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The sequence is terrifying. Because of the blackout, the 118 and Maddie are forced to listen to her radio as she is pummeled, unable to reach her in time. [S3E17] Powerless
The blackout serves as a brilliant thematic and physical backdrop, ratcheting up the tension as the city descends into literal and figurative darkness. The Heart of the Episode: Athena’s Fight For more detailed breakdowns of the episode's tropes