In the latest episode of Powers, there’s a Wolfe on the loose.
Find out what happens next in our review of “Devil in a Garbage Bag!”
Even someone with the acting chops of Sharlto Copley cant really save the more human side of this show.
Like when he explains how Powers dont get by on just having superpowers.
Its usually the endorsements that help them make ends meet.
Copleys Chris Walker, for example, endorsed Trojan condoms towards the end of his superhero career.
This look into the way this society works is interesting.
Whatever this show can do to make its world look and feel distinctly different from ours is a plus.
Least of all anyone in the Powers Division.
Theyre the pawns at the Johnny and Wolfes disposal most of the time.
I cant stress enough how often Johnny Royale saves this show for me.
Is he a bad guy?
Is a good guy?
Kinda…Hes selling Sway on the streets and is the reason Wolfe gets loose inside the Shaft.
And theres no bad intentions there (not yet, at least).
He simply loves her the way he loves Wolfe.
Which means that they can live to regret it their entire lives.
He spared Wolfe for the fame.
And so hes the one undone by his choices, and he suffers the worst of the consequences.
At least Johnny still visits.
Meanwhile, Calista, Krispin, and Zora are the next generation.
Its great watching these different youths slowly grow into who theyre going to be on this show.
Krispin is a villain in the making, although hes good at heart.
But hes also very angry about his fathers murder.
I have a feeling hell end up clashing with Johnny over Calista at some point.
Calistas motivations for wanting powers extend beyond being famous, and thats perfect.
So far, it seemed that she was extremely fame-obsessed.
But she has a bit of wrath waiting to be unleashed.
Someones going to have to talk her off a ledge again (perhaps this time a metaphorical one).
Zora, who is the definition of fame-obsessed.
Shes one of the members of her generation of Powers that are being shaped for superstardom.
A manager advises her on her every move.
How can Zora get the most exposure?
She seems to think she should go stop Wolfe.
Im really excited to watch her run for her life next week.
The show almost stepped into the realm of horror (although I dont think thats the intention here?)
with the dark hallways and monster on the loose.
Luckily, we have Johnny and Wolfe to carry the episode into way more interesting territory.
Rating:
3 out of 5
