TV series

The Power

2023 · 1 season

A provocative, slow-building drama that turns everyday power dynamics electric, keeping you tense and thinking long after each episode.

Tagline: All it takes is a spark.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, dark, satirical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, gender, identity, rebellion
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
gender
identity
rebellion
violence
Places: big city
small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild