[s3e17] Powerless -

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.

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 [S3E17] Powerless

The episode kicks off with classic 9-1-1 flair—a city-wide blackout caused by a stolen tree-trimming truck hitting power lines. The sequence is terrifying