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Powerless

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2017
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
7.8K
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Christina Kirk, Alan Tudyk, Vanessa Hudgens, Danny Pudi, and Ron Funches in Powerless (2016)
Vanessa Hudgens stars in this DC Comics comedy about a hilarious team of gadget inventors at Batman's own Wayne Enterprises.
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Follow the staff of an insurance company, specialising in products to protect defenseless bystanders from the collateral damage of superheroes and supervillains.Follow the staff of an insurance company, specialising in products to protect defenseless bystanders from the collateral damage of superheroes and supervillains.Follow the staff of an insurance company, specialising in products to protect defenseless bystanders from the collateral damage of superheroes and supervillains.

  • Creator
    • Ben Queen
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Danny Pudi
    • Christina Kirk
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    7.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Ben Queen
    • Stars
      • Vanessa Hudgens
      • Danny Pudi
      • Christina Kirk
    • 54User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes13

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    Videos16

    Tonight 8:30/7:30c on NBC
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    Tonight 8:30/7:30c on NBC
    Powerless: Danny Pudi Describes His Character
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    Powerless: Danny Pudi Describes His Character
    Powerless: Danny Pudi Describes His Character
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    Powerless: Danny Pudi Describes His Character
    Powerless: Season 1
    Trailer 0:49
    Powerless: Season 1
    Powerless: Jennie Pierson
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    Powerless: Jennie Pierson
    Powerless: Patrick Schumacker
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    Powerless: Patrick Schumacker
    Powerless: Ben Queen And Michael Patrick On The Show
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    Powerless: Ben Queen And Michael Patrick On The Show

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    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Emily Locke
    • 2016–2017
    Danny Pudi
    Danny Pudi
    • Teddy
    • 2016–2017
    Christina Kirk
    Christina Kirk
    • Jackie
    • 2016–2017
    Alan Tudyk
    Alan Tudyk
    • Van Wayne…
    • 2016–2017
    Ron Funches
    Ron Funches
    • Ron
    • 2017
    Jennie Pierson
    Jennie Pierson
    • Wendy
    • 2017
    Sandra Purpuro
    Sandra Purpuro
    • Gail Simone
    • 2017
    Josh Breeding
    • Steve
    • 2017
    Deanna Russo
    Deanna Russo
    • Crimson Fox
    • 2017
    Bill A. Jones
    Bill A. Jones
    • Marv Wolfman
    • 2017
    Kimani Ray Smith
    Kimani Ray Smith
    • Jack-O-Lantern
    • 2016–2017
    Natalie Morales
    Natalie Morales
    • Green Fury
    • 2017
    Japheth Gordon
    Japheth Gordon
    • Coleman Reese
    • 2017
    Joel Michael Kramer
    • The Olympian
    • 2017
    Willa Miel Pogue
    • Ruby
    • 2017
    Marc McClure
    Marc McClure
    • Emily's Father…
    • 2016–2017
    Adam West
    Adam West
    • Chairman Dean West…
    • 2017
    Dorothy Schock
    • Dorothy
    • 2017
    • Creator
      • Ben Queen
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews54

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    9nikoladamov

    Not sure why the negative reviews

    I'm not sure why all the negative reviews. As a comedy show, it works very well. It is certainly not a superhero show and it does not try to be one, which I appreciate very much. The jokes are rather refreshing although at times can be a bit predictable. But it is very enjoyable and the 20 something minutes seem to fly. Again I think people were expecting a superhero show and are disappointed because it is not. If you are expecting costly production with expensive CGI superhero TV show, you will not get that. But it is comparatively low cost funny show. Show does not need to be expensive to be funny.
    8adaa-51531

    A refreshing change of pace

    It was exactly what I expected from the previews: a superhero show that doesn't take itself too seriously. By far my favorite part is that the show takes a world filled with superheroes and makes the characters find it boring—which, if super-villain attacks happened as frequently as the comic books make them seem, would absolutely happen. Reminds me of Steelheart, by Brandon Sanderson, although those books take themselves far more seriously.

    Also, the costume and casting, etc, serve to make the show look like a comic book. I don't normally notice stuff like that, but I thought the behind the scenes work was spot on. It's still growing, but I think it's definitely got a lot of potential. Of course, it'll probably be canceled before it can reach it, which will be disappointing.
    9commandor_data

    Good if you don't expect superhero-ish stuffs

    If you want to laugh (or at least smile), this show will certainly deliver. If you take it as a comedy show (and not superheroes), it is really funny and light.

    I'd compare it to Big Bang Theory someheow (not geek humor but same atmosphere). The actors are very good and have great potential, same for the writers. The tone is just what it needs to be, which is not easy considering the concept. I think it just didn't find its public yet.
    8cesar_augusto

    You simply do NOT take it too serious.

    With so many superhero series nowadays, it's increasingly common seeing people used to it all having that "nolam" realism and grittiness like Arrow, or a little less like in Flash and Supergirl, and better not mention the Marvel ones, but thing is, Powerless is not about it. It's supposed to be comedic, like a sitcon. Or even like a cartoon. People think those actors are wasting their talent, I say they are putting it to a test, acting more like cartoon characters than real people, and I respect that. This series have a lot of potential to point, mock or downright degrade DC Comics itself in a very clever and funny way.
    6howhandy

    Not great, but definitely not bad

    I feel this show is not something to go out of your way to watch, but if you're looking for a show to eat some time and not hit you emotionally, this is perfect.

    The show definitely gets better after the first two episodes (thus far), and it has some jokes that land surprisingly well, but don't have high expectations for it. Obviously the three big actors are often the best part of the show.

    I've watched every episode (mostly because I have insomnia), and I have never felt annoyed or even disappointed after watching an episode.

    I strongly believe my rating will increase to a 7 by the end of the first season. If they add new writers (and possibly directors), this show has the potential to be an 8.

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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Бессильные
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ehsugadee
      • DC Entertainment
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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