Dystopian shows are all the rage on Netflix right now, especially with shows like The Handmaid's Tale, Squid Game, and another upcoming South Korean show called Black Knight.
Over at Amazon Prime Video, however, a new dystopian-themed show has just been released and it looks to be a promising one.
Here's what you need to know about The Power.
Is The Power Coming to Netflix Too?
The Power was released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, March 31, 2023. Unfortunately, these episodes will be released on a weekly basis instead of Netflix's usual practice of releasing the episodes all at once.
There's no word yet on whether The Power will be available to stream on Netflix eventually so don't keep your hopes up. It will likely remain exclusively as Amazon Prime Video content so there's no timeline for its release on Netflix.
The Power Episode Guide
The Power Season 1 will have a total of nine episodes.
The first three episodes of the show were released on Friday, March 31, 2023. After that, one new episode will be released weekly every Friday.
Here's an episode guide for The Power Season 1:
- Episode 1: A Better Future Is In Your Hands - Friday, March 31, 2023
- Episode 2: The World Is On F**king Fire - Friday, March 31, 2023
- Episode 3: A New Organ - Friday, March 31, 2023
- Episode 4: The Day Of The Girls - Friday, April 7, 2023
- Episode 5: Scarlet Minnow - Friday, April 14, 2023
- Episode 6: Sparklefingers - Friday, April 21, 2023
- Episode 7: Baptism - Friday, April 28, 2023
- Episode 8: Just A Girl - Friday, May 5, 2023
- Episode 9: The Shape Of Power - Friday, May 12, 2023
What Is The Power Story About?
The Power is a sci-fi drama series that was based on a best-selling novel written by Naomi Alderman. Both the show and the book follow the story of young girls who suddenly gained the ability to control electricity and electrocute other people at their own will.
This allows women to use the ability to pursue their dreams and advocate for their rights without worrying about what men will do to them.
The official synopsis of the show reads:
"The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, teenage girls develop the power to electrocute people at will.
Who Stars in The Power?
Originally, the show was supposed to be led by Leslie Mann, who will take the role of Margot Cleary-Lopez. But because of scheduling conflicts brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mann had to exit the project.
The cast of The Power is composed of the following:
- Toni Collette (as Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez)
- John Leguizamo (as Rob Lopez)
- Auli’i Cravalho (as Jos Cleary-Lopez)
- Toheeb Jimoh (as Tunde Ojo)
- Josh Charles (as Daniel Dandon)
- Eddie Marsan (as Bernie Monke)
- Ria Zmitrowicz (as Roxy Monke)
- Zrinka Cvitešić (as Tatiana Moskalev)
- Halle Bush (as Allie Montgomery)
- Nico Hiraga (as Ryan)
- Heather Agyepong (as Ndudi)
- Daniela Vega (as Sister Maria)
- Archie Rush (as Darrell Monke)
- Gerrison Machado (as Matt Cleary-Lopez)
- Pietra Castro (as Izzy Cleary-Lopez)
- Rob Delaney (as Tom)
- Alice Eve (as Kristen)
- Edwina Findley (as Helen)
- Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (as Ricky Monke)
- Avital Lvova (as Liat Monke)
- Sam Buchanan (as Terry Monke)
- Juliet Cowan (as Barbara Monke)
- Simbi Ajikawo (as Adunola)
- Ana Ularu (as Zoia)
Is There a Trailer for The Power?
Prime Video has released a couple of videos for The Power. The first video was released on Feb. 1, 2023 as the show's official teaser. You can watch it here:
Then, a month later, Prime Video released the official trailer of The Power on Feb. 23, 2023. You can watch the video here:
The Power is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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