In an episode of “The Power,” Prime Video’s series adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s acclaimed speculative novel, Roxy (Ria Zmitrowicz) tries to walk into a nightclub without flashing the ID that woul…
’s series adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s acclaimed speculative novel, Roxy tries to walk into a nightclub without flashing the ID that would reveal she’s underage. The swole sentinel manning the door tries to turn her away until Roxy creates a tiny lightning bolt between her thumb and index finger. The bouncer immediately backs down, now aware of the mortal threat Roxy poses, but she isn’t finished toying with him.
Fans of the book will be relieved to find the text mostly intact, save for some minor cosmetic changes. Alderman, who developed the series alongside Raelle Tucker and Sarah Quintrell, sheared off the more literary elements of the novel, which is semi-epistolary and peppered with footnotes. But the majority of story beats survive the transition, along with most of the core characters —of which there are quite a few.
The first episode introduces the distant and disparate characters all at once, flitting from one storyline to another without the grace of the novel’s limited-perspective chapters. It’s a bit of a headache tracking all the characters’ journeys, especially since the series expands the ensemble beyond the essential characters. That’s especially the case with Margot, who gets a husband, Rob , and whose teenage daughter Jos gets a beefed-up role.
“The Power” fares better when it focuses attention on the young girls suddenly imbued with superpowers. Granted, the awakening scenes quickly become repetitive, since the power is essentially the same in each girl. Each girl wields the power a bit differently though, as they realize their electricity offers both a chance to cut and a chance to cure. Allie’s arc is the most interesting as she wields her power to elevate herself to a folk hero, and eventually to a prophet.
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