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TV·2015–2016·2 seasons, 20 episodes·PlayStation Network·Drama, Action, Science-Fiction·1h·7.1·Created by Charlie Huston, Brian Michael Bendis

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Combining the genres of superhero fantasy, crime noir and police procedural, Powers is set in a world full of people with superhuman abilities and where all of those powers are just another catalyst for mayhem and murder. The series follows Detective Christian Walker, who is in charge of protecting humans like us and investigating cases involving the God-like men and women, referred to as Powers, who glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire and who clash above cities in epic battle, oblivious to the mortals below.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Powers S02E09Slain DragonsS02E09 · 7.1Christian believes SuperShock is responsible for the recent outbreak of Powers murders, but Deena believes that Morrison is the one responsible. Meanwhile, Calista confronts SuperShock, and Christian remembers his past after he lost his powers.
  2. 02Powers S02E03Hell NightS02E03 · 7.0Emile has Deena and Christian conduct an off-the-books investigation into Retro Girl's death. Meanwhile, when riots break out, SuperShock emerges from retirement to help the authorities contain the situation.
  3. 03Powers S02E06RequiemS02E06 · 6.7Another Power is murdered, and Christian swears revenge. He and Deena track down Heavy and discover who the man who hired the killer is. Meanwhile, Calista gives a memorial speech as the new Retro Girl, and Zora and Martinez inherit a legacy.

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Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2015Aired 4.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Powers S01E01PilotMarch 10, 2015 4.5In a world where having powers can make you a celebrity, the death of a well-known superhero is headline news. Now Detective Christian Walke
  2. S01E02Powers S01E02Like a PowerMarch 10, 2015 5.2Conflicted with the loss of his former life as a Power, power-less Detective Walker (Sharlto Copley) must overcome his personal demons and f
  3. S01E03Powers S01E03Mickey Rooney Cries No MoreMarch 10, 2015 4.8As a lethal powers-enhancing drug is unleashed on the public, Detectives Walker (Sharlto Copley) and Pilgrim (Susan Heyward) seek out the cr
  4. S01E04Powers S01E04Devil in a Garbage BagMarch 17, 2015 4.8Walker (Sharlto Copley), Pilgrim (Susan Heyward), and the rest of the Powers Division must prevent Wolfe (Eddie Izzard) from escaping the hi
  5. S01E05Powers S01E05Paint It BlackMarch 24, 2015 4.8As Retro Girl (Michelle Forbes), Zora (Logan Browning), and the heroes of the world rush to stop the escape of Wolfe (Eddie Izzard) from The
  6. S01E06Powers S01E06The Raconteur of the Funeral CircuitMarch 31, 2015 4.8In the wake of the battle to stop Wolfe (Eddie Izzard), the Powers division gathers to mourn the loss of their fellow officers, while Walker
  7. S01E07Powers S01E07You Are Not ItApril 7, 2015 4.8After Wolfe's (Eddie Izzard) plea to end his life, Walker (Sharlto Copley) and Pilgrim (Susan Heyward) must act quickly to stop Johnny Royal
  8. S01E08Powers S01E08Aha Shake HeartbreakApril 14, 2015 4.8Royalle (Noah Taylor) reveals to Walker (Sharlto Copley) the true nature of Sway and the inevitable devastation it will cause if Wolfe (Eddi
  9. S01E09Powers S01E09Level 13April 21, 2015 4.3In the penultimate episode written by the Powers comic co-creator Brian Michael Bendis, Walker (Sharlto Copley) decides how far he is willin
  10. S01E10Powers S01E10Season's bestF@#K the Big ChillerApril 28, 2015 5.8Wolfe (Eddie Izzard) has escaped, leaving a path of destruction and death in his wake, pushing Walker (Sharlto Copley) to put aside his desi

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season02Best seasonEpisode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2016Aired 6.3Season avg
  1. S02E01Powers S02E01Caracas, 1967May 31, 2016 6.0After the murder of Retro Girl, the primary suspect is the son of Christian's old partner. When Emile orders Christian off the case because
  2. S02E02Powers S02E02Funeral of the CenturyMay 31, 2016 6.0Calista returns to LA on the day of Retro Girl's funeral, while Powers Division tries to keep the panic under control after the death of the
  3. S02E03Powers S02E03Hell NightMay 31, 2016 7.0Emile has Deena and Christian conduct an off-the-books investigation into Retro Girl's death. Meanwhile, when riots break out, SuperShock em
  4. S02E04Powers S02E04Stealing FireJune 7, 2016 6.3After Hell Night, rescue teams desperately try to find Christian among the ruins of the building that a mystery Power brought down around hi
  5. S02E05Powers S02E05Shaking the TreeJune 14, 2016 5.7Senator Brown's secret sex life is leaked to the media, discrediting him and his Powers Regulation law. Meanwhile, Christian and Deena conti
  6. S02E06Powers S02E06RequiemJune 21, 2016 6.7Another Power is murdered, and Christian swears revenge. He and Deena track down Heavy and discover who the man who hired the killer is. Mea
  7. S02E07Powers S02E07OriginsJune 28, 2016 5.8While Christian and Deena trying to find a killer, Christian is plagued by headaches and receives a request to coach a new generation of Pow
  8. S02E08Powers S02E08Chasing GhostsJuly 5, 2016 6.3While Christian tries to convince Patrick to return him to civilization, Deena and Kutter search for Morrison. Meanwhile, Todd Secor takes a
  9. S02E09Powers S02E09Season's bestSlain DragonsJuly 12, 2016 7.1Christian believes SuperShock is responsible for the recent outbreak of Powers murders, but Deena believes that Morrison is the one responsi
  10. S02E10Powers S02E10LegacyJuly 19, 2016 6.3Powers Division tries to contain SuperShock by using Morrison as bait, but it goes horribly wrong. Christian discovers that Retro Girl withh

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