Ep 1. Strangers

Max Steel, a superhero television series, follows the story of a teenager named Maxwell McGrath, who moves with his mother to the small town of Copper Canyon. In the first season's opening episode, "Strangers," Max discovers his unusual abilities to generate Turbo Energy, which he inherited from his late father, Jim McGrath.

Max and his mother, Molly McGrath, have just moved to their new home in Copper Canyon. Upon arriving, Max meets his new neighbor, Sydney Gardner, with whom he quickly bonds over their shared love for science. Meanwhile, in the city, a sinkhole causes a power outage, which results in an accident at the THI laboratory. Inside the lab, a group of scientists, led by Dr. Miles Dredd, is investigating an unknown energy source that resulted from the sinkhole.

But when Max's Turbo Energy awakens, he and Sydney accidentally find themselves in the lab, encountering Dredd and his sinister plans. Max's instincts kick in, and he turns his Turbo Energy into a powerful suit, enabling him to fight and escape from Dredd's grasp.

Max's newfound abilities are only the beginning of his troubles, however. Dredd has his eyes set on capturing Max and harnessing his Turbo Energy. Meanwhile, Max's mother starts working for a mysterious benefactor, who may have his own dangerous agenda. With Sydney as his ally, Max must learn to control his powers and uncover the truth about his father's past while confronting the threats that await him.

"Strangers" sets the stage for the adventures of Max Steel, introducing the main characters, their relationships, and the overarching conflicts that will drive the plot. As Max comes to terms with his abilities, he will learn to trust his instincts and use his powers for the greater good. The show's mix of science fiction, action, and drama appeals to audiences of all ages, making it a must-see series for fans of superhero stories.