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Season 1 – Powerless

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Emily Locke lands her dream job as director of research and development for Wayne Security in Charm City, home to superheroes, super villains and everyday citizens fed up with the collateral damage of their constant super fighting. Full of confidence and big ideas about how to make life safer for the populace, Emily quickly learns that her aspirations far exceed those of her new boss and officemates, so it is up to her to lead the team toward its full potential and the realization that you don't need superpowers to be a hero.
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Critics Consensus

Powerless has a strong premise leaving room for improvement -- and strong performances from a talented cast -- but the show's initial spark is dimmed by uneven execution and a lack of laughs.

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Alison Herman The Ringer 08/15/2017
Powerless uses one of the highest-concept hooks on the market to smuggle in one of the lowest-concept and dependable dynamics television has to offer. The resulting hybrid has some of the best of both worlds. Go to Full Review Washington Post 02/03/2017
Powerless is a key ingredient or two away from rising above the clutch of comic book-inspired TV. All it might need is that splash of acid. Because it's got spark. And we don't hate spark. Go to Full Review Tim Goodman The Hollywood Reporter 02/03/2017
There's at least an inkling in Powerless that it could be a nice diversion from the superhero onslaught that has expanded from the big screen to the small in recent years. Go to Full Review Akhil Arora Gadgets360 08/28/2018
Powerless' first episode can feel just like its title, but it does bring some much needed respite to the tired, dark and serious superhero world, by infusing a light-hearted take on those events... Go to Full Review Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush 06/20/2018
The stitching here is just a bit too visible, and final product uncertain how to occupy tall buildings in a single bound, let alone leap them. Go to Full Review Brendan McGuirk CBR 12/12/2017
Powerless attempts to reimagine the world of superheroes for mass audiences, and with a charismatic cast that shows a capacity to develop greater chemistry it still might, but it will need to work out some internal mechanics to get there. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kenneth E 11/17/2024 This show was HORRIBLY marketed. It's an AMAZINGLY talented cast with what critics are calling high concept, but that's bullshit. It's essentially Shark Tank meets the Wayne Industries product design team packed with 1000s of DC parody Easter eggs that hardcore comic fans salivate over. It's whimsical, it's edgy, self-aware, and has SO MUCH POTENTIAL WITHIN THE NEW DCU??! This show NEEDS to be brought back for another season. Crossovers from Resident Alien, The Doom Patrol, and Peacemaker are all on the table and you could test any low budget hero/villain with NO RISK tossing them into a sitcom format. Give this show another shot. It's the DCU revival we need right now. See more Boringo F 05/01/2023 Great characters, great actors, great story. LOVE THIS!! YES!! See more 04/19/2020 Powerless: Season 1 Powerless series is just a victim of an era where un-flashy superhero flick never get taken seriously. See more 01/20/2019 Very funny, interesting. See more 12/04/2018 No superheros? Who cares! This is great! See more 10/15/2017 This show didn't deliver anywhere near as much as I had hoped that it would. However, I did think it had potential. Oh well, this will fade away into obscurity and I guess that is fine. DC has plenty of material that is more worthy of a TV series than this. See more Read all reviews
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Vanessa Hudgens

Emily Locke

Danny Pudi

Teddy

Christina Kirk

Jackie

Ron Funches

Ron

Alan Tudyk

Vanderveer "Van" Wayne

Jennie Pierson

Wendy

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 2, 2017 Wayne or Lose Emily Locke begins her first day at Wayne Security with confidence and big ideas but quickly learns that her expectations far exceed those of her new boss and officemates. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2017 Wayne Dream Team When Emily tries to the members of her team excited about a new product idea, she can't get them to break their obsession with Fantasy Super Hero League; Van makes plans to be included in the Wayne dream-team photo. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 16, 2017 Sinking Day After the team loses a client due to Van's incompetence, Emily tries to clinch a deal with Atlantis; Van's father gives him a chance to redeem himself; Teddy and Ron are convinced that new employee Alex is a superhero. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 22, 2017 Emily Dates a Henchman When Emily sets her sights on the dating world she unknowingly falls for one of the Riddler's henchmen; Teddy and Ron find a Batman artifact and discover Van's superhero fantasy. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 9, 2017 Cold Season Emily convinces Teddy to enter a revolutionary invention into the Wayne Innovation contest; Van has Ron assemble a toy in hopes of preoccupying his new girlfriend's child. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 30, 2017 I'm a Friend You When Emily learns that Jackie needs some extra cash, she tries to help her out; Van is on a witch hunt and sets his eyes on Teddy, Ron and Wendy. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 6, 2017 Van v Emily: Dawn of Justice In a fight to get her own office, Emily challenges Van to a competition; Teddy's life is saved by Green Fury. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 13, 2017 Green Furious Emily has her first board meeting and must deliver on a big idea with the help of Green Fury; Teddy tries to find a way to get Green Fury's attention; Jackie brings her daughter to work. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 20, 2017 Emergency Punch-Up The team gears up to leave for a company retreat when supervillain Dr. Psycho releases a toxic gas in Charm City; Emily does her best to make the most of a terrible situation. Details Episode 10 Aired May 12, 2017 No Consequence Day In the wake of Lois Lane's death, Ron inspires the team to test out an intriguing theory; Emily and Wendy get in trouble with the law; Jackie takes up drinking; Teddy makes a power move. Details Episode 11 Aired May 16, 2017 Win, Luthor, Draw An alien attack damages the Gotham headquarters and threatens the future of Wayne Security; Chairman West delivers some unfortunate news to Van and Emily; Jackie gets a surprise that will change her life. Details Episode 12 Aired May 26, 2017 Van of the Year Emily deals with Van after he steals credit for her generosity at the office; Teddy encourages Ron to get his new invention out to the masses. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Len Goldstein, Marc Buckland, Dean Lorey
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 2, 2017