It looks like the Struckers have a major problem in The Gifted Season 2. Reed Strucker is set to discover his own mutant powers and it could get pretty destructive.
The first season of the Fox series already established that Reed had the X-gene that was suppressed by his own father. Although the revelation was not explored further, actor Stephen Moyer has admitted to TV Guide that Reed's own curiosity will awaken his powers.
"I look back at my past, and I look at my father's notes, and I basically try to see who I could have been before, and that's how maybe things start to happen," Moyer shared.
Reed's abilities could be an awesome addition to the second season. After all, Reed's children Lauren and Andy have already proven to be powerful mutants. There is little doubt that their father could be just as powerful or even stronger than his offsprings. But then again, showrunner Matt Nix has pointed out the discovery could be deadly.
"Reed's had powers suppressed for 30-something years so when they come along, it's a rough ride. It's a very, very rough ride. It's not like he's suddenly a superhero. And one of the things we think about a lot is how are these powers hooked into someone's emotional life, and Reed's a pretty repressed guy. So powers showing up for Reed is not good news. It's very, very bad news."
Although Moyer and Nix did not reveal Reed's mutant powers, there is a possibility that it could be a combination of Lauren and Andy's abilities. However, it could be something completely new that will surprise audiences later this year.
The Gifted Season 2 will premiere on Fox on September 25.
Related: The Gifted Season 2 Trailer Released at Comic-Con
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