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[torre_avenue]

So, remember that show "Powerless" NBC had with a bunch of funny actors not really delivering the funny?

Well, things have changed a bit for it. EW says: "The network previously stated Powerless will focus on “the exceedingly average employees at an insurance company and their quest to find their own power.”" Basically, DC's "Damage Control."

The trailer which has curiously disappeared from NBC's official channels focused heavily on that part. Now, a new plot summary reveals that:

In a world where humanity must cope with the collateral damage of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, Emily Locke (Vanessa Hudgens) begins her first day as Director of Research & Development for Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises that specializes in products that make defenseless bystanders feel a little safer. Full of confidence and big ideas, Emily quickly learns that her expectations far exceed those of her new boss (Alan Tudyk) and officemates, so it will be up to her to lead the team toward their full potential and the realization that you don’t need superpowers to be a hero.

It's changed completely. This also explains why its creator left the series months ago. It's scheduled to debut on February 8th, and I'm hoping this radical revamp means the show gets better, considering I remember reading a couple of mixed receptions to its pilot when it aired at Comic-Con.

 

[BronsonLee]

We're going to get a lot of tech shenanagins aren't we

 

[Penguin]

Curious

Where's the new synopsis from?

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

Nice.
Lets hope its a good change, becsuse the original concept was bad.

 

[El Topo]

"Oh, sorry, you're too late. You missed Bruce Wayne by a split second."

 

[torre_avenue]

Curious

Where's the new synopsis from?

Found the news via EW, but the offical site has it too, with the old trailer completely scrubbed.

 

[Frozenprince]

"Oh, sorry, you're too late. You missed Bruce Wayne by a split second."

Ugh it's gonna be so bad. And they can't do any even marginal Batman villains because they might need them for the movie so they are stuck with shit below even Calendar Man.

 

[vatstep]

Didn't you get the memo?

 

[Firemind]

 

[Slayven]

This is going to be bad isn't it?

 

[Shadynasty]

So will this be like The Office type comedy, but at Wayne Enterprises and I'm assuming superhero cameos?

 

[Batjag]

Batman makes everything better.

 

[Slayven]

So will this be like The Office type comedy, but at Wayne Enterprises and I'm assuming superhero cameos?

Big cameos like Crimson Fox, Bloodwynd, and Brainwave Jr.

 

[Pau]

Will watch if they make mention of the Wayne kids.

 

[Sesha]

Well, that's... huh. Interesting change of direction.

Since it's focused around security at Wayne Enterprises, I guess that means Lock-Up could appear.

 

[Slayven]

Will watch if they make mention of the Wayne kids.

I am still waiting for Gotham to have Misfit.

 

[torre_avenue]

So will this be like The Office type comedy, but at Wayne Enterprises and I'm assuming superhero cameos?

Yup and yup.

I'm curious as to whether they're going to treat this as canon or not.

We've seen Supergirl introduce Superman, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that we get a Bruce Wayne e.g. handsome white male with chiseled jaw line. Considering the fact they work in the tech division too, we could see Lucius Fox as a recurring role, maybe a cameo by Tim Drake or Barbara Gordon depending on the timeline.

They could use so much of the underutilized bits of Bat-canon, it could be really cool.

 

[whatsinaname]

So will this be like The Office type comedy, but at Wayne Enterprises and I'm assuming superhero cameos?

The most I am expecting is Agent of Shield "Isn't Thor hot" type of shitty name-drops.

 

[Pie and Beans]

The creatively bankrupt 'ADD BATMAN' approach.

 

[Pau]

I am still waiting for Gotham to have Misfit.

why

Yup and yup.

I'm curious as to whether they're going to treat this as canon or not.

We've seen Supergirl introduce Superman, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that we get a Bruce Wayne e.g. handsome white male with chiseled jaw line. Considering the fact they work in the tech division too, we could see Lucius Fox as a recurring role, maybe a cameo by Tim Drake or Barbara Gordon depending on the timeline.

They could use so much of the underutilized bits of Bat-canon, it could be really cool.

I would cry if I saw a cameo of Dick, Tim, or Cass. (I'm assuming it takes place after Jason dies.)

Look DC I am so easy to please just do this and I will buy everything.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

That actually sounds 100% better.

 

[Father_Brain]

Did they even announce a new showrunner? Guess this means they scrapped the original pilot, too.

 

[torre_avenue]

Did they even announce a new showrunner? Guess this means they scrapped the original pilot, too.

I don't see any news article saying they did. That just makes the situation weirder then, because who is in charge now?

 

[Slayven]

why


I would cry if I saw a cameo of Dick, Tim, or Cass. (I'm assuming it takes place after Jason dies.)

Look DC I am so easy to please just do this and I will buy everything.

Cause someone has to care about Misfit

 

[Skux]

Yikes, that trailer is terrible.

 

[Shadynasty]

Yup and yup.

I'm curious as to whether they're going to treat this as canon or not.

We've seen Supergirl introduce Superman, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that we get a Bruce Wayne e.g. handsome white male with chiseled jaw line. Considering the fact they work in the tech division too, we could see Lucius Fox as a recurring role, maybe a cameo by Tim Drake or Barbara Gordon depending on the timeline.

They could use so much of the underutilized bits of Bat-canon, it could be really cool.

With this it could be more The IT Crowd at Wayne Enterprises. Truth is if it's funny I'll watch it.

 

[Wag]

So another Batman show without Batman?

All the good Batman characters are locked up with Gotham. How can they have a show set at Wayne Industries without characters like Lucius Fox showing up?

 

[PHOENIXZERO]

Hopefully it is in fact better than that original trailer, wonder how much reshooting they had to do with the pilot, assuming they didn't just scrap it.

 

[Stumpokapow]

Comic / superhero TV shows are so creatively bankrupt it's not funny so it's absolutely no surprise they discarded the whole premise but kept the show with extra shoe-horned product tie-in. Embarrassing.

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

I can't wait for season 1 big bad Killer Moth.

 

[Korey]

Wait, why do they want to make a sitcom based in the DC universe?

 

[Ross61]

Wait, why do they want to make a sitcom based in the DC universe?

Why wouldn't they?

 

[Shadynasty]

Wait, why do they want to make a sitcom based in the DC universe?

There's a show called Son of Zorn and you ask this?

 

[Slashlen]

If they want a comedy, they should just make it about the production crew of the next DC blockbuster.

 

[tribal24]

ugh no thank you. Always trying to batman related stuff when it doesn't need it.

 

[Penguin]

I mean most likely it will

But you know this doesn't mean it takes place in Gotham with all of the Bat-lore?

Could just be a name to cement it in the DC universe... somewhere

 

[DumbNameD]

so Better Off Ted ...Kord?

 

[Zabka]

CW's Friday night show for Fall 2017

 

[J_Viper]

Canceled in three weeks

 

[The Lone Courier]

I hope in the second season they do a crossover with the adventures of the Daily Planet human resources department.

 

[4 is a cutie]

ordinary employees in superpower world...

....working at Wayne Corp

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

This will be the show DC allows Nightwing in, won't it.


Fuck.

Ugh it's gonna be so bad. And they can't do any even marginal Batman villains because they might need them for the movie so they are stuck with shit below even Calendar Man.

Hasn't stopped Gotham and Arrow from using any Batman villain of remote interest.

Will watch if they make mention of the Wayne kids.

Cass mention and they have a permanent fan, no matter how bad it might be or get,

 

[Glass Rebel]

Huh.

This looked terrible in its first incarnation which is a real shame because I like the idea and I love Alan Tudyk. That they're tying this to Batman makes my confidence drop even further.

 

[B.K.]

So it's Better Off Ted with superheroes?

 

[Jonogunn]

Maybe they are scared it's too similar to damage control...


I guess the focus groups all hated it to make such a drastic change

 

[torre_avenue]

So it's Better Off Ted with superheroes?

...yeah. Ideally so.

Pretty much. It's set in a subsidiary of Wayne Corp, not in Gotham, so no need for a Bruce Wayne to constantly show up but a guest appearance can consistently be in the cards.

 

[WedgeX]

so Better Off Ted ...Kord?

If this could become DC's very own Better Off Ted then I will watch the ever living fuck out of this.

 

[mreddie]

Everything is Batman.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

Should be LexCorp instead

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Was that D-F rate hero they had supposed to be an employee of the insurance company
or was that going to be a 1-off episode thing.