“Powers”, the first PlayStation Original series—adapted from the gritty graphic novel universe created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming, and produced by the studio that brought you Breaking Bad—is based on a compelling premise: 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?
“Powers”, is an edgy dramatic series, follows the lives of two homicide detectives, Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, who 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?
The first three episodes of the season launch tomorrow, and it looks like there will be plenty of blood, mayhem, and superheroics. I know this looks a lot grittier than I had originally envisioned. We’ll have reviews of the first three episodes by this time tomorrow night, and we’ve got a writer at the premiere, so expect to find out what its all about later tonight. I know I’m excited after watching this trailer.
“”Powers”” stars Sharlto Copley (“District 10″) and Susan Heyward (“The Following”) as lead detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, with Michelle Forbes, Eddie Izzard, Noah Taylor, Logan Browning and Olyesa Rulin playing heroes and villains. David Slade (“Game of Thrones”) directed the first two hourlong episodes.
For those of your with your Playstation Network memberships, will you be watching “Powers”?