PhantomStranger

I'm surprised they didn't include a former recognizable hero or villain that has lost their powers and now works in a menial office job. That character would write itself.

robin2099

Forgot to say that there were two things I liked about this and totally forgot about. I liked the Adam West narration and Starro being blasted by a Green Lantern. Otherwise I was so disappointed in this.

Eric F

Sounds like Powers.

Flatlander

I thought someone here mentioned that they saw the show at Comic Con and that the initial character that Vanessa is playing was going to play was someone that was tired of the heroes destroying everything and was more cynical. The first trailer for it even shows her getting made at the hero and everyone cheering her on and her co workers asking her how it felt standing up to one. I think that would have worked out better than the naive and optimistic new girl.

PhantomStranger

NBC had already fired the first showrunner before it ever hit air. It's pretty clear Powerless had development problems from the beginning. For example Ron Funches wasn't even in the original pilot.

The Antipodean

My 12-year-old loved it and I think he's a bit more the audience it's aiming at. I found it amusing but not quite essential, the s/fx were startlingly cheap and I kind of like the original more Damage Control-sounding premise than this one, but I'll give it a few more episodes as the boy is hooked on it, pilots usually are the worst episode in a series too.

Giantrobo

I liked it. I'm sure it can be tweaked but I still enjoyed it. It was goofy and fun. I love and appreciate that this series has no problem with acknowledging the existence of A-List Heroes. That last bit with Batman and Joker was pretty funny...

stingermck

Pilot was terrible and I am a known DC Fanboy in these parts

I won't watch again, unless I hear there is a big turn around.

will travel

Overall I rate this a 'C'.

Liked seeing Crimson Fox, Jack O'Lantern(Although Why is he a villain?), and STARRO.
Also the brief narration by Adam West was cool to hear.

Not much in the laugh department, may have chuckle once.

I see Robert Buckley(Major on IZombie) is playing a henchman of the Riddler.

Giantrobo

I'll say it again...this show has the same format as "Better Off Ted".

JasonF

There have been multiple versions; one was evil (or, at least, had allegiances contrary to those of the Justice League).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_O...ern_(DC_Comics)

The show was very meh, and it's painfully obvious how low their effects budget is.

The Antipodean

Second episode was actually a pretty big drop-off from the first for me. Other than the constant Wayne name dropping this might not be set in a comic book universe at all. The fantasy league stuff was awful and I hate these workplace comedies that have a set full of people yet there appear to only be three staff actually interacting with their boss in any way. Tudyk is good though as usual, but I can't see this making it past 8 or 9 episodes. Any word on how it's rating?

PhantomStranger

Cancel Bear already says it's on the bubble and I would agree. I have a feeling that NBC wants to have at least one show in the superhero space to generate internet buzz and Powerless is about the cheapest way for that to happen.

As for your critique, I would mostly concur. One line in this second episode gave away how little actual comics background that Powerless' writers bring to the table. They threw Sinestro, Flash and the Phantom Zone together in a throwaway line that wasn't written by anyone that had actually ever read DC comics.

We all have to hope it improves like Parks and Recreation did after a rough first season.

Baron Of Hell

I didn't really care for the second episode. I was hoping they would steal the joke from Tales of the Borderlands with the finger guns but they didn't go all the way there. So it kind of fell flat for me.

Trevor

Was hoping for that, but so far, the second episode is the worst.

robin2099

Well this episode did make me chuckle a couple of times. I also kind of enjoyed Tudyk with the finger guns photo shopping himself in. Other than that it was almost as painful as the first episode. It feels like an over the top sitcom that wants to be like The Office and failing at both. Hopefully when Fire appears in a couple episodes she will add some life to the show.

Original Desmond

I actually quite enjoyed the first 2 eps of this show

I wish they had it properly set in the arrowverse so they could do some crossover. Still have the same comedic silly tone, but allow for proper cross overs from the Flash, green arrow etc

MLBFan24

Dumping this show after watching 10 minutes of the second episode. I don't mind Hudgens and her perkiness, but don't care for the rest of the cast.

Giantrobo

I enjoyed the second ep. I like the HR guy I hope he stays as a regular. The line about how Superman saves everyone but mostly Lois Lane was pretty funny.

TGM

I'm out.

PhantomStranger

I do think Powerless will be completely retooled and have a new writing staff if it gets a second season.

So give it a shot next season.

fujishig

Parks and Rec had an incredible cast in hindisight, though, with one big exception that got jettisoned. But the writing was terrible, I mean how can you make Chris Pratt like the worst character in that season?

This one has a high concept (which has already been tinkered with) and little else. Maybe the cast is more talented than I think and just need to gel together, but ugh.

And Better off Ted was much much better than this early on.

Dr. DVD

Couldn't make it to the halfway point on the second ep. watching on Hulu. They either need to retool the show or put it out of its misery. Tudyk will bounce back fine and Hudgens will as well.

PhantomStranger

I normally like Tudyk but I don't think he's been a positive addition to Powerless. He's trying too hard to be Michael Scott.

Quake1028

Heh, I liked the second episode much more than the first.