Powerless
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Powerless
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| Episodes: | 12 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Country: | United States |
| Seasons: | 1 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 12 |
| Category: | Superhero |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | Ehsugadee Productions, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television |
| Creator: | Based on Characters By DC Comics (Developed by Ben Queen) |
| Run Time (mins): | 23 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | NBC |
| First Aired: | February 2, 2017 |
| Last Aired: | April 20, 2017 |
Summary
Powerless is a situational comedy set within the DC Universe, centred on Emily Locke (portrayed by Vanessa Hudgens), who serves as Director of Research and Development at Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises headquartered in Charm City. The company specialises in developing consumer products designed to protect ordinary citizens from the collateral effects of conflicts involving superheroes and supervillains.
Although the series incorporates settings, organisations, and metatextual elements associated with DC Comics, including those connected to the Batman franchise, its narratives are not direct adaptations of existing comic‑book storylines. Instead, the programme presents original plots that operate parallel to, rather than within, established continuity, offering a comedic perspective on everyday life in a world populated by costumed heroes and villains.
Cast
Emily Locke VANESSA HUDGENS, Teddy DANNY PUDI, Jackie CHRISTINA KIRK, Ron RON FUNCHES, Vanderveer "Van" Wayne ALAN TUDYK, Wendy JENNIE PIERSON.
Lists of Lists: DC Comics
Tags: Superhero, United States, 2017, English
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