Powerless

**Jester** · 02-10-2017, 06:36 AM

Watched the 1st 2 episodes...not impressed. The only thing I've liked so far are the cameos from obscure DC heroes and Villians...but I did have to Google them to see if characters like Prince Evilo were real.
Jokes seem forced and characters totally unlikeable. Not on part with Community or 30 Rock which it seems to be aping.

*Autbot_Benz* · 02-10-2017, 11:04 AM

Knowing NBC's Track Record with DC shows they will cancel it within its first season. I saw the previews and it looked really stupid.

*Andrew NDB* · 02-10-2017, 11:17 AM

Every review I've read seems to like the cast but seem to find all the jokes as misses.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-10-2017, 11:24 AM

That's a bummer.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-10-2017, 11:32 AM

I really don't understand what would convince a studio executive to sign off on this.

I mean, they've got Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Arrow, Gotham... and... this? But why?

*Andrew NDB* · 02-10-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I mean, they've got Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Arrow, Gotham... and... this? But why?

Can't really fault them for taking chances. That's arguably more than Marvel is doing.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-10-2017, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Can't really fault them for taking chances. That's arguably more than Marvel is doing.

From that perspective, no, I can't fault them. But it still seems like a very odd choice.

It COULD be good. But the odds don't line up...

**Jester** · 02-10-2017, 12:17 PM

The premise and cast are solid...but the execution is so bad.

*Jephael* · 02-10-2017, 04:18 PM

I plan the marathon the series as soon as I've got the first 5 or so episodes recorded onto the DVR, but from what everyone's been saying I'm not expecting much. Truly is a shame because under the right circumstances I could see this kind of show working really well as like a CW spin-off.

*plastroncafe* · 02-10-2017, 07:51 PM

Kind of sad they did away with the Insurance angle, and went with the Batman stuff instead.

Then again, Bats is really the only tried and true DC property, so I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised.

*TigerClaw* · 02-10-2017, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Kind of sad they did away with the Insurance angle, and went with the Batman stuff instead.

Then again, Bats is really the only tried and true DC property, so I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised.

I guess they just wanna tie it more to the DC universe by having a character whose is related.

I wonder if Bruce Wayne's cousin knows his secret?

*Andrew NDB* · 02-10-2017, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Kind of sad they did away with the Insurance angle, and went with the Batman stuff instead.

Very much agreed.

saintsaucey · 02-11-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I guess they just wanna tie it more to the DC universe by having a character whose is related.

I wonder if Bruce Wayne's cousin knows his secret?

Oh please he is completely oblivious. The wayne angle actually bothers me. Bruce has no family on the wayne side. He has Kathy Kane on his mothers side but no one on the Wayne side.

*Autbot_Benz* · 04-25-2017, 11:43 AM

https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc...erless-a150608

Not surprised I don't think anybody watched it

*plastroncafe* · 04-25-2017, 11:52 AM

I caught a couple of episodes and thought it was cute.
Not surprised it got cut, but still a little disappointed for the cast.

Not disappointed to be giving DC less advertising revenue.

*DestronMirage22* · 04-25-2017, 01:09 PM

Good riddance to bad rubbish, as they say.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-25-2017, 01:23 PM

Can Gotham go next? I'm getting pretty tired of seeing all these ads everywhere about "Rise of the Villains" and such garbage.

02-10-2017, 06:36 AM	#1
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	Powerless Watched the 1st 2 episodes...not impressed. The only thing I've liked so far are the cameos from obscure DC heroes and Villians...but I did have to Google them to see if characters like Prince Evilo were real. Jokes seem forced and characters totally unlikeable. Not on part with Community or 30 Rock which it seems to be aping. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-10-2017, 11:04 AM	#2
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,287	Knowing NBC's Track Record with DC shows they will cancel it within its first season. I saw the previews and it looked really stupid. __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

02-10-2017, 11:17 AM	#3
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,279	Every review I've read seems to like the cast but seem to find all the jokes as misses. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

02-10-2017, 11:24 AM	#4
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	That's a bummer. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

02-10-2017, 11:32 AM	#5
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I really don't understand what would convince a studio executive to sign off on this. I mean, they've got Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Arrow, Gotham... and... this? But why? __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

02-10-2017, 12:17 PM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	The premise and cast are solid...but the execution is so bad. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-10-2017, 04:18 PM	#9
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	I plan the marathon the series as soon as I've got the first 5 or so episodes recorded onto the DVR, but from what everyone's been saying I'm not expecting much. Truly is a shame because under the right circumstances I could see this kind of show working really well as like a CW spin-off. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

04-25-2017, 11:43 AM	#14
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,287	https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc...erless-a150608 Not surprised I don't think anybody watched it __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

04-25-2017, 01:09 PM	#16
DestronMirage22 Yukipedia Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 1,723	Good riddance to bad rubbish, as they say.

04-25-2017, 01:23 PM	#17
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,279	Can Gotham go next? I'm getting pretty tired of seeing all these ads everywhere about "Rise of the Villains" and such garbage. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]