The new dramatic series “The Power” embraces a jolting premise: that young girls have developed the ability to radiate electricity as a means of self-preservation.
April 3, 2023, 8:34 PM UTCThe new dramatic series “The Power” embraces a jolting metaphorical premise: that young girls have developed the ability to radiate electricity as a means of self-preservation. Despite this sci-fi plot, the show is set in the very near future, in a world that’s plagued by all too familiar issues, from fights over bodily autonomy to the rise of alt-right personalities and oppressive authoritarian regimes.
Along with other members of a rebellious sect of nuns, Sister Maria runs a convent independent from the Catholic Church that takes in runaway girls who possess “the power.” When Allie, who is on the run after fighting back against her abusive foster parents, shows up to the convent, the two women’s lives are changed forever.
In the past, Vega, who first appeared on screen in Mauricio López Fernández’s 2014 film “The Guest,” has taken much more secular-leaning roles, playing women who have to fight against the more conservative elements of society just to exist. But she said she was intrigued by the idea of inhabiting the body of someone who was so different from her and the characters that she’s played in the past — something she said she’ll always make herself available for.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SF Giants: Crawford, Pederson put on power display to beat Yankees in first win of 2023Brandon Crawford and Joc Pederson each homered in multi-hit efforts to lead the Giants over the Yankees, 7-5.
Read more »
Thousands without power as storms wallop N.J.Forecasters said New Jerseyans can expect scattered hail up to two inches in diameter and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Read more »
Severe weather in South, Midwest knocks out power for over 450,000 customersSevere weather has knocked out power for over 450,000 customers in the Midwest and Southern portions of the United States, according to Poweroutage.us.
Read more »
Deadly Phoenix rollover crash knocks out power to neighborhoodA Phoenix neighborhood was left without power Saturday morning after a car crashed into a light pole overnight, killing one person.
Read more »
Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist wins Katrina McClain Award as the nation’s top power forwardSiegrist recently announced that she’ll forego her fifth year and declare herself eligible for the WNBA Draft later this month.
Read more »