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The Power

Name: The Power
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Released: 2023-03-30
Cast: Toni Collette, Halle Bush, Ria Zmitrowicz, Auliʻi Cravalho, Toheeb Jimoh

2023 | 1 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Heroes or The Umbrella Academy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year