Series synopsis
The Platoon of Power Squadron is an American comedy drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on YouTube on October 1, 2009. It ended on March 16, 2017. It was created by Jake Jarvi. It stars Jake Jarvi, Craig Benzine, Eliza Toser and Carlyn Janus.
In a world where supernatural abilities are limited to comic books and the silver screen, four blue collar twenty-somethings are the only people with actual superpowers. A look at what it would really be like to have superpowers. No wacky super villains, no body armor, no campy fluorescent costumes or holy-anythings something-mans. Just four people trying to realize their full potential. It's hard enough making a living in your 20's, try and make a legacy.
Premise
In a world where supernatural abilities are limited to comic books and the silver screen, four blue collar twenty-somethings are the only people with actual superpowers. A look at what it would really be like to have superpowers. No wacky super villains, no body armor, no campy fluorescent costumes or holy-anythings something-mans. Just four people trying to realize their full potential. It's hard enough making a living in your 20's, try and make a legacy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jake Jarvi as Jonas / Professor Synapse
- Craig Benzine as Donald / Mr. Dr. Electricon / Mister Doctor Electricon
- Eliza Toser as Virginia / Princess of the 4th Dimension
- Carlyn Janus as Sebastian / Madam Generator
- Derrick Stout as Damon / Possessed Damon
- Scott Hall as Carl / Mugger 1
Guest cast
- Will Bennett as House Burgling No-Goodnick
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 1, 2009 | March 16, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Last Slice In a world where superpowers are limited to comic books and the silver screen, four blue collar twenty-somethings are the only people with actual powers. A look at what it would really be like to have superpowers. |
October 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
Jobs As four twenty-somethings try to earn a living in an unstable economy, they must also decide what to do with their super powers. |
December 1, 2009 |
| 3 |
Transition The Squadron must face the realities of what it is to actually have super powers. Donald hopes to embrace his destiny by training to control his abilities. Virginia realizes that being supernatural in the natural world has more dangerous implications than she ever imagined. Change is never easy. |
June 1, 2010 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 1, 2009 |
| Last aired | March 16, 2017 |
| Runtime | 418 minutes |
| Status | ended |