Prime Video’s 2017 Superhero Sitcom ‘Powerless’ Available for Weekend Binge
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According to a report from Collider, the 2017 NBC sitcom "Powerless," set in the DC Universe, is available for streaming on Prime Video. The series, which ran for 12 episodes, focuses on ordinary people living in a world where superhero and supervillain battles cause frequent workplace accidents and infrastructure damage. The show is set in Charm City and stars Vanessa Hudgens as Emily, a manager at Wayne Security, a company that creates gadgets to protect civilians from superhero-related hazards. The series was canceled by NBC after airing only nine of its 12 episodes. The article describes the show as a "funny love letter to DC Comics" with numerous Easter eggs referencing DC history.
What’s reported
"Powerless" is a 2017 NBC sitcom set in the DC Universe.
All 12 episodes are available on Prime Video.
The show is set in Charm City, described as not as big as Metropolis or Gotham but bigger than Smallville.
Vanessa Hudgens plays Emily, a manager of the Research and Development team at Wayne Security.
Alan Tudyk plays Van Wayne, described as Bruce Wayne's selfish, boastful, and incompetent cousin.
The team develops a wrist-worn supervillain detector that alerts the wearer when a villain is nearby.
Bruce Wayne, as Batman, uses the device to catch the Joker, escalating sales and saving the company.
The series was canceled by NBC after airing only nine episodes.
Key figures
Vanessa Hudgens (actress, plays Emily)
Alan Tudyk (actor, plays Van Wayne)
Danny Pudi (actor, plays Teddy)
Ron Funches (actor, plays Ron)
Christina Kirk (actress, plays Jackie)
Atlin Mitchell (actress, plays Crimson Fox)
Natalie Morales (actress, plays Green Fury/Fire)
Marc McClure (actor, played Jimmy Olsen in 1978's Superman, appears in unaired pilot as Emily's father)
Sources: collider.com
