Powers (American TV series)

Powers is an American superhero television series developed by Brian Michael Bendis and Charlie Huston for PlayStation Network.

The series was PlayStation Network's first venture into scripted original programming, and it premiered on March 10, 2015, with the final episode of the first season being released on April 28, 2015.

He and his partner Deena Pilgrim work for the Powers Division of the Los Angeles Police Department, investigating crimes involving superhumans, who are at once crimefighting heroes and pop celebrities managed by specialized advertising agencies.

[2] In February 2011, a greenlit pilot of the show scripted by Charles H. Eglee was announced as a co-production by Sony Pictures Television and FX Networks.

[16][17] That year in the summer, Susan Heyward, Max Fowler and Adam Godley were cast as Deena Pilgrim, Krispin Stockley and Captain Cross.

[18] Eddie Izzard, Noah Taylor and Olesya Rulin were cast in the roles of "Big Bad" Wolfe, Johnny Royalle and Calista.

The critical consensus reads: "The interplay between the characters lacks spark, but the detailed world-building of Powers shows potential".