Series synopsis
The Power is an American sci-fi & fantasy mystery drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 30, 2023. It ended on May 11, 2023. It was created by Naomi Alderman, Claire Wilson, Sarah Quintrell, Raelle Tucker. It stars Toni Collette, Halle Bush, Ria Zmitrowicz and Auliʻi Cravalho.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: All it takes is a spark.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toni Collette as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez
- Halle Bush as Allie Montgomery
- Ria Zmitrowicz as Roxy Monke
- Auliʻi Cravalho as Jos Cleary-Lopez
- Toheeb Jimoh as Tunde Ojo
- John Leguizamo as Rob Lopez
- Heather Agyepong as Ndudi
- Nico Hiraga as Ryan
Supporting cast
- Daniela Vega as Sister Maria
- Eddie Marsan as Bernie Monke
- Zrinka Cvitešić as Tatiana Moskalev
- Josh Charles as Governor Daniel Dandon
- Rob Delaney as Tom
- Alice Eve as Kristen
- Edwina Findley as Helen
- Jacob Fortune-Lloyd as Ricky Monke
- Sam Buchanan as Terry Monke
- Juliet Cowan as Barbara Monke
- Archie Rush as Darrell Monke
- Gerrison Machado as Matty Clearly-Lopez
Guest cast
- Nancy Sivak as Sara's Mom Kellie
- Emily Renée as Savannah
- Hersha Verity as Indian Female Doctor
- Tsuwayuki Saotome as Japanese Government Official
- Eloise Pennycott as Marinela
- Marie Cavanna as Zioa Army 4
- Alan D West as Airport Passerby (uncredited)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | March 30, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
“A Better Future is in Your Hands” Across the world teenage girls are experiencing a strange sensation beneath their collarbones, a tingling in their hands and sudden jolts of electricity sparking from their fingertips. This new power is an agent of both liberation and destruction. |
March 30, 2023 |
| 2 |
“The World is on Fu*king Fire” As teen girls grapple with their new abilities, parents and political leaders try to make sense of a sudden rash of fires, power outages, blown electrical grids and mysterious burn marks. |
March 30, 2023 |
| 3 |
“A New Organ” The aftermath of a catastrophic plane crash unearths a new consequence of the Power. The veil of political secrecy and misinformation is shattered, and the world as we know it will never be the same. |
March 30, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 30, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 11, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday |