S01.E09: The Shape of Power

[AnimeMania]

(Season Finale)

In this new world order, unlikely alliances have been made... new leaders have risen. They are gathering their loyal soldiers... and facing off against their enemies... in a battle for Power.

Premiere Date: May 12, 2023       Prime Video               

[Shaynaa]

No comments?  This makes me so sad.  I think it's safe to say, given all the behind the scenes issues, and lukewarm reception that we will not be getting season 2.

I'm trying to understand EOD and impulse control.  Like I don't think Margot made a conscious decision to zap Danden.  She just reacted.

The journalist, whose name escapes me at the moment, was really rediculous.  Dude has a Pulitzer but can't grasp that being rude to the people he's crossing a river to see, who can conduct electricity is a bad idea.

[peachmangosteen]

16 hours ago, Shaynaa said:

I think it's safe to say, given all the behind the scenes issues …

What are the bts issues?

[Mr. Sparkle]

This last episode was pretty good, action-wise. The story certainly moved forward and set up any upcoming seasons. I didn't love it, but liked it enough to keep watching if it comes back. 

[Shermie]

Aw, so little commentary. I finally got around to watching the last two episodes; I do hope there’s a season 2 if only to wrap up the story. But there’s so little promo about this show, no surprise that viewership is low. I’m also curious about any behind the scenes issues.

On 5/12/2023 at 10:21 PM, Shaynaa said:

The journalist, whose name escapes me at the moment, was really rediculous.  Dude has a Pulitzer but can't grasp that being rude to the people he's crossing a river to see, who can conduct electricity is a bad idea.

I agree he was a moron by antagonizing the people he wanted to interview, but did he know they can send their power through the water? 

[chaifan]

Well, that was an interesting, and rather depressing, way to end Margot's storyline for the season.  I don't see any way of her not being prosecuted for assault, if not attempted (or maybe actual) murder.  So her campaign is over, and if he survives the sexist dick is in Congress.  ugh.

I have no idea of how it would actually work, but I liked that Tatiana assumed power after killing her husband.  And that she double crossed the General.  But why didn't Tunde just call Tatiana's sister, instead of driving all the way there?  They should have at least shown him trying.  Also, I have a hard time believing there was still a rental car left, but ok, I'll handwave that away.  I noticed the change in clothes and styling for Tatiana, too.  No longer in cutesy dresses and wigs - it's all power dressing from here on. 

I did like that Roxy sought out Eve, and both were impressed with each other's powers. 

I have no idea if they'll get a 2nd season out of this.  If so, I'll watch.  But I'm not holding my breath.

[Pi237]

I loved this (haven’t read the book.) just didn’t have much to say as it feels like a lot of set up, so not much to say. But definitely hoping it comes back. 

[rollacoaster]

I really enjoyed this show and hope it comes back for a second season. 

I appreciated that the women and girls were allowed to be complicated and messy and contradictory and even unlikable. That was great to see. 

I love Roxy's swag and her unabashed embrace of her power. 

I love how Eve is consolidating her power and tying it into something bigger. She and Roxy are gonna be a FORCE. 

I love how cunning Tatiana is, and how she used her femininity and the general's misogyny to guide the soldiers into a trap. 

I love Margot's exploration of her powers, and how her relationship with her older daughter is developing. The family dynamics are very interesting. I'm disappointed with the husband's attitude, but not surprised. The recruiting of the son into the manosphere is definitely gonna bear some interesting fruit. 

[Sesquipedalia]

I absolutely loved the book and am happy with what they have done with the series so far. Too bad to see there has not been a lot of response. I hope it gets another season!

 

[rollacoaster]

9 hours ago, Sesquipedalia said:

I hope it gets another season!

Me too!

[MJ Frog]

Well, heck. I enjoyed that and would really like to see where it all goes. 

I really don't think this got much in the way of promotion. I read a review of the book in the New York Times when it came out, and though I never read it, the concept was definitely intriguing enough to stick with me. If I had heard of the show I would have checked it out right away. As it is, I caught purely by chance. I hope it gets renewed.

Edited September 3, 2023 by MJ Frog
Picky pickiness.