A dangerous new pill grants temporary superpowers, igniting a gritty, high-octane hunt through New Orleans.
Pulpy and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and strong violence.
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An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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