Watch The Trailer: ‘Power & Influence’ The AI Deepfake Drama

Metropolitan agency faces chaos when AI-generated deepfakes expose internal power struggles and put the company at risk.
The ensemble cast includes CEO Nia, co-founder Chris, creative director Ray, COO Amenia, AI specialist Zuri, mogul Dominic, and AI assistant Diamond.
Urban One’s next project, Foul Play, is a revenge thriller about women’s basketball directed by former WNBA star Ty Young.

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Power, secrets, and betrayal clash in Power & Influence, a brand-new microseries that will have you seated for the scandal. Step inside the world of Metropolitan, an Atlanta agency in crisis as deepfakes, leaked footage, and shifting loyalties test every relationship while the team scrambles to keep the company from sinking. This must-watch microseries will premiere exclusively on TikTok — so be sure to follow @BossipTok to catch all the drama.

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Nia Whitmore, CEO aka “The Boss”

As artificial intelligence seeps into our personal and professional lives, each episode will have you questioning what’s real and what’s fake in the age of AI. Presented by Urban One, this microseries follows Atlanta’s most ambitious players as the high-profile agency is forced to deal with salacious headlines and internal tension.

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Chris, co-founder aka “The Backbone”

Meet the team at Metropolitan: Nia Whitmore, the powerhouse CEO; Chris, the co-founder; Ray, the creative director; Amenia, the COO; Zuri, the AI specialist; and Dominic, the mogul. Then there’s Diamond, the all-knowing AI assistant who always seems to know more than she should.

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Ray, creative director aka “The Eye”

From the very first episode, the agency finds itself in chaos as an AI-generated deepfake puts Metropolitan’s power struggles on full display. Zuri has been brought in to pitch her creative strategy to corporate leadership, but she has no idea what’s coming.

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Amenia, COO aka “The Fixer”

With every twist and turn, Power & Influence is the bite-sized binge you didn’t know you needed, the kind of show you’ll want to drop in the group chat and dissect scene by scene.

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Zuri, AI specialist aka “The Visionary”

Brace yourself for secret affairs, hidden pasts, and plenty of pearl-clutching scandals. Who is behind the deepfakes and what do they want? Will Zuri overcome the deepfake scandal and clear her name? Will Metropolitan survive this PR nightmare and rise from the ashes?

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Dominic, mogul aka “The Dealmaker”

The secrets are spilling. Consider this your invitation to the drama. Follow BOSSIP on TikTok and get ready for the exclusive premiere on October 19.

Craving More Microseries Drama?

Stay tuned for more bite-sized thrills. Up next from Urban One is Foul Play, a revenge thriller set in the world of women’s basketball. The microseries follows a military veteran and mother determined to get even with the coach, referee, and player who plotted to injure her point-guard daughter. Directed by former WNBA star Ty Young in her directorial debut, Foul Play is coming soon to @BossipTok. Follow BOSSIP on TikTok to make sure you don’t miss the premiere.