Series synopsis
Powers is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on PlayStation Network on March 10, 2015. It ended on July 19, 2016. It was created by Charlie Huston, Brian Michael Bendis. It stars Sharlto Copley, Susan Heyward, Noah Taylor and Olesya Rulin.
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?
Premise
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?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sharlto Copley as Christian Walker
- Susan Heyward as Deena Pilgrim
- Noah Taylor as Johnny Royalle
- Olesya Rulin as Calista
- Logan Browning as Zora
- Adam Godley as Emile Cross
- Max Fowler as Krispin Stockley
- Michael Madsen as SuperShock
Supporting cast
- Michelle Forbes as Retro Girl
- Suzy Eddie Izzard as Wolfe
- Hannah Riley as Annabel
- Sterling Beaumon as Young Walker
- Nicky Buggs as Eva Hamdam
- Jan Radcliff as Mayor
- Claire Bronson as Candace Stockley
- Aaron Farb as Simons
- Justice Leak as Kutter
- David Ury as Dr. Death
- Mario López as Mario Lopez
- Phillip DeVona as Zabriski
Guest cast
- Hannah Riley as Annabel
- Sterling Beaumon as Young Walker
- Nicky Buggs as Eva Hamdam
- Jan Radcliff as Mayor
- Claire Bronson as Candace Stockley
- Aaron Farb as Simons
- Justice Leak as Kutter
- David Ury as Dr. Death
- Mario López as Mario Lopez
- Phillip DeVona as Zabriski
- Daniel Thomas May as Bug
- Adam Boyer as Olympia
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | May 3, 2016 | May 3, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 10 | March 10, 2015 | April 28, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 10 | May 31, 2016 | July 19, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powers: The Story Continues | May 3, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot 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. |
March 10, 2015 |
| 2 |
Like a Power 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. |
March 10, 2015 |
| 3 |
Mickey Rooney Cries No More 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. |
March 10, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Caracas 1967 The world is turned upside down by the seemingly impossible and horrifying murder of retro girl. Pressure is on the powers division to bring the perpetrator to Justice, but when Walker is pulled off the case for being too close to the victim, and may be a suspect himself, he must go off-the-books to avenge the woman he loved. |
May 31, 2016 |
| 2 |
Funeral of the Century On the day of Retro Girl's funeral, Detectives Walker and Pilgrim prepare to combat violence between rival gangs The Quantums and The Hacks. Hoping to fill her place, Calista makes her public debut as New Retro Girl. Still reeling from Retro Girl's death, and with her murder officially closed, Walker doggedly pursues a suspect he believes to be the real murderer. |
May 31, 2016 |
| 3 |
Hell Night Commander Cross unofficially reopens the Retro girl case, ordering Pilgrim and Walker to lead a covert investigation that may put them in a life-threatening situation. Meanwhile, Los Angeles goes in lockdown mode as gang warfare reaches a fever pitch, pulling the revered Power, SuperShock out of retirement. |
May 31, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PlayStation Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 10, 2015 |
| Last aired | July 19, 2016 |
| Runtime | 40 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday |