The Power
NZ release: 31 March 2023
Flashing lights, nudity, violence, substance use, alcohol use, smoking, foul language, sexual content Rated on: 31 March 2023
Season 1: Episodes 1, 2, 6, 7 & 8
What’s it about?
The Power envisions a world where women gain the ability to generate electricity at their will, resulting in a radical shift of power dynamics on a global scale.
The facts
- English language
- 9 episodes, each around 55 minutes
- Based on a New York Times bestseller, The Power by Naomi Alderman
- Starring Toni Collette
Why did it get this rating?
This show was self-rated by Amazon Prime. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Violence
Characters generate electrical currents with their fingertips and can burn and kill people.
People are punched, slapped, kicked, and strangled. Injuries include bruising and blood.
A dead body is found with a bloody throat slit.
A woman is hit by a car but survives the impact.
Sex
A couple have sex. The man’s buttocks are briefly visible.
Sexual violence between an adult male and a teen girl is suggested.
There is some non-sexualised nudity. A woman's breasts and buttocks are shown.
Drug use
A character smokes cannabis with their teenager.
Suicide
A character sets himself on fire to make a political statement. His body is briefly shown in flames.
Cruelty
A woman is verbally abusive towards her daughter.
Offensive language
“C**t”, “f**k”, “b*tch”, “sl*t”, “pr*ck”, “sh*t”, "wh*re", “d*ck” and “assh*le” are frequently mentioned.
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