The Platoon of Power Squadron (2009)
Synopsis
In a world where supernatural abilities are limited to comic books and the silver screen, four blue collar twenty-somethings are the only people with actual superpowers. A look at what it would really be like to have superpowers. No wacky super villains, no body armor, no campy fluorescent costumes or holy-anythings something-mans. Just four people trying to realize their full potential. It's hard enough making a living in your 20's, try and make a legacy.
Creator
Jake Jarvi
Network
YouTube
Episodes
The Last Slice
In a world where superpowers are limited to comic books and the silver screen, four blue collar twenty-somethings are the only people with actual powers. A look at what it would really be like to have superpowers.
Jobs
As four twenty-somethings try to earn a living in an unstable economy, they must also decide what to do with their super powers.
Transition
The Squadron must face the realities of what it is to actually have super powers. Donald hopes to embrace his destiny by training to control his abilities. Virginia realizes that being supernatural in the natural world has more dangerous implications than she ever imagined. Change is never easy.
Identity
The 4th episode of a web-serial with 27,000 subscribers and consistent viewership of over 50,000 views for each episode. Episode 4--Do you really need a secret identity if you can't find crime to fight? Can you actually choose how people see you? What if the most proactive part of you broke free and didn't want anything to do with you anymore? Trying to live up to your potential during your twenties is hard...having super powers just makes it harder.
Fate
Some people are meant for something bigger.
Barrier
The sixth episode of a web series about 20-somethings with super powers, The Platoon of Power Squadron is a realistic look at what it means for working class people to try and harness supernatural abilities. Episode 6 was made for $15,000 crowd-funded from a subscribership of 35,000.
Catalyst
The seventh episode of a web series about 20-somethings with super powers, The Platoon of Power Squadron is a realistic look at what it means for working class people to try and harness supernatural abilities. No campy outfits or holy-anythings something-mans. Episode 7 was made for $10,000 crowd-funded our 35,000 subscribers.
Fight
The eighth episode of a web series about 20-somethings with super powers, The Platoon of Power Squadron is a realistic look at what it means for working class people to try and harness supernatural abilities. No campy outfits or holy-anythings something-mans. Episode 8 was made for $15,000 crowd-funded our 38,000 subscribers.
Origins
The Squadron has to decide what to do about the group of men who appear to be targeting them. It would be a lot easier if they weren't distracted by a visitor who can finally shed some light on where they all got their powers.
The First Slice
It's time for the PoPS core to face off against the evil cloud snake and the few surviving members of the Damon team. Even more terrifying, though, if they survive, what do they do with their lives?
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The Platoon of Power Squadron
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Production
Harmony Joyride Productions, Pineapple Boy Productions
