Among the many superhero shows that appeared in the early 2010s, *Alphas* managed to establish itself as something special and worthwhile. Rather than relying on typical costumes and spectacle, the show adopted a more realistic, almost procedural style, posing an interesting question: could superhuman abilities simply be advanced, but imperfect, functions of the human brain? For two seasons, it developed a compelling…

It’s frustrating because there are numerous instances of this kind of story already. While programs like Poltergeist Legacy successfully explored similar territory and achieved a level of entertainment and ingenuity comparable to Kolchak, Alphas doesn't bring anything fresh to the idea. Many other shows have at least attempted to expand upon it in some way. It’s not necessarily unenjoyable, but it simply doesn…