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The Platoon of Power Squadron

The Platoon of Power Squadron

2009•6h 58m•6.0/10
ComedyDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

Ratings

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6.0/10(1)

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.

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Production

Harmony Joyride Productions, Pineapple Boy Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 1, 2009

Last Aired

March 16, 2017

Networks

YouTube

Created By

Jake Jarvi

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Last Slice
Air date: 2009-10-01
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.
E2
Jobs
Air date: 2009-12-01
As four twenty-somethings try to earn a living in an unstable economy, they must also decide what to do with their super powers.
E3
Transition
Air date: 2010-06-01
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.
E4
Identity
Air date: 2010-12-26
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.
E5
Fate
Air date: 2011-08-01
Some people are meant for something bigger.
E6
Barrier
Air date: 2012-09-12
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.
E7
Catalyst
Air date: 2013-07-21
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.
E8
Fight
Air date: 2014-06-22
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.
E9
Origins
Air date: 2015-09-13
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.
E10
The First Slice
Air date: 2017-03-16
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

Jake Jarvi

Jake Jarvi

Jonas / Professor Synapse

Craig Benzine

Craig Benzine

Donald / Mr. Dr. Electricon / Mister Doctor Electricon

Eliza Toser

Virginia / Princess of the 4th Dimension

Carlyn Janus

Sebastian / Madam Generator

Derrick Stout

Damon / Possessed Damon

Scott Hall

Carl / Mugger 1

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