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The Platoon of Power Squadron

The Platoon of Power Squadron

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Overview

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.

Created by Jake Jarvi
Written by Jake Jarvi, Christopher Davis
Produced by Eliza Tozer, Tim Ferrin, Craig Benzine
NetworksYouTube

Top Cast

Jake Jarvi

Jake Jarvi

Jonas / Professor Synapse

Craig Benzine

Craig Benzine

Donald / Mr. Dr. Electricon / Mister Doctor Electricon

E

Eliza Toser

Virginia / Princess of the 4th Dimension

C

Carlyn Janus

Sebastian / Madam Generator

D

Derrick Stout

Damon / Possessed Damon

S

Scott Hall

Carl / Mugger 1

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About The Platoon of Power Squadron

The Platoon of Power Squadron is a comedy, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of superhero, youtube. Created by Jake Jarvi, it stars Jake Jarvi, Craig Benzine, Eliza Toser. 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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