It’s no secret that dystopian fiction is at an all-time high, with shows like The Handmaid’s Tale and Black Mirror at the forefront of the genre. Young girls have electricity literally at their fingertips in the sci-fi drama series The Power (based on Naomi Alderman’s best-selling novel), making them more powerful than ever. Instead of constantly fearing that men will have the upper hand, they can now use their supernatural abilities to follow their dreams and advocate for their rights like never before. This sci-fi thriller, directed by Toni Collette, will be available on streaming services soon. If this sounds like something you’d like to watch, here’s a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know.
The Power Release Date
The Power, which has been in development for four years, will debut on Prime Video on March 31, 2023, with four episodes. Season 1 will continue to be released weekly until May 12. The 10-episode series will be available exclusively on Prime Video as a Prime Video original. You can watch this and other Prime Video exclusives for $8.99 per month. Remember, new subscribers get a 30-day free trial, so you can binge and pay later.
The Power Triler
On February 23, Prime Video shared the official trailer for The Power, which shows the girls learning how to handle their newfound superpower. The video begins with Jos (Auli’i Cravalho) and her father in the car listening to “Check the Rhime” when a spark appears from the girl’s finger as she tries to add another song to the queue. The small lighting bolt in the car was just one of several unusual events that Jos had encountered in recent weeks.
Prior to this incident, she accidentally set fire to a microwave with her hands. While this is happening in America, a reporter in Nigeria (played by Toheeb Jimoh) is covering similar incidents that are resulting in teenage girls having the power to control electricity. As this global phenomenon unfolds, Mayor Margot Cleary-Lopez (Collette) takes a stand to defend the sisterhood from authorities who believe their supernatural ability is a threat to society. A teaser for The Power, in addition to the full-length trailer, was released on January 31, 2023, and can be seen below:
The Power Cast
This dystopian thriller features a number of interesting characters played by well-known actors. Leslie Mann was set to star, but she dropped out during the pandemic, so Toni Collette stepped in as Seattle’s mayor, Margot Cleary-Lopez, who is determined to protect the girls from authorities who want them imprisoned. Margot’s daughter Jos, played by Auli’i Cravalho, is one of the teenagers with this superpower. Cravalho is best known for her portrayal of Moana in the Disney animated film of the same name. Allie Montgomery (Halle Bush), Tatiana Moskalev (Zrinka Cvitei), and Roxy Monke are other key figures in this female revolution (Ria Zmitrowicz). These three girls have been mistreated and have frequently had their rights violated.
Aside from the female characters, The Power will feature some well-known actors in male roles. Toheeb Jimoh, played by Ted Lasso, will play Tunde, the journalist in charge of documenting this supernatural phenomenon as it unfolds around the world. Rob, the mayor’s husband and Jos’ father, will be played by John Leguizamo. Nico Hiraga as Ryan, Heather Agyepong as Tunde’s friend Ndudi, Daniela Vega as Sister Maria, Archie Rush as Darrell Monke, Gerrison Machado as Matt Cleary-Lopez, Pietra Castro as Izzy Cleary-Lopez, and Eddie Marsan as a crime boss named Bernie Monke round out the main cast.
Aside from them, Josh Charles will return as Daniel Dandal, Washington’s governor and the mayor’s ultimate adversary. Helen, another recurring character who serves as Margot’s advisor, is played by Edwina Findley. Rob Delaney as Tom, Alice Eve as Kristen, 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, and Ana Ularu as Tatiana’s sister Zoia are among the recurring cast members.
This female empowerment series is led by women, both in front of and behind the camera. Raelle Tucker, known for her work on True Blood, Jessica Jones, and The Returned, will serve as showrunner and executive producer on this project. The Power Season 1 was also written by an all-female writing team, with Sarah Quintrell, Claire Wilson, Brennan Elizabeth Peters, and Stacy Osei-Kuffour credited as writers on IMDb, alongside Raelle Tucker and Naomi Alderman, who wrote the original novel.
Ugla Hauksdóttir (Hanna), Lisa Gunning (Nowhere Boy), Neasa Hardiman (Jessica Jones), Logan Kibens (The L Word: Generation Q), and Shannon Murphy (Killing Eve) are all credited as directors for The Power’s first season. Amazon Studios collaborated with Jane Featherstone and Naomi de Pear’s production company Sister to create the Prime Video original. Executive producers include Naomi De Pear, Raelle Tucker, Jane Featherstone, Claire Wilson, and Sarah Quintrell.
