Everything we know about new sci-fi series The Power so far - from cast to plot
Superhero fans are in for a treat as Amazon Prime Video has released the first trailer for its new series 'The Power' based on Naomi Alderman’s award-winning novel of the same name.
The nine-part series will plunge viewers into a world where teenage girls develop the ability to electrocute people at will.
Alderman, who published the book in 2016, is credited as having written two of the episodes, working alongside an all-female writing team.
The forthcoming series aims to shock audiences with a gripping science-fiction tale around superpower and gender imbalance worldwide.
From cast to release date, here is everything we know about The Power so far.
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What is the upcoming series about?
The Power takes place in a world much like the one we live in, but a twist in nature means every girl suddenly develops the ability to electrocute people as they become teenagers.
This nature-based power is hereditary, and not only can it be used for destruction but also to awaken the power in older women.
The arrival of this ability leads to a reversal of gender-based power balance in the world, creating a society where women are the dominant force.
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The arrival of this superpower leads to a reversal of gender-based power balance in the world (Amazon Studios)The thrilling series follows the rise of a matriarchal society - accompanied with suspense, drama and plenty of electrifying scenes.
Amazon has released an official statement, detailing how the superpower is “hereditary, it’s inbuilt, and it can’t be taken away from them”.
It adds: “Coming alive to the thrill of pure power: The ability to hurt or even kill by releasing electrical jolts from their fingertips, they rapidly learn they can awaken the Power in older women.
“Soon enough nearly every woman in the world can do it. And then everything is different.”
The series features a cast of remarkable characters from London to Seattle, Nigeria to Eastern Europe, as the power evolves from a tingle in teenagers’ collarbones to a complete reversal of the power balance of the world.
Viewers will be pulled into the world of five key characters:
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- Allie - a young woman who uses the power to kill her abusive foster father
- Roxy - the illegitimate daughter of a London mob boss who seeks revenge for her mother's murderers
- Margot - a politician and advocate for the training of women's powers
- Jocelyn - Margot's daughter
- Tunde - a Nigerian journalist documenting the power in women.
Who is starring in The Power?
The new series boasts an impressive cast, including Toni Collette as Margot, Auli'i Cravalho as Jos, and Ria Zmitrowicz will be appearing as Roxy.
Other actors include Halle Bush, John Leguizamo, Toheeb Jimoh, Alice Eve, Josh Charles, and Rob Delaney.
The new series boasts an impressive cast, including Toni Collette as Margot (Katie Yu/Prime Video)Can I watch a trailer for The Power?
The action-packed trailer was released on January 31, offering viewers an exciting glimpse into the plot and characters of the brand-new series.
Toni Collette’s character Margot takes centre stage in the teaser as she tracks the development of the power and her eventual rise to political success.
Scenes of the girls enjoying their new power are shown, as they navigate their new life as the dominant gender.
How can I watch The Power?
The sci-fi series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, March 31 with new episodes available each Friday, leading up to the season finale on May 12.
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