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Product Name: Powers: Season 1 [3 Discs]
UPC: 043396461048
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Powerful Currents
As a big action movie/TV fan, I was all set to enjoy 'Powers- Season 1' for the ruggedly clever, superhero-themed series it appears to be. But I was swimming in deeper waters than I thought. With each episode, it dawned on me that the characters and the story arc were written with much more complexity than the 'hero-shows' normally enjoy. I have not read the graphic novel that the series was adapted from, but the layered themes are impressive, as were the show's filmmakers and cast. The story pushes beyond the personal struggles of good-vs.-evil into societal xenophobia, the seductiveness and addictiveness of power, and the boundaries of justice itself. I felt like I was swept out to sea by a massive riptide...and I enjoyed it thoroughly!
I've been excited for this series ever since it was announced and it did not disappoint! Of coarse it was made on the cheap but honestly thats fine.. It resembles its comic book counterpart but changes it enough to keep you guessing. The performances across the board were cast amazingly well but the young female newcomer is going to be a star someday!
The blu-ray release for Powers is pretty great. The show aired exclusively on The Playstation Network so it's great to finally get to watch it. I loved it as a fan of the original comic book, and my girlfriend liked it as well without ever reading the books. Special effects left a little to he desired but strong performances throughout.
