The Power

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.

A super-powered series that doesn't use a superhero storytelling approach. It's not an action fight with special powers. It is a guideline for good and bad consequences, catastrophes, revolutions, the end and the beginning of human history. That creates the new normal like the outbreak of COVID-19 by using the big story scale Emphasis on multi-level political governance with many different characters around the world. That have their own separate stories that are different But the story will have a big problem, namely the first 2 episodes focusing on the beginning story that almost does not see much electricity until it does not look fun. To the point of boring and telling a lot of characters at the same time Together from the beginning, it made me confused with the direction of the story, but at the end of the second episode, the story will turn the story into a big mask that makes the story come back to be fun and interesting with the impact of the power that occurs in different stories. Which if the series can maintain this level It's likely to be another good Prime series as it's been a beseller and award-winning novel before.

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.

This is one of my favorite books, and I generally have very low expectations of any adaptation, so I went in to this with that mentality. It isn't perfect, but it feels like it's coming from the same place as the book, with the same themes driving the plot and characters (who are very well cast).

The source material covers a lot of ground, literally and figuratively. I've only seen four episodes, but I have been pleasantly surprised at the world and character building. I'm a little more concerned about how they will handle later events, as the story continues and women take power over the new world.

All in all, it's better than I expected and I'm excited to watch the rest.

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.