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DC Just Posted an Unaired Powerless Episode Starring Adam West

When NBC’s DC Comics office comedy Powerless was cancelled, there were still a few episodes that hadn’t yet aired. Many thought they’d remain that way, but because of a cameo by a certain iconic Bat-actor, one of them has now been posted online. We’re talking, of course, about the late, great Adam West. West appeared…

Television Germain Lussier Jun 16

Agents of SHIELD and Once Upon a Time Are Both Coming Back Next Season, But Powerless Isn’t

Two popular genre shows with unclear futures just got some good news. A third did not. ABC just announced it’s bringing back Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a fifth season and Once Upon A Time for a seventh season. Both shows averaged about four and a half million viewers per episode this year, which isn’t…

Television Germain Lussier May 11

It’s Already Time to Start Speculating About Game of Thrones‘ Final Season

Will Smith could join the long-in-development clone movie Gemini Man. A major Riverdale character will look very different in season two. The Lion King remake might have found its Timon and Pumba. Plus, bad news for Powerless. Behold, Spoilers! Gemini Man Will Smith is in talks to star in Ang Lee’s long-in-development clone thriller. Smith…

Television James Whitbrook Apr 26

Doctor Who‘s Peter Capaldi Hints There’s Something Weird About the Doctor’s Next Regeneration

A beloved Marvel institution may be in Spider-Man: Homecoming after all. More death is coming to Riverdale. Get a sneak peek at some Jurassic World 2 dinos. There’s good news for Young Justice’s third season. Plus, Guillermo del Toro wants a Pacific Rim animated series, and your first look at an iZombie alum in Supergirl.…

io9 James Whitbrook Apr 12

More Details About That New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Footage

Charles Roven says the DCEU will lean on flashbacks and flashfowards in future films. Oliver dons his original costume for some reason in new Arrow photos. Get another look at the Predator cast. Plus, mysterious casting for Preacher season two, and one final look at the last episode of The Vampire Diaries. The spoilers, they’re…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 10

Wonder Woman‘s Director Teases an Amazing Throwback

Joe Manganiello hints when The Batman is set to start filming. Get a new tease of Gerard Butler’s new environmental disaster movie. Matt Nix’s X-Men TV show finds the final member of its main cast. Plus, a Batman legend comes to Powerless, and another new clip from Beauty and the Beast. Praise Hera, the spoilers…

Television James Whitbrook Mar 8

I’m Pretty Sure Powerless Is a Sequel to Gotham

Now that Powerless has been on the air for a few weeks, a nagging suspicion that I’ve had has grown into a full-fledged conspiracy theory: Powerless takes place in the future of Gotham. Hear me out. The timelines sync. Thanks to a production style that is best described as taking place in “all the time…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Feb 24

Bruce Wayne’s Dumb Cousin Dresses Up as Robin in Powerless Clip

Van Wayne’s in charge of Wayne Security—the fictional company where NBC comedy Powerless is set— and wants to get in touch with Batman for some reason. So, of course, he dresses up in a Robin costume and hopes the World’s Greatest Detective swoops down to talk. A promo clip from the upcoming episode of Powerless…

io9 Evan Narcisse Feb 22

The 10 Biggest Changes Powerless Made From Its Original Pilot

After writing and filming one version of its pilot (and showing it at Comic-Con), the people behind DC Comics’ Powerless decided to completely revamp the show. That means that the new first episode, which aired last night, had a ton of major changes from the original—and here’s what they were. 1) The Setting Has Changed…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Feb 3

I Never Thought I’d Be Jealous of This

This is from the opening shot of the DC sitcom Powerless, which premiered last night. I’d love to have President Lex Luthor right now. At least he’s smart.

io9 Katharine Trendacosta Feb 3

NBC’s Powerless Breaks the Canon With a Stupid Wayne Cousin

It honestly feels like NBC’s DC show Powerless is throwing everything to the wall to see if any of it survives cancellation. The latest twist: Bruce Wayne has a cousin now. The latest Powerless promo reveals that Alan Tudyk’s character is no longer Del Heller, the well-suited insurance manager. He’s now Van Wayne, a cousin…

io9 Beth Elderkin Jan 14

Two More Heroes Are Showing Up in Avengers: Infinity War

Did a French publication actually reveal the main villain of Wonder Woman? Diego Luna is unable to answer a question about his Rogue One character. And Black Lightening won’t be joining the Arrowverse. Spoilers ahead! Avengers: Infinity War Speaking with MTV News, Zoe Saldana confirmed Gamora will be in the movie. I don’t know when…

io9 Rob Bricken Jan 11

The Supergirl/Flash Musical Crossover Has Found Its Villain

John Boyega suits up for Pacific Rim: Uprising. The Flash teases a big return to Gorilla City and a major new villain. Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale adaptation will do away with a major aspect of the original novel. Plus, there’s a ton of new footage from The Lego Batman Movie, and The Predator adds another cast…

io9 James Whitbrook Jan 9

DC’s Office Comedy Powerless Has Way Less Office Comedy Now

Powerless used to be about a young woman working at an insurance company in the DC universe, catering to bystanders caught up in superpowered brawls. But then its premise underwent a major re-working, and now a new TV spot for the show shows us just how different it is. https://gizmodo.com/nbcs-powerless-has-turned-bruce-wayne-into-a-con-artist-1789979530 Vanessa Hudgens’ protagonist Emily Locke…

io9 James Whitbrook Jan 5

NBC’s Powerless Has Turned Bruce Wayne Into a Con Artist

NBC’s Powerless altered its office environment to better tie it into the DC Universe, but a seemingly innocent relocation will change Bruce Wayne from a beloved billionaire into that Monorail guy from The Simpsons. NBC recently announced that Powerless, the long-awaited series about ordinary people living in a world full of superheroes, will hit the…

io9 Beth Elderkin Dec 11

A Familiar Face Is Returning to Arrow Sooner Than You Think

Transformers: The Last Knight is getting weirdly medieval. Powerless reveals its loose connection to one of DC’s biggest heroes. Plus, rumors of an unexpected Game of Thrones guest star, new video from the set of Ready Player One, and new looks at the returns of Scream Queens and Blindspot. Behold, Spoilers! Transformers: The Last Knight…

Television James Whitbrook Sep 6

A Secret Avenger May Make His Way Into Doctor Strange

Aquaman’s writer gives a few hints about the setting of the film. Gabriel Luna talks about becoming Robbie Reyes for Agents of SHIELD. Powerless has lost one of its showrunners. Plus, Doctor Who casting and another look at Gotham’s new Poison Ivy. To me, my Spoilers! Doctor Strange The internet is abuzz with talk that…

Television James Whitbrook Aug 17

Counterpoint: Powerless Has Laughs and Some Serious Comic Knowledge, Too

I was skeptical about Powerless when I first heard about it, not the least of which because it sounded like a rip-off of Damage Control, created by the late, beloved Dwayne McDuffie. Plus, Katharine didn’t much seem to care for the pilot. But after watching the first episode of the upcoming NBC series myself, I…

Television Evan Narcisse Jul 22

DC Comics’ Office Comedy Powerless Isn’t Bad as Much as It’s Just Kinda There

Powerless is NBC and DC’s attempt to put a workplace comedy into the world of comic books. Based on the pilot we saw at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, it only kind of works. Here’s our spoiler-free first impression of the premiere! The problem with Powerless is that it doesn’t meld its two worlds together…

Television Katharine Trendacosta Jul 20

Which Two Star Wars Characters May Make a Strange Cameo in Rogue One?

Find out what The Dark Tower movie takes from across the entire novel series. Gal Gadot talks about the values behind the Wonder Woman movie. Plus, Captain Power is coming back, and new looks at American Gods, Powerless, and Luke Cage. To me, my Spoilers! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Fan site The Star…

Television James Whitbrook Jul 19

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DC Just Posted an Unaired Powerless Episode Starring Adam West

Agents of SHIELD and Once Upon a Time Are Both Coming Back Next Season, But Powerless Isn’t

It’s Already Time to Start Speculating About Game of Thrones‘ Final Season

Doctor Who‘s Peter Capaldi Hints There’s Something Weird About the Doctor’s Next Regeneration

More Details About That New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Footage

Wonder Woman‘s Director Teases an Amazing Throwback

I’m Pretty Sure Powerless Is a Sequel to Gotham

Bruce Wayne’s Dumb Cousin Dresses Up as Robin in Powerless Clip

The 10 Biggest Changes Powerless Made From Its Original Pilot

I Never Thought I’d Be Jealous of This

NBC’s Powerless Breaks the Canon With a Stupid Wayne Cousin

Two More Heroes Are Showing Up in Avengers: Infinity War

The Supergirl/Flash Musical Crossover Has Found Its Villain

DC’s Office Comedy Powerless Has Way Less Office Comedy Now

NBC’s Powerless Has Turned Bruce Wayne Into a Con Artist

A Familiar Face Is Returning to Arrow Sooner Than You Think

A Secret Avenger May Make His Way Into Doctor Strange

Counterpoint: Powerless Has Laughs and Some Serious Comic Knowledge, Too

DC Comics’ Office Comedy Powerless Isn’t Bad as Much as It’s Just Kinda There

Which Two Star Wars Characters May Make a Strange Cameo in Rogue One?

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