For two seemingly endless years, fans have been waiting for an update regarding the fate of this Amazon Prime Videodystopian drama, and now, there’s finally news about whether it will return or not.The Power, starringToni Collette, premiered on March 31, two years ago and ran until May 12, comprising nine episodes. Unfortunately, it appears that it will not return for another run, asTVLinehas confirmed that“The Poweris, in fact, canceled.”
WithThe Powernot getting a Season 2after all these years, fans will no doubt be disappointed. Nevertheless, it wouldn’t hurt to rewatch the first season, which has earned generally favorable reviews.In addition to Collette, who portrays the mayor of Seattle, Margot Cleary-Lopez, the sci-fi thriller starsAuli’i Cravalhoas Margot’s daughter Jos;John Leguizamoas her husband and Jos’ father Dr. Rob Lopez;Hallee Bushas Allie Montgomery, an adoptee into an American Bible Belt couple;Toheeb Jimohas Tunde, an aspiring video journalist from Nigeria; andRia Zmitrowiczas Roxy Monke, the illegitimate daughter of British gangster Bernie Monke, among others.
TheAmerican-British serieswas first announced in 2019 withJane FeatherstoneandReed Moranoset to adaptNaomi Alderman’s book of the same name for Amazon. However, Morano exited in March 2022, opting not to be credited as director and executive producer.The Powerwas developed byRaelle Tucker, Alderman,Claire Wilson, andSarah Quintrell, with itswriters’ roomfeaturing only female creatives, including Wilson, Quintrell,Whit Anderson,Stacy Osei-Kuffour,Rebecca Levene, Tucker,Sue Chung,Brennan Peters, andMichelle Hsu.
‘The Power’ Features Strong Female Characters
Speaking of women, not only doesThe Powerfeature an extraordinary all-female writers' room, but it also focuses on strong female characters, which Collette once dished on in aninterview with Vanity Fair. She recalled being impressed by these women after watching them in a teaser trailer:
“When we were shooting, they showed us a teaser trailer cut together. It’s so incredibly cinematic, but I also found it so moving because seeing such a diverse range of female actors on screen was just so unusual. And it’s a story about women having agency, feeling safe and confident, and having some sense of sovereignty, so it’s very empowering to be a part of and to watch.”
Asdescribed by Prime Video,The Powersees teenage girls develop the ability (suddenly and without warning) to electrocute people at will. It 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. The 2023 series won’t return for a sophomore season. Stay tuned to Collider for more information and watch Season 1’s trailer below.
Source:TVLine
