Powers is a new comic book show, exclusive to PlayStation web link.
Our thoughts, both spoiler-filled and spoiler-free, are here…
Warning: there are spoilers later on, but well warn you before we get into them.
The first three episodes premiered in the States earlier this week, so what do we think?
Undoubtedly, there are facets ofPowersthat its hard not to like.
Its a shame, considering that Powers debut comic book run (entitledWho Killed Retro Girl?)
On screen, though, theres not yet a similar coherency.
Therefore, wed urge you not to switch off yet if the pilot doesnt impress you much.
From here on out, were going to analyse the opening three episodeswith spoilers.Consider yourself warned…
In the comics, the death of Retro Girl gives the story focus.
There were things we didnt know in the comics, which made it more interesting.
Its a shame, because the representation of newsgathering in the comic was a very strong side strand.
As a result, the show begins in a way that lacks much tension, structure or mystery.
Olympia died, and the audience know where the drugs came from that killed him.
Whats the shows focus then?
It would have been nice to actually get to know the guy before his life story was spelled out.
Its telling that said rig has disappeared since.
Going forward, though, things get a little better… From the off, it seems like were being given a minute to breathe at last.
Walker wakes up on that rooftop by a kindly old man reminiscing about the good old days.
Referring to past events, rather than spelling them out repeatedly, has already cultivated a bit of mystery.
Not a minute too soon, either.
Then, we jump to Deena and some Powers-based action in the park.
This was managed through the introduction of Andrew Sensenig, who plays the morally questionable armoured hero Triphammer.
This strand was gruesome, dark and welcomely left hanging for future instalments.
At last, we seem to have something resembling an arc on our hands.
We look forward to seeing this strand move further, particularly with the as-yet-undeveloped Captain Cross involved.
His display of abilities looked cheap, as did that of Logan Brownings Zora.
Wolfs consuming was left in the shadows, as well.
In fact, the powers in Powers have been a little underwhelming across the board so far.
Our opinion so far, all things considered?
Well, this writer has been disappointed more than hes been impressed, but its a close call.
than it is in truly delving into Walker and Pilgrim.
With seven episodes left to go, though, theres plenty of time for that to change.
