Netflix Developing Adult Animated Powers Series

Netflix is developing an adult animated series adaptation of the comic book series Powers, created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming and currently published by Dark Horse Comics. The project revives the property nearly a decade after its previous television attempt was canceled, positioning it within the growing market for mature superhero content on streaming platforms.

The series centers on Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, two Chicago homicide detectives who investigate crimes involving individuals with superhuman abilities. Blending elements of superhero stories, crime noir, and police procedurals, Powers explores the gritty underbelly of a world where superheroes exist, focusing on cases that range from the murder of a celebrity hero to broader mysteries tied to powered individuals.

Bendis and Oeming are directly involved in the adaptation. Bendis is writing the pilot episode, while Oeming is contributing to the visual design. Executive producers Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue from Dark Horse Entertainment are overseeing production. No casting, episode count, or release date has been announced, though the project is described as being in active development.