Powerless

Powerless is an American sitcom that aired on NBC, set in the DC Comics universe. The series focuses on Emily Locke, a regular human working at Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises, as she navigates her daily life and the chaos caused by superheroes and supervillains. The show attempts to portray the perspective of ordinary people living in a world populated by extraordinary beings.

Powerless received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a ratings disappointment. The show was criticized for its weak writing, uninspired humor, and a premise that failed to deliver on its potential. It struggled to find an audience and was canceled after only a short run.

• The show suffers from a lack of originality and its humor often falls flat.

• Despite a promising premise, the execution is consistently disappointing.

• The series fails to capitalize on its unique setting within the DC universe.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed but generally leaning negative reception. While some viewers appreciated the attempt at a more grounded, comedic take on superhero life, many found the writing to be weak and the jokes predictable. The show's premise was seen as underutilized by many.

Powerless was originally conceived as a comedy about the 'people in the background' of superhero movies, and was developed with DC Comics' involvement to ensure accuracy in its portrayal of the superhero world, albeit from a civilian perspective.