POWERS: Playstation Renews the Series for Season 2

Playstation has renewed POWERS for a second season.

“The reception to Powers has been incredible and we are thrilled to have successfully launched a platform for original content with the PlayStation gamer in mind,” said John Koller, Vice President of Platforms Marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America, in a statement. “We believe original content will continue to be a key pillar as we broaden the value proposition for PlayStation Plus, and we’re excited for what’s to come with season two of Powers.”

“We are to grateful to the PlayStation nation and fans of Powers for supporting us and making the second season a reality,” said POWERS co-creator and executive producer, Brian Michael Bendis.  “I speak for the entire cast & crew when I say that we are really excited about season two and the opportunity to tell the story of the biggest case in Powers history.”

“We are proud to continue our collaboration with the PlayStation team to bring premium original programming to PlayStation Network,” said Zack Van Amburg, President, Programming and Development, Sony Pictures Television.

POWERS will return in 2016.

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