If you loved
Project Power
Ariel Schulman · Film · 2020
If you loved Project Power, you likely crave stories where ordinary people confront dangerous, life-altering consequences born from clandestine scientific experiments.
Books on the same thread
Project Hail Mary
Andy Weir · Book · 2021
Explores: Amnesia, Planetary Survival, Xenobiology.
Much like the desperate scramble for survival in Project Power, this narrative forces a lone protagonist to navigate an impossible situation using limited resources and scientific ingenuity.
Unwind
Neal Shusterman · Book · 2009
Explores: Body Autonomy, Euthanasia, Bioethics.
You will find the same unsettling focus on bioethics and the commodification of human biology that drives the central conflict and dangerous pill trade in Project Power.
Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with Project Power: Moral Ambiguity.
The moral ambiguity and heavy burden placed on young people facing systemic threats in this story echo the dangerous positions the characters occupy within Project Power.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Explores: Identity Crisis, Parallel Universes, Regret.
The disorienting shift from a normal existence to a reality defined by scientific anomaly mirrors the sudden, volatile transformation experienced by the citizens featured in Project Power.
Series on the same thread
The Boys
Eric Kripke · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Project Power: Moral Ambiguity.
If the street-level grit and anti-hero dynamics of Project Power kept you watching, this deconstruction of power and corporate corruption offers a similarly cynical look at vigilantism.
Marvel's Daredevil
Drew Goddard · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Project Power: Moral Ambiguity.
The grounded, urban setting and the focus on individuals using their unique physical advantages to combat systemic crime perfectly match the gritty atmosphere of Project Power.
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with Project Power: Moral Ambiguity.
The partnership between a skilled operative and a strategist trying to prevent catastrophe in a sprawling city mirrors the investigative alliance at the heart of Project Power.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
Explores: Government Experiments, Telekinesis, Monsters.
The intersection of government conspiracy and extraordinary human abilities that defines Project Power is central here, as a small community battles the fallout of secret experiments.
Podcasts on the same thread
Pivot
New York Magazine · Podcast · 2026
Explores: corporate accountability, power dynamics, market trends.
This podcast explores the real-world implications of power and accountability, providing a thematic companion to the questions about systemic abuse raised by the events of Project Power.
The Left Right Game
QCODE · Podcast · 2020
The descent into a dangerous, supernatural mystery following a group of outsiders mirrors the way the characters in Project Power are pulled into a high-stakes, hidden world.
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Common questions
What is the core premise of Project Power?
Project Power follows an ex-soldier, a teenager, and a police officer as they work together in New Orleans. They are hunting for the origin of a mysterious and dangerous pill that provides users with temporary superpowers.
Is Project Power focused on the origins of the pill?
Yes, Project Power centers on the investigation into the source of the dangerous new pill. The plot tracks three individuals as they collide in New Orleans while attempting to uncover who is behind the distribution of these temporary power-granting substances.
Where does the story of Project Power take place?
The events of Project Power are set in New Orleans. This location serves as the backdrop where an ex-soldier, a teenager, and a cop unite to track down the source of the dangerous pill that grants temporary superpowers to its users.
Who are the main characters in Project Power?
Project Power features three primary characters: an ex-soldier, a teenager, and a police officer. These individuals cross paths in New Orleans while attempting to stop the spread of a dangerous pill that gives people temporary superpowers.