeral Circuit

6.9

In the wake of the battle to stop Wolfe, the Powers division gathers to mourn the loss of their fellow officers, while Walker seeks answers about his own future and the possibility of becoming Diamond once again. After seeing the uncertain and dangerous side effects of Sway first-hand Johnny Royalle begins unsavory experiments on known subjects of the drug.

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7. You Are Not It

7.0

After Wolfe pleads to end his life, Walker and Pilgrim must act quickly to stop Johnny Royalle from meeting with Wolfe in The Shaft. Meanwhile Zora struggles with her newfound fame, while Calista becomes more desperate to discover if she truly is a Power.

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8. Aha Shake Heartbreak

6.9

In order to persuade him to join his new cause to annihilate Wolfe, Royalle reveals to Walker the true nature of Sway and the inevitable devastation it will cause if Wolfe ever escapes. Meanwhile, as the message of Chaotic Chick spreads rapidly with fatal results, it finds its biggest platform yet in a publicity stunt orchestrated for Retro Girl's charitable foundation.

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9. Level 13

7.1

Walker decides how far he is willing to go to regain his powers, as Johnny Royalle sets the plan in motion to kill Wolfe. Meanwhile, the Powers division tries to catch Royalle in the act and discover where Walker's true allegiance lies.

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10. F@#K the Big Chiller

7.7

Wolfe has escaped prison, it is now up to Christian and Co to stop his reign of terror from sucking the life of all the power teens that took Sway.

Cast

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Sharlto Copley

Christian Walker

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Susan Heyward

Deena Pilgrim

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Adam Godley

Emile Cross

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Max Fowler

Krispin Stockley

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Michael Madsen

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