The Power

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Season 1
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3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 11 out of 18

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  1. Acosteco
    Apr 8, 2023
    6
    Despite the engaging premise and cinematography, the show is consistently set back by the amount of ham-fisted clichés and political commentary. There's no subtlety at all on the message being conveyed, which is leads to a disappointing and quickly fading interest.

    Contrary to one review, the show is also absolutely not suitable for children. Multiple inappropriate themes have been    Despite the engaging premise and cinematography, the show is consistently set back by the amount of ham-fisted clichés and political commentary. There's no subtlety at all on the message being conveyed, which is leads to a disappointing and quickly fading interest.

    Contrary to one review, the show is also absolutely not suitable for children. Multiple inappropriate themes have been shown including rape, murder, drug abuse, and sexual content.    … Expand
  2. shekt
    Mar 31, 2023
    0
    This is one monstrous cliche. I'm saddened by the waste of the acting talent, and troubled that the entertainment producers believe that the public is stupid and mediocre enough to swallow this as entertainment. There's no way that critics truly believe (collectively) this deserves a green metascore. There must be some form of collective corruption.
  3. blufnx
    Apr 29, 2023
    1
    The worst one sided monosyllabic show I’ve ever seen. Lacks complexity and depth.
  4. delineo
    Apr 5, 2023
    10
    This is a fantastic tv show, that adds thoughtful and engaging direction and acting to the original intricate story. There are little touches and attention to detail at every turn that tell me the writer's room has been attuned to women's experiences in ways that are rarely depicted or discussed on TV, like the mayor having to wear ill fitting shoes at the behest of a patriarchal publicThis is a fantastic tv show, that adds thoughtful and engaging direction and acting to the original intricate story. There are little touches and attention to detail at every turn that tell me the writer's room has been attuned to women's experiences in ways that are rarely depicted or discussed on TV, like the mayor having to wear ill fitting shoes at the behest of a patriarchal public only to develop horrible blisters. It's also deeply funny, as in Josh Charles' character spouting political strategy while in a facemask. I wasn't sure how they'd do with the different locations, but each - from London to Lagos - feels true to form and I'm looking forward to how the power is culturally received in each place. The clincher, though, are the young actresses who ground this show - I've never seen any of them act before, and their choices are compelling and (wait for it) powerful (sorry for the pun, couldn't help it ;)… Expand
  5. muriiram
    Apr 4, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is for those who love fiction and thrilling movies there is great creativity and does not contain discliminatory or sexual activities, it can be watched by all ioncluluding kids . you should put it on your watch list… Expand
  6. Annelander
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    É difícil aceitar o mundo que The Power apresenta, por mais bem pesquisado que seja. Se não fosse por isso, o show teria um A- fácil. As performances e a narrativa são realmente muito boas. Como tal, é um B, com um zap, e definitivamente vale a pena assistir. " ..
  7. winzentween
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    The spoiler is this mature audience show is excellent and not the trash ...the seemingly sexist possibly misogynist trolls awarding it 1/10 ... would have you believe! SUCH people are clearly why the show exists . To push boundarie snd comment on what it is to have and have no power. And its Written, starred and directed by very talented women but not just for women...It's forThe spoiler is this mature audience show is excellent and not the trash ...the seemingly sexist possibly misogynist trolls awarding it 1/10 ... would have you believe! SUCH people are clearly why the show exists . To push boundarie snd comment on what it is to have and have no power. And its Written, starred and directed by very talented women but not just for women...It's for everyone(accept kids...And bigots).. Disclaimer...I'm a conservative person who ignorantly throught this show be pc and too girly for me. Wow was I wrong! This is a proper sci-fi superhero show with excellent acting, writing , direction, music, casting and effects. It's all good for the budget. So much better than so many other recent high profile fantasies. No idea if it's like the book but I know I liked it. I didn't want to but it's just that good. Though it's a slow burner so give it a chance and be surprised!… Expand
  8. Wittie2m
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    as a preface let me just state that as a middle aged man I know full well that this show isn't aimed at me.

    however the scores here really undersell this absolutely amazing show. i'm not one for writing reviews, but having seen this score whilst searching online for the next episodes release date I felt I had to say something. This show is an eyeopener, from the subtle little details    as a preface let me just state that as a middle aged man I know full well that this show isn't aimed at me.

    however the scores here really undersell this absolutely amazing show. i'm not one for writing reviews, but having seen this score whilst searching online for the next episodes release date I felt I had to say something.

    This show is an eyeopener, from the subtle little details like comments about walking at night without feeling afraid, to the general take on how certain phrases take on much more negative connotations when genders are assigned to them ("don't get your panties in a twist" for example) it shows how the odds are stacked in the world at large, with women often facing the brunt of things and their underlying fear of living in a "mans world" I havn't read the book, and i'm sure some of the stereotypes of certain people and places are likely inaccurate in their portrayal (correct me if i'm wrong, please) but all I can say is that the english Characters feel very realistic in their authenticity (I'm from England)

    this show is honestly a marvel at telling a story of a world tipping slowly on its head, how little things and huge fears for half of our population affect people. its also made me realise that whilst I know I'm very much a teddy bear, wouldn't hurt a fly, I could be intimidating to the fairer sex, and has made me re-evaluate how I approach things in my day to day life, how my mere presence might be perceived as a threat, not because of anything I've done, but because of the kinds of things women across the world have had to go through in their day-to-day lives, and has given me some insight in how to act in regards to those things, i'm not talking about treating women differently or with velvet gloves, but showing them respect (which i've always tried to do anyway) understanding and importantly compassion, being friendly with a smile without being creepy and hopefully letting them know they are safe regardless.

    I cant imagine living every day with a niggling feeling of fear in the back of my mind, or worrying that my competence will be judged solely on the shoes I choose to wear. but I do want to be part of a world where those things don't exist. I want to go out in the daytime/evening and night time, and see women and men not afraid to be on their own. I want to help lift these feelings of fear off their shoulders and help lighten their load so each and every one of us can enjoy the finite time we have here without being afraid of each other, without feeling like we are being judged, or threatened because of something arbitrary.

    And most importantly I want that to be the world my daughter grows up in.

    so well done writers of "The Power" please keep doing what your doing, and I cant wait for more, and I enthusiastically hope for a second season.    … Expand

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#36 Most Discussed TV Season of 2023

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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Reviewed by: Barbara Ellen
    Sep 10, 2024
    80
    While not flawless (a meandering start; too much padding), The Power is (dare I go there?) electrifying.
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  2. The Atlantic
    Reviewed by: Sophie Gilbert
    Apr 6, 2023
    40
    The show clearly wants to underscore that women, given too much power, would be as bad as men. But in focusing so dogmatically on its central argument, it forgets to inscribe any of its characters with a motivating force.
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  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Robert Levin
    Mar 31, 2023
    75
    It's a compelling, epic production with a strong central concept.
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