“Power Book II: Ghost” will officially end with Season 4, but the larger “Power” universe is far from over.
“Book II: Ghost” will debut the first part of its final season on June 7, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of the series. The second part will premiere on Sept. 6. Both premieres will be available on the Starz app at midnight and on Starz in the United States and Canada at specific times. View a teaser for the initial release above.
This news follows Starz's order for a fourth “Power” spin-off series, titled “Origins,” on Wednesday, which will delve into the backstories of beloved characters Ghost and Tommy. Despite the end of this specific series, Starz remains dedicated to expanding the “Power” universe, as confirmed by an insider familiar with the situation to TheWrap.
Additionally, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is currently in production for its fourth season, and “Power Book IV: Force” has started production on Season 3.
Kathryn Busby, president of programming for Starz, stated in a press release, “This explosive season of ‘Ghost’ is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise — fans will not be disappointed. While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the ‘Power’ universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon.”
“Power Book II: Ghost” is the inaugural series in the expanded “Power” universe. Season 4 features Michael Rainey Jr as Tariq St. Patrick, Mary J. Blige as Monet Tejada, Cliff “Method Man” Smith as Davis MacLean, Gianni Paolo as Brayden Weston, Woody McClain as Cane Tejada, Lovell Adams-Gray as Dru Tejada, LaToya Tonodeo as Diana Tejada, Alix Lapri as Effie Morales, Larenz Tate as Rashad Tate, Caroline Chikezie as Noma, Lightskinkeisha as Brushaundria Carmichael, and Michael Ealy as Detective Don Carter.
Courtney A. Kemp, the creator and showrunner of the original “Power” series, serves as executive producer with Brett Mahoney (“Empire,” “The Following”) showrunning and serving as the EP. “Power Book II: Ghost” is produced by Kemp’s production company, End of Episode, with additional executive producers including Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television and Mark Canton through Canton Entertainment. Lionsgate Television produces the series for Starz.