The Powerpuff Girls (HBO MAX)

Set in an idyllic 1960s suburb hiding atomic-age secrets, The Powerpuff Girls reimagines the iconic trio as the result of a government-adjacent experiment gone right—and dangerously wrong. Professor Dr. Jonathan Utonium (Ty Burrell), a brilliant but socially awkward scientist, dreams of creating the “perfect child” in a world obsessed with perfection. But when a mysterious compound known only as Chemical X is accidentally introduced into his experiment, three superpowered girls are born: Blossom (Clara Stack), the poised strategist burdened by expectation; Bubbles (Nell Fisher), the bright and empathetic optimist who sees what others ignore; and Buttercup (Txunamy Ortiz), the defiant fighter pushing back against a world determined to define her. By day, they navigate school, strict social norms, and the polished illusion of small-town life. By night, they defend Townsville from threats that feel ripped straight from Cold War nightmares—mutated experiments, shadowy government forces, and a growing evil tied to Utonium’s past. As tensions rise, the girls begin to question why they were created—and whether they were meant to protect the world… or become weapons in it. In a world of smiling faces and buried secrets, perfection comes at a price—and these girls are about to break it.

Story added by thejacobtremblayfan on May 5, 2026