Summary
Although the originalPoweraired its finale in 2020, I’m excited to return to the crime drama’s world from yet another angle in an upcoming Ghost and Tommy prequel — and anotherPower"Book" show reaffirms my optimistic outlook. Created and produced by Courtney A. Kemp, in collaboration with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson,Powerlanded on Starz back in 2014 and, ultimately, ran for six successful seasons. WhilePower’s cast of charactersexpanded as the series continued,the show mainly focused on James St. Patrick(Omari Hardwick), a ruthless dealer who goes by the alias Ghost.
Forced to navigate ever-shifting alliances and the police’s ongoing investigations, James also doesn’t have the strongest relationship with his wife, Tasha (Naturi Naughton), or his kids — Tariq, Raina, and Yasmine. However,Ghost has other compelling relationships outside his family. Even in the wake ofPower’s shocking endingin its series finale, I still thinkTommy Egan (Joseph Sikora), Ghost’s criminal partner and best friend, is one of the show’s best characters. That fact alone makes me excited about a Ghost and Tommy spinoff, but it’s anotherPowershow that has given me renewed faith in the franchise.
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Power’s Spinoffs Have Been Hugely Successful
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel to the crime drama series and explores the life of Kanan before his entrance into the drug dealing world. As the young Kanan begins to make a name for himself, he discovers playing the game means stepping in the path of competitors and corrupt detectives who seek to destabilize the lives of his community.
Watchingall thePowerandPower Bookspinoffsis a tall order, but it’s a must for any fan of the franchise who’s looking for a complete view of the series' characters. In particular,Power Book III: Raising Kanan— a prequel to the parent series and the secondPowerspinoff green-lit by Starz — is a must-watch crime drama. Instead of centering on Ghost and the St. Patrick family,Raising Kanandelves into the early years of Kanan Star(later played by EP Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) as he tries to get into the drug-dealing game.
In building its own world,Raising Kananis able to stand on its own…
There’s a lot that works aboutRaising Kanan. For starters, the show is packed with powerhouse performances, and does a great job of conjuring its 1990s setting. The spinoff doesn’t just tell a good standalone story,it expands thePoweruniverse and deepens its core characters. It’s no wonder thatRaising Kananseason 4is already on the way. In building its own world,Raising Kananis able to stand on its own; being a spinoff or a prequel doesn’t define the show. For me, that’s a mark of greatness — and a wonderful sign for futurePowerspinoffs.
I’m Worried About Power Book IV: Force’s Ending After New Spinoff Announcement
The Power franchise just announced a new spinoff, and with Book IV: Force coming to an end, I have one major concern about the show’s conclusion.
The Power Prequel Can Focus Fully On The Franchise’s Main Characters
Having survived the original show’s sixth-season finale,Tommy already stars inPower Book IV: Force, but the character is set to crop up in yet another franchise outing. LikeRaising Kanan, the nextPowerspinoff will also be a prequel, thoughit will center on Ghost and Tommy, showing how the best friends metand got into the drug game. Not only is Ghost and Tommy’s relationship one of thePowerfranchise’s most compelling in my opinion, butPower Book V: Originswill fill in some of the last missing pages in James St. Patrick’s decade-long storyline.
Power
Power, released in 2014, follows a successful New York entrepreneur who covertly leads a drug empire catering to wealthy elites. As he seeks to leave the criminal world behind and protect his family, he navigates the precarious balance between his dual identities.
