Comic Book TV Show Fall 2016 Power Rankings: Week 9
The fall television is underway, and our TV Power Rankings is back for Week 9.The TV Power [...]
1) Inhumans
Previous Week's Ranking: N/A
This was certainly an unexpected development. Marvel Studios announced a new Inhumans television series starring the Inhuman Royal Family. Although Black Bolt and his family were originally destined for the big screen, Marvel's TV arm will instead head up the project for an ongoing television series.
Details are still scarce, but here's what we know. Inhumans will have an initial order of 8 episodes and will NOT be a spinoff of Agents of SHIELD. The first two episodes will also be screened in IMAX theaters over the summer to help build interest in the show.
We've added plenty of analysis and speculation about Marvel's newest project, including what it means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Agents of SHIELD.
2) Westworld
Last Week's Ranking #3 (up 1 spot)
Westworld had its first big twist last week, and it was deadly for one member of the park's staff. The show revealed that Bernard, the loyal head of programming, was actually a secret host under the control of Ford. After discovering Ford's secret workshop, Theresa learned the truth when she found Bernard's schematics, even though Bernard couldn't see them due to a quirk in his programming. When Ford arrived, he ordered Bernard to murder Theresa without a hint of remorse.
While we still have three episodes left this season, HBO confirmed that Westworld will return for a second season...although maybe not until 2018.
3) The Walking Dead
Last Week's Ranking: #3 (down 1 spot)
In last night's episode, we see just how broken Rick is thanks to Negan. The once proud leader of Alexandria is a mess, desperately trying to appease Negan to keep the rest of his friends alive. Although Alexandria agrees to hand over its guns and mattresses to the Saviors, not everyone has given up home. Rosita, Gabriel, and Carl all have plenty of fight left and Daryl may have given Rick a clue as to where the Saviors are hiding.
Although Season 7 is wrapping production this week, there's still a ton of twists ahead and ComicBook.com will have all the Walking Dead news and analysis you can possibly handle.
4) The Flash
Last Week's Ranking: #8 (up four spots)
The Flash returned from its week long hiatus in a big way by introducing Savitar, the new speedster/big bad of the season. Savitar isn't like the Reverse-Flash or Zoom, as he seems more like a force of nature than an actual person. In other news, Star Wars and Heroes actor Greg Grunberg will have a recurring role on The Flash this season as a new police detective struggling with the city's metahumans.
5) Supergirl
Last Week's Ranking: #5 (no change)
Supergirl continues to be different than other superhero shows on television, as its second season seems to be more about characters growing and changing than dealing with external threats. Sure, the Parasite appeared to try to eat Supergirl and Martian Manhunter, but the bigger story was how Jimmy, Alex, and Mon-El each took a big step forward with their own relationships.
Next week will pit Supergirl against Cadmus and a new Cyborg Superman, and in two weeks Supergirl will help launch the four show "Invasion" crossover.
6) Arrow
Last Week's Ranking: #7 (up one spot)
Say it ain't so, Artemis! In the final scene of last week's episode, the teen archer revealed she was in league with Prometheus, the throwing star killer with a grudge against Green Arrow. Meanwhile, a new vigilante (appropriately named Vigilante) hit the scene and doesn't seem to be fond of either Team Arrow or criminals. There's a ton of moving parts this year, but Arrow is on pace for its best season in years.
7) Gotham
Last Week's Ranking: #6 (down 1 spot)
Barnes's story seemed to come to an end this week, as Gordon confronted his boss about his recent string of murders. Barnes was under the effects of Alice's tainted blood, but it was clear he was past the point of no return as he was totally under the control of the voices in his head. Although Barnes tries to murder Gordon to cover up his tracks, Harvey and Lee managed to help Gordon bring down Barnes and send him to an asylum.
Next week will push Nygma's storyline forward, as he hunts down Butch who he blames for the death of his girlfriend.
8) Legends of Tomorrow
Last Week's Ranking: #4 (down 4 spots)
Legends of Tomorrow had a fun filler episode this week featuring the return of Jonah Hex. While it's fun to see the new team bonding and Sarah taking charge, there's still so many questions about the JSA, the Legion of Doom, and Rip Hunter that still need answered. We won't get those answers next week (due to Thanksgiving) or the week after thanks to the upcoming Invasion crossover.
9) Agents of SHIELD
Last Week's Ranking: #9 (no change)
Agents of SHIELD is still on hiatus this week, so it's not moving from the bottom of our rankings. It also had a pretty quiet week, as Marvel's TV time was dominated by their big Inhumans announcement.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Tuesday at 9PM on ABC
Honorable Mention and Polls
Missed the Cut: iZombie (CW), Outcast (AMC), Preacher (AMC), Dark Matter (SyFy), Riverdale (CW), Fear the Walking Dead (AMC), Iron Fist (Netflix), Lucifer (Fox)
[Note: Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and other shows that don't have an upcoming "premiere date" have been left off the rankings unless there's some sort of new news about the show, but will be added once a premiere date has been announced.]