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Another one of my threads asking to list TV things, except this is more specific. Name or make a list of the most powerful TV characters you can think of. Only requirement of this thread is to try and avoid listing any animated characters because most of us can name a Japanese anime or cartoon or two with some really powerful characters. More curious about the live action ones. Especially with so much streaming servives out there like Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, HBO Max, etc. That’s not even listing any of the free streaming sites that mostly acquire existing shows and movies, but there can be a interesting foreign entry out there. We're also counting TV movies and miniseries since many things are also made exclusively for some streaming network too.

One thing I know about live action, is that while it's hard, but not impossible to have a powerful character on a low budget show or TV movie. For example a ghost character is pretty cheap to make, but yet next to impossible to beat for most characters.

OK, I'll start!

Sylar from Heroes

He's basically a version of the Super-Adaptoid, can take and mimic the abilities of others. He already has a very strong power set like telekinesis, precognition, regenerative healing factor, shapeshifting, flight, invisibility and a number of energy emission type powers (heat/fire, ice, electricity, radiation, disintegration). Due to his innate power he can also keep adding to his power list.

Hive from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Maybe not the strongest of TV characters but he was pretty hard to beat until he got blown up in a jet plane explosion. It's Inhuman physiology made it stronger, more durable and increased stamina compared to humans and being composed of a mass of parasites made it difficult to damage. The parasites were also used as a close range weapon with deadly results. When it reanimates a dead body it also absorbs the ability that that individual had, keeping it even after switching bodies. Seeing as how it had an untold number of hosts you can imagine that it is pretty good in a lot of stuff. When you factor in it's ability to mind control Inhumans so as to form a super powered army it increases the overall power of the character.

Q from Star Wars

Basically god level cosmic power. Unlimited control of space, time and matter. Invulnerable and nigh-omnipotent.

I'll try to think of a few more. This is fun!

Thanks for responding man! I'll add some of my own later on too.

Alright I’ll start with some small scale characters. Yes I know the title of the thread is most powerful, and technically they have tons of powers, so in a way they do fit the description.

The cast of Raising Dion
Admittedly this is one Netflix series I haven't watched yet, but seeing their power listings, holy cow did the creator just give these characters whatever came to mind. Here's the main character Dion's powers. Basically he has Ion manipulation (nice play on D-ion's name there creators) that essentially allows him to create any powers he wants.
https://raisingdion.fandom.com/wiki/Dion_Warren#Powers_and_Abilities

Here's videos of his powers in play
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-LNdabTSOo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLD4HEsopMA

Wheel of Time one power users
The one power in this show allow the mages to basically manipulate anything. So yes it's basically another I can do anything type power. This person's reaction when Rosamund Pike's character Morraine comes to the rescue is priceless because of his constant "what are her powers?" commentary.
https://youtu.be/80NJhvlXx4g?si=D14rQnZ5Hg-N-kWZ&t=525
(start watching around 8:45 min)

Ava Silva from Warrior Nun
A normal girl who died then had a magical halo inserted in her back, giving her a whole bucket list of powers like energy blasts, super strength, levitation/flight and even running on water. Then the creators just gave her a whole bunch of powers as listed on her wikia.
https://warriornun.fandom.com/wiki/Ava_Silva#Powers_and_abilities

And unlike the previous characters mentioned, she's nigh impossible to kill if you aren't using her one weakness. As her defenses including being durable enough withstand being rammed into a building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VXzNRfFxVQ (first 60 seconds)

or falling off mountains without any issues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tavQBPoUawU

And if for some reason her durability isn't enough for her, she can also phase through objects and heal from serious injuries. While here's more demonstrations of her powers from season 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPOnzcEbHe4&t=

Elora Danen
At least this one has an explanation. Basically Elora is the Willow's world version of Neo who's the all powerful saviour. The series did a twist by revealing Queen Sorsha made her think she was just a regular human, therefore never knew of her powers. She eventually taps into her magic and throughout the episodes, is basically learning several new tricks each episode. If the series actually lasted for all 3 seasons, I'm legit curious how powerful she would've been by the end of the 3 season run.