The Power

What an intriguing show! I started watching it around the time that episode three came around, so I binged 1-3 and then read a bunch of reviews thinking that some of the reviewers had previewed the entire thing. Nope. And I'm happy I stayed along for the ride. It takes awhile to get to know the characters and for their interconnections to start snapping into place, but it is a seriously intriguing, joyous, nail-biting, terrifying and horrific ride along the way.

The ensemble is excellent, too. Toni Colette is an actor's actor. And I have a soft spot for Toheeb Jimoh (whom you may recognize from Ted Lasso) as Tunde. Even some of the smaller characters are given some depth by story and cast.

I will be deeply upset if there is no season 2.

The show is brilliant. I was shocked how low the rating is overall here. The acting is really great, it's well written and filmed, and plays almost like a documentary in its realism. The allegory that the show is telling is super important I believe. I feel it's one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. It's entertaining but also meaningful.

I definitely recommend it. Perhaps see for yourself and check it out if you like stories that have something important to say about the world. I feel uplifted and inspired watching this series.

I have seen the four episodes currently available, and I am very much looking forward to watching how it plays out.

First I'll start by saying I didn't know this was a book. Didn't even know it was a thought until this show. For everyone saying it's boring... this is happening to women all over the world, all walks of life and from wealthy to poor to homeless. That being said fleshing out the characters, and giving backstory is very much needed! I for one was very happy to have origin stories, had it just happened with no what, when, why and how I'd have been confused. By the end of episode 4, I was thoroughly hooked! The imagery coming out of Saudi Arabia was extremely powerful, literally and figuratively. I have no doubt there will be some terrible paths taken and terrible things to happen to some of these women, and the people in their path. And I'll be here for it! I'm happy to see something new, completely original! This is not superhero stuff, this is evolution and maybe even survival for some. I'm excited to see where it goes and will update my review at the end if needed.

I assumed when reading through other reviews that there was going to be a mixed bag. People praising it because it flips gender power dynamics on its head and those who bash on it for the same reason. What I didn't expect was people claiming that the show is slow?? Yes, they take their time in order to introduce a large and diverse ensemble. Having just come off the Last of Us though, this show is a piece of cake (although I loved that show too). The only thing that stood out to me was some of the dialogue, especilaly with the teens, seemed a bit clunky.

There are quite a few characters, all with very interesting backgrounds, all unified by the Power. I am currently on episode 3 and can already sense the imminent collapse as people become trigger-happy naysayers out of fear and anger. Not that its too far fetched given how some world leaders reacted during the pandemic (and continue today).

Overall, the premise is interesting, the pacing steady, and I can't wait to see how they further develop the plot and characters.

I really hope this doesn't get cancelled. And I cannot express how much I wish this was real. This is such a good story and truly shows the power imbalance between men and women. It's the perfect mix of feminism and sci-fi. There are a few aspects that could be improved, for example some acting moments. The sound design isn't spectacular neither is the cinematography, but I still find this show to be really really great. I would recommend making the men in ur life watch this show. It's not as harsh as something like the hand maids tale but still shows the daily fear and struggles of just being a woman mixed with sci-fi.