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The Powerpuff Girls is an animated superhero cartoon developed by Craig McCracken. It centers on the lives of three young girls with superpowers—Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup—who reside in Townsville with their father, Professor Utonium. The girls assist in defending the city against threats and criminals.
The six-season, 78-episode series ran on Cartoon Network from 1998 to 2005. It gained popularity due to its blend of comedy and action. A trailer for the CW's shelved live-action Powerpuff Girls sitcom has suddenly appeared online.
The series, featuring Dove Cameron, Yana Perrault, and Chloe Bennet, depicted the girls as adult women dealing with their history. The teaser was criticized for its dark humor and mismatched tone, prompting the show's termination in 2023.
More about CW's canceled Powerpuff Girls trailer
Recently, a teaser for the CW's cancelled live-action Powerpuff Girls series surfaced online and garnered a lot of interest. Dove Cameron played Bubbles, Yana Perrault played Buttercup, and Chloe Bennet played Blossom in the series, which was first revealed in 2020.
Even though a pilot was filmed, the program was eventually canceled because of CW leadership changes and what many saw as a mismatched idea. Scenes from the abandoned pilot are featured in the three-minute teaser that was created from the leaked film, which also offers an indication of the show's future direction.
The live-action series attempted to show the Powerpuff Girls as mature women dealing with the fallout from their crime-fighting careers. Bubbles struggles with drinking, Buttercup rejects her signature green outfit, and Blossom appears anxious. The narrative revolves around the trio's strained relationships with one another and Townsville, which finally lead to their reunion when a new adversary threatens their hometown.
However, both reviewers and fans have largely had unfavorable things to say about the trailer. The show's dark humor and mature topics have been criticized by viewers as feeling inappropriate for the adored characters. Specifically, a scene in which Bubbles mentions the "gathering of the Juggalos" has drawn a lot of criticism for being strange and out of keeping with the franchise's original tone.
Greg Berlanti produced the project, which Diablo Cody and Heather Regnier conceived. Following Nexstar's purchase of the network, the CW opted to scrap the show in 2023 after receiving a poor reception to the pilot.
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Finally, the leaked teaser serves as a reminder of the show's problems in adapting the Powerpuff Girls to a live-action format, and why it did not air.
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